We’re pleased to announce the introduction of an essential grille that will really expand the opportunities for different layouts using our Quatrefoil channel grating system. The Quatrefoil square is an essential grille to have when using our Quatrefoil channel grates in an L, T or X shape. The junction box beneath the grille clips into the […]
Read MoreMelting iron to create our products uses energy either electricity or gas in large quantities. We keep the amount of energy used by commissioning only British foundries who, use energy as frugally as possible and meet EU emission standards with regards to pollution (unlike their Chinese counterparts). But there’s no escaping it, manufacturing our products […]
Read MoreAfter years of research and hundreds of requests from architects and period property developers, we’re delighted to introduce our latest innovation – an elegant and simply stunning cast iron channel grille combined with a modern interlocking channel system. The Quatrefoil linear drainage channel, also known as channel gratings or French drainage channels are specifically suitable […]
Read MoreIt sounds as if we’re describing three different types of vent here but the cellar vent, fresh air inlet and sewer vent are all the same vent. I’m sure you’ll want to know what on earth a picture of the Titanic has to do with all this but please read on… These rather splendid looking […]
Read MoreThis weekend we went along to see some of the conservation work being carried out at Castle Drogo, Chagford in Devon, England. The castle is owned by the National Trust and the restoration work is a huge undertaking, likely to cost around £12 million. The scaffolding completely encloses the castle which is dwarfed inside by a […]
Read MoreOur varied selection of 3 feet long gratings have always been a favourite for those wanting to replace ugly plastic and pressed tin grilles on top of channel gratings (also known as Ako drains) , with decorative cast iron grilles Unfortunately, at 3 feet long, our grilles are not a perfect fit for sitting on top of the metric, 1000mm […]
Read MoreWe have been making square hole gratings in a wide range of sizes for many years. It’s been a bespoke service and we have measured grilles for customers as and when they enquire and worked out the free area in mm2 that can be achieved for ventilation. While it started out with us making the occasional grille, it’s […]
Read MoreIn November last year we spent a few days in Glasgow, looking for inspiration for new products and air bricks in listed buildings and period properties. Throughout the city are hundreds and hundreds of wonderful buildings and it wasn’t too long before we stumbled upon the works of the world renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. We […]
Read MoreWe’re often asked for advice on installation from customers and the trade so it’s always useful to see a photograph of the work proposed. Taking a look at the picture above, we saw a number of problems, here’s our thoughts and later a solution ……. The air vent appears to be blocked in a number of holes, especially the […]
Read MoreCast Iron Air Bricks vs Clay Air Bricks In the photograph above we’re comparing our GRID6 9×6 air brick with a similar sized clay air brick. If we take, for example, the corresponding 9×6 clay air brick in the photograph top right (middle of the 3 air bricks shown in buff) and compare the free air […]
Read MoreThe Cast Iron Air Brick Company supply cast air bricks and a huge range of ventilation grilles and gratings to individuals and the trade. Our items are used to replace existing defective cast iron ware and are more commonly used in new builds.
Former customers properties including Queens residence at Buckingham Palace, prime ministers home at Chequers, Oxford and Cambridge universities and new builds including London 2012 Olympics.
We are able to supply just one air brick and can also supply architects and developers with large quantities.
