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The Iron Works Patterned Hit & Miss Vent in Polished Lacquered is a decorative ventilation grille produced in the classic interlocking foliate pattern of Victorian ironwork, finished to a bright polished surface and sealed with a clear lacquer to preserve the sheen. The result is a grille that catches light and reads as a deliberate architectural detail rather than a utilitarian fitting — appropriate where the building’s ironwork is polished and the ventilation grille is expected to match.
The grille operates as a true hit and miss vent: a sliding plate on the reverse moves across the apertures to open or close airflow without removing the grille. The foliate face pattern — an interlocking arrangement of stylised leaf and stem forms characteristic of Victorian decorative ironwork — sits within a flat outer frame with integral fixing holes for face or flush mounting. Available in two sizes: 225mm × 82mm (single-course format) and 225mm × 150mm (double-course format). The polished lacquered finish is applied over the cast iron substrate and sealed to resist tarnishing.
This finish is best suited to interiors and sheltered external locations where the decorative quality of the grille is the primary specification requirement — entrance halls, reception rooms, vestibules, and other spaces where Victorian polished ironwork is part of the architectural character. It is also appropriate for listed buildings and conservation area properties where existing polished metalwork grilles are being replaced in kind, and where a painted or antique finish would not replicate the original specification.
For listed building projects or conservation specifications, call 0333 987 4452.
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Yes. Cast iron rainwater goods are widely accepted by conservation officers and historic environment bodies as the appropriate material for listed buildings. Tuscan Foundry's hopper heads are manufactured in solid cast iron to BS 460 specification and are suitable for use on all listed building classes. A linseed oil paint finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for conservation projects.
Yes. Polished brass is a historically appropriate finish for period and listed buildings and is generally acceptable to conservation officers. If your project requires specific confirmation, we are happy to advise — call 0333 987 4452.
A hit and miss vent has a sliding plate on the reverse of the grille that can be moved to open or close the ventilation apertures. This allows airflow to be regulated without removing or replacing the grille. The vent can be fully open, partially open, or fully closed depending on ventilation requirements.
The School Board Airbrick suits Victorian and Edwardian institutional, civic, and residential buildings where the square-grid airbrick pattern was standard — including school buildings, civic halls, estate housing, terrace houses, and warehouses. It is also appropriate on listed buildings and conservation area properties as a like-for-like replacement for worn square-grid cast iron vents.
Yes. Cast iron rainwater goods are widely accepted by conservation officers and historic environment bodies as the appropriate material for listed buildings. Tuscan Foundry's hopper heads are manufactured in solid cast iron to BS 460 specification and are suitable for all listed building grades. A linseed oil paint finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for conservation projects.
A hit and miss vent has a sliding plate on the back of the grille that can be opened, partially restricted, or closed entirely without removing the vent from the wall. This allows airflow to be controlled from inside the building, making it suitable for underfloor void ventilation and through-wall ventilation where adjustable airflow is needed.
The Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick (F020802AFC) is available in 225mm × 75mm, 225mm × 150mm, and 225mm × 225mm — standard brick course heights. All sizes share a consistent depth for straightforward like-for-like replacement of original cast iron louvre airbricks.
Our cast iron hopper heads are available in a standard primed and black-painted finish, ready for on-site topcoats. Heritage colour finishes and factory-applied linseed oil paint are available on request. Linseed oil paint is a vapour-permeable, period-appropriate finish particularly well suited to listed buildings and conservation area properties.
Our cast iron airbricks are available in three standard sizes: 225mm × 75mm (single course), 225mm × 150mm (double course), and 225mm × 225mm (square format). These correspond to the standard airbrick positions used in Victorian and Edwardian brickwork. Each size is available across the School Board, Louvre, and Ornamental pattern ranges.
