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Shop / Hardware & Spares / Rooflight and Window Openers / Openers Cord / E- Type Preston System Opener – Bright Zinc Plated
E- Type Preston System Opener - Bright Zinc Plated
CODE 311878 Category Openers Cord Tags Brass rooflight hand winders, Brass screwjack openers, Chrome rooflight hand winders, Chrome screwjack openers Skylight stays, Rooflight openers, Rooflight stays, Skylight openers

E- Type Preston System Opener – Bright Zinc Plated

£116.80 +VAT

  • Preston System Opener – Bright Zinc Plated
  • Traditional window fitting that is ideal for older building schools and hospitals
  • Strong and hardwearing
  • Easy to operate
  • NOTE: Cord must be ordered separately – product code 449765
App_Timber Yes
Application Timber
Finish Bright Zinc Plated
Finish Group Zinc Plated
Length mm 305mm
Option Fanlight Opener
Price 0
Throw mm 262mm
Type Cord Operated

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What sizes are available for the Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick?

What sizes are available for the Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick?

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.

What is the advantage of a louvre-face airbrick over a square-grid pattern?

What is the advantage of a louvre-face airbrick over a square-grid pattern?

The louvre face provides directional airflow and offers some resistance to driven rain entering the subfloor void, making it a practical choice for exposed elevations or properties in areas with significant prevailing wind and rainfall. The square-grid (school board) pattern offers a larger open ventilation area but less weather protection.

What finishes are available on your cast iron hopper heads?

What finishes are available on your cast iron hopper heads?

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.

We have just purchased some cast iron radiators and they have a slightly uneven texture to the surface. What can we do about this.

We have just purchased some cast iron radiators and they have a slightly uneven texture to the surface. What can we do about this.

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.

What building types is the School Board Cast Iron Airbrick suited to?

What building types is the School Board Cast Iron Airbrick suited to?

The School Board Airbrick is suited to Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, mid-century school buildings, civic halls, public baths, and converted institutional buildings. Its plain square-grid face matches the utilitarian aesthetic of late-Victorian construction and is also appropriate for new heritage-style builds in conservation areas.

Is a cast iron hopper head suitable for use on a listed building?

Is a cast iron hopper head suitable for use on a listed building?

Yes. Cast iron hopper heads are the historically appropriate choice for listed buildings, and are generally preferred by conservation officers and local planning authorities over modern plastic alternatives. Tuscan Foundry cast iron hopper heads are manufactured in solid grey iron and are suitable for use on listed buildings and within conservation areas. A linseed oil finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for sensitive heritage projects.

How do I order a rooflight opener handle?

How do I order a rooflight opener handle?

Rooflight opener handles can be ordered directly through tuscanfoundry.com. For volume orders or project-specific queries, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form on our website.

What finish options are available for rooflight opener handles?

What finish options are available for rooflight opener handles?

Rooflight opener handles are available in polished brass, polished chrome, and satin chrome finishes. The polished brass version is the most popular choice for heritage and period interiors. For the full range, visit tuscanfoundry.com or call 0333 987 4452.

What is the difference between satin chrome and polished chrome rooflight openers?

What is the difference between satin chrome and polished chrome rooflight openers?

Satin chrome has a brushed, low-sheen finish suited to contemporary interiors, while polished chrome has a bright mirror finish. Both are available in the telescopic hand winder range at Tuscan Foundry. The choice typically depends on the existing ironmongery specification.

Is a cast iron airbrick suitable for use on a listed building?

Is a cast iron airbrick suitable for use on a listed building?

Yes. Cast iron airbricks are the appropriate material for listed buildings and conservation area properties where the original ventilation grilles were cast iron. They maintain the character and material authenticity required by most conservation officers and listed building consent conditions. We recommend confirming the specific pattern with your conservation officer before ordering.

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