Many people have under floor air ducts for their heating or air conditioning system and these will end in openings in the floor. Generally a floor register or air vent will be placed at these openings to control the air flow and brass floor registers are one of the more up-market styles that can be used. These metal floor registers can be installed to provide a high quality, decorative look to your home.
Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc, with the color varying from a dark reddish brown to a lighter silvery yellow. It has been used for hundreds of years to makes fixtures and fittings in homes to provide a classic look. If you are a fan of the antique look then antique brass floor registers are certainly a style to consider. They come in a range of decorative floor register designs and colors and this provides the consumer a wide choice to select from.
As well as being attractive, brass floor registers are also practical. All floor registers need to be capable of dealing with wear and tear and brass is a strong material which will be durable and should keep its attractive looks for a long time. Floor registers in general provide a number of advantages. They help to stop dirt from getting in and damaging your air conditioning or heating system and also provide a degree of control over the amount and direction of air flow from the opening. Some brass registers come with filters attached which can remove dirt and dust from the air being blown in through the vent and if not filters can be bought separately.
Although strong, brass is easy to work with and this means brass floor registers can be fashioned into a range of decorative designs. If you are looking to purchase floor registers in brass they are available for purchase at a few different retailers. Home improvement and hardware stores are excellent places to look and these have a range of brass floor register designs and colors for sale. These solid brass floor registers tend to come in standard sizes and you will need to check the size of brass floor register required prior to purchase. The cost for standard size brass registers for in-floor use starts at around $10 for smaller register vent sizes. An example of this is Accord 4 x 10 inch Polished Brass Register which costs around $14. This has a decorative wicker design and comes with a rust proof multi-louvered damper.
The cost for brass floor registers can rise depending on a few things. The size of register required, the type of finish and the quality of the finish will all impact on the cost. The most expensive brass floor vents tend to be those that are custom made. In many older and individually built homes the size of the vent opening may not be standard and in these cases a custom brass floor register may be required. Companies that provide this service include A Touch of Brass and costs for this can start around $150 per register.
Brass floor registers come in a range of styles and designs and these are a good way to provide a classic look to your home. It is an easy metal to care for and keep looking good and whether you like the antique or modern look there is a brass register to suit.