Price range: £77.00 through £85.00 +VAT
Our collection of ornamental cast iron airbricks is meticulously crafted to facilitate optimal air circulation within architectural spaces, enhancing the breathability of structures and safeguarding against the accumulation of moisture and the resultant degradation of construction materials. Precisely engineered to integrate seamlessly with both internal and external facets of a building, these airbricks serve as a critical component in maintaining the structural integrity and environmental comfort of heritage and contemporary designs alike.
Embodying a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, these ventilation solutions are ideally suited for restoration endeavours to align historical properties with modern building standards without compromising architectural integrity or visual character.
Available Dimensions and Specifications:
9″ x 3″ (225mm x 75mm):** Provides a free flow ventilation area of 4,000 square mm and weighs 2.8kg, ideal for moderate airflow requirements.
9″ x 6″ (225mm x 150mm):** Provides a free-flow ventilation area of 8,400 square mm and weighs 4.1kg, suitable for more substantial airflow needs.
9″ x 9″ (225mm x 225mm):** Provides a free flow ventilation area of 12,900 square mm and weight of 5.8 kg is designed for extensive airflow demands.
Each ornamental cast iron airbrick features a uniform depth of 75mm, ensuring consistent integration across various architectural applications. Our offerings are crafted to fulfil the functional prerequisites of ventilation and contribute to the aesthetic enrichment of your architectural projects.
We do offer a range of Ogee patterned gutters in both straight and radius profiles. The straight profiles are much more common and as such cost less.
Our brackets are more commonly used on cast iron rainwater systems. Unlike plastic, cast iron is heavy and the weight keeps the gutter in position. As such our brackets do not normally have retaining clips which could lead to plastic or lightweight gutters blowing out of the bracket. The profile of your gutter should match that of our bracket but without the weight to keep it in place you may well encounter problems in bad weather.
The standards for our cast iron gutters and pipes have remained remarkably constant for many years. The physical properties of cast iron are sustained throughout its lifetime thus maintaining its effectiveness. Coupled with is durability and proper maintenance, we would expect our traditional cast iron rainwater products to last for over 50 years under normal conditions.
Cast iron radiators cost no more to run than modern steel or aluminium radiators. Cast iron is a very efficient material at emitting heat, thus you have items like le creuset cast iron pans. Cast iron holds it’s heat extremly well, which means that the radiators stay warm for longer.
We manufacture a wide variety of brackets for many different cast iron gutter and pipe profiles. More common types are the rise and fall, top fix and side fix rafter and the holderbat or pipe clip.
We can also offer traditional drive brackets, repair brackets and fascia brackets in both steel and cast iron.
It is always advisable to replace like with like because quite often the brackets form and important part of the buildings architecture. Occasionally buildings have special decorative brackets and our UK manufacturing allows us to produce small quantities of bespoke brackets when required.
Casting of iron is an imperfect processs. It is possible with some cast iron radiators that you will get minor imperfections in the surface finish. When radiators are painted this will reduce and over the years every additional coat of paint applied will provide a smoother more equal finish.
It is possible for us to supply towel warmers with an electric heating element in them. The Electrad system is a unique system available to us, that enables independent heating of towel rails and radiators via the properties electrical system.
All of our cast iron radiators are availbale as standard with a 1/2″ BSP (15mm) connection. We are though also able to supply many of our radiators and valves with 3/4″ BSP connections. Due to the size proportions of some radiators and valves 3/4″ connections may be more suitable.
With National Maintenance week fast approaching (18th – 25th November 2011), Tuscan Foundry Products Ltd have decided to help period property owners look after rainwater systems by offering big discounts on selected cast iron gutters, pipes and fittings.
Friday 25th November is designated as National Gutters Day and on this particular day, homeowners are encouraged to check their systems for evidence of damage. Repairing sections of damaged cast iron gutter and pipe can help avoid potentially thousands of pounds of damage to brickwork.
Tuscan is offering these savings across a range of profiles and includes both primer and painted stock. The offers will only be available whilst stocks last so visit our website to view our discounted cast iron rainwater goods today.
For more information concerning National Maintenance Week visit the Society for the Protect of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) at www.maintainyourbuilding.org.uk
We are able to place dates and initials and insignia onto most of our flat faced rainwater hopper heads.
