Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to clean any type of linear bar grille or perforated grille?

Depending on the Finish and Material of your hand crafted, architectural grille provided by Advanced Arch Grilles, there are a number of different cleaning options and techniques.

Aluminum Linear Bar Grilles and Aluminum Perforated Grilles

Satin – Rub grille lightly with a fine Scotch-Brite pad (180 grit) in the same direction of the grain until the finish is restored.  You can also use a cloth with a cleaner such as Windex, or simply use a soft damp cloth.
Mirror Polish – Polish the grille with Noxon, metal polish.  You can also use Windex or a soft damp cloth.
Baked Enamel – Please use ONLY a soft damp cloth, preferably cotton and please, absolutely NO cleaners.
Anodized Color – Please use ONLY a soft damp cloth, preferably cotton and please, absolutely NO cleaners.

Stainless Steel Linear Bar Grilles and Stainless Steel Perforated Grilles

Satin – Rub grille lightly with a fine Scotch-Brite pad in the same direction of the grain until the finish is restored.  You can also use a cloth with a cleaner such as Windex, or simply use a soft damp cloth.
Mirror Polish – Polish the grille with Noxon, metal polish.  You can also use Windex or a soft damp cloth.  It is best to use a light, circular motion.

Brass Perforated Grilles

Satin (no protective top coat) – Rub grille lightly with a fine Scotch-Brite pad in the same direction of the grain until the finish is restored.
Satin (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY.  Using anything other than a soft damp cloth may damage the lacquer.
Mirror Polish (no protective top coat) – You can use Noxon to regain the mirror finish.  It is best to use a light, circular motion.
Mirror Polish (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY.  Using anything other than a soft damp cloth will ruin the lacquer
Statuary Finish (without protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY.  Remember, without a top-coat, the finish will naturally age to a fine tone and character.
Statuary Finish (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY.

Bronze Linear Bar Grilles & Bronze Perforated Grilles

Satin (no protective top coat) – Rub grille lightly with a fine Scotch-Brite pad in the same direction of the grain until the finish is restored.
Satin (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY.  Using anything other than a soft damp cloth will ruin the lacquer.
Mirror Polish (no protective top coat) – You can use Noxon to regain the mirror finish.  It is best to use a light, circular motion.
Mirror Polish (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY.  Using anything other than a soft damp cloth may damage the finish.
Statuary Finish – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY.  Remember, without a top-coat, the finish will naturally age to a fine tone and character.

Additional Information:
Please avoid using any type of tape or adhesive on your grille.  Should you need to paint or do any type of wall finish in the area your grille is located, please cover it with cloth and then plastic.
Should you have any questions regarding care or cleaning, please call our Advanced Arch Grilles customer service team at 516-488-0628.  Our goal is to help you keep your architectural grille in the same condition as the day it was fabricated by our craftsmen.

What is anodizing and what are the advantages of anodizing?

Anodizing is an electromechanical process whereby an aluminum, architectural grille is placed in a water and sulfuric acid bath and exposed to positive and negative electrical charges. The process causes a conversion of the molecules on the architectural grille’s surface which adds a thin protective layer of anodic material.

The change in surface material provides a durable, corrosion-resistant, easy-to-clean, and decorative finish that gives anodized aluminum grilles a rich character.

An anodized finish is preferred when your advanced architectural quality grilles will be used in a moisture rich environment, on a window or sill exposed to sunlight (UV light), for an outdoor application or for a floor grille which may be exposed to foot traffic or cleaning solvents. The Advanced Arch Grilles team can provide various anodized finishes including clear satin anodized, black satin anodized, and bronze duranodic anodized in both light and dark which provides a bronze, statuary look.

Are access doors available for both linear bar grilles and perforated metal grilles?

Any style of linear bar grille or decorative metal grille your project requires can be fitted with a wide range of access door sizes and styles.  We can customize your access door width and length, location, direction of opening (hinging), the type of hinge, solid panel, perforated panel, linear bar and loose or drop in doors.  Multiple doors and customized locations are our specialty. All doors are specifically designed with your needs in mind.
Additionally, by utilizing the Artistry In Architectural Grilles patented* Plaster J-Bead® * grille line, all cores are removable for access to dampers, ducts and filters.

What is the maximum width and length of an aluminum linear bar grille?

Our linear bar grille experts are capable of unlimited possibilities. When determining the maximum size of a grille, many factors need to be considered such as the application, material thickness,  mounting / installation requirements, finish specifications and also access to the site.  We have provided linear bar grilles ranging from 120″ long to 80″ height.
Should your project require wider or longer aluminum bar grilles, the Advanced Architectural Grilleworks team can custom fabricate and fasten numerous sections to create width and continuous length options to match your projects’ needs.  Custom mounting frames, brackets, tabs and structures are also available.  Our in-house metal architectural grille experts can design and custom laser any configuration you require.
Please see our project gallery for examples of customized linear bar grilles.

Can you provide “mud” grille that enables us to have a borderless installation in plaster or dry-wall?

Yes, the AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks Plaster J-Bead® * Frame combined with a linear bar grille provides a flush, borderless installation for plaster and drywall applications on walls and/or ceilings. Also known in the industry as a “mud grille”, it provides a seamless wall or ceiling installation.

The Plaster J-Bead® * design is quickly fastened to the wall via the outer flange by either screwing or nailing through the pre-drilled holes.  After fastening, the flange is covered with a skim coat of plaster providing your customer with a clean, flush appearance.

This custom fabricated linear bar grille is available in aluminum with a full range of finishes: satin #4, satin – clear anodized, mirror polish #8, prime painted, or powder coated.

The core can be fixed (welded to the frame), or removable for access to damper controls.
This design is available on all linear bar grille models with an A or Band style frame.
See also, our extensive line of stock for your quick ship requirements.
AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks is the exclusive manufacturer of the Plaster J-Bead® * linear bar grille frame.

Once I place an order how long will it take before I receive submittal drawings?

In all cases less than 24 hours and in most cases, you will receive your linear bar grille, perforated metal grille or custom architectural metal work submittal drawings the same day your order is placed with Advanced Arch Grilles. Larger projects may take slightly longer.

When is a grille with an access door required?

A door in any type of architectural grille is used to gain access to heat and ventilation controls, a thermostat, heating and cooling control valves, ventilation air treatment filters, or electrical or mechanical switches or devices.

You have unlimited options regarding the placement of a door in either a linear bar grille or perforated grille.  In addition, AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks can provide doors customized for your specific application with limitless possibilities for the following:
Access door length
Access door width
Access door hinging direction – hinged along the length of the grille or hinged along the width
Access door opening direction – left or right, top or bottom
Loose access door – drop in
AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks is the exclusive manufacturer of the linear bar grille, recessed door lift handle (patent pending).

How can I determine the open area of a linear bar grille?

Artistry in Architectural Grilles has created an Open Area Calculator in the bar grille section which enables you to calculate the open area in square inches and percentage open for the full range of linear bar grilles.  Simply enter the neck size of your grille and select from one of the many linear bar styles and one of the frame styles.
Should you need additional performance data or information, please contact one of our linear bar grille specialists at 516-488-0628 or sales@aag2019.thirteenprime.com.

How can I determine the open area of a perforated grille?

Artistry in Architectural Grilles provides an Open Area Calculator in the perforated grille section which enables you to calculate the open area in square inches and percentage open for the full range of perforated grilles.
Simply select a grille style and enter the overall grille height and length along with the dimensions of the opening where the grille will be placed.  The overall grille will be sized so that the opening will be covered by the patterned area and a border will surround that pattern.
Should you need additional performance data or information, please contact one of our perforated grille specialists at 516-488-0628 or sales@aag2019.thirteenprime.com.

How do I measure when ordering linear bar grilles?

Linear bar grilles, with or without a frame will typically fit into an opening.  Inspect your opening to be sure it is clear; in other words, there are no obstructions that might interfere with the grille fitting into that opening.
Then measure top to bottom for the height (H) and left to right for the length (L) of your opening.  This information will be provided to your customer support team here to determine the best fitting grille for your opening.

With A Frame or Band Frame grilles (flangeless), the grille size for both the height and length will be 1/16” less than the dimensions of the opening to ensure proper clearance.
With B Frame, C Frame, or Bead Frame grilles (flanged), the grille neck size for both the height and length will be 1/8” less than the dimensions of the opening to ensure proper clearance.

How do I measure when ordering perforated grilles?

For the best visual presentation and performance (optimal air flow), the overall grille will be sized so that the opening (vent or duct) will be covered by the patterned area and a border will surround that pattern.  Border size and pattern size can be varied to your preference.
Inspect your opening to be sure it is clear;  in other words, there are no obstructions that might interfere with the grille fitting into or over that opening.

Then measure top to bottom for the height (H) and left to right for the length (L) of your opening.  This information will be provided to your customer support team here at Advanced Arch Grilles to determine the best fit for your opening.
If you require a certain-sized border, you can specify the dimensions (both height and length) of the border.  Or if you prefer, your customer support team can recommend an aesthetically-pleasing and proportioned border size for the grille you select.

What purpose do architectural grilles and registers serve?

Architectural grilles and registers serve both a practical and decorative purpose.  They allow the passage of heated or cooled air into an interior space.  A perforated grille is merely a plate with patterned holes in it, while a register contains a damper which may permit the regulation of the amount and direction of air flow into an area.   In addition to their functionality, architectural grilles and registers are increasingly utilized in renovations and new construction for their decorative and ornamental elements.

Who is AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks?

AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks, part of the OEMetrix, LLC family of companies, is a leading manufacturer, innovator and designer of metal hardware, components, linear bar grilles, decorative metal grilles and architectural grille products. Specifically, AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks working under the trade name Artistry in Architectural Grilles, is the exclusive manufacturer of the Plaster J-Bead® * linear bar grille frame (*Patent), Jbead frame for perforated grilles, and the Patented Linear bar grille recessed door handle.
Our company is one of the very few local architectural grille manufacturing companies that have complete in-house capabilities.   We are not a distributor, a middleman or wholesaler nor do we  farm our work out to local manufacturers.   All of our finest architectural grilles and metal work are made in-house continuing a legacy of 4 generations of craftsmen and mechanics that helped build this great country.

What custom services do you provide?

Our linear bar grille and perforated grille experts provide a complete range of custom bar grilles, decorative metal grilles, architectural metal work, custom metal enclosures, wall cladding and decorative hardware. Well known for our custom and stock linear bar grilles, we are also the industry’s choice for custom laser cutting, water jet cutting, custom convector and radiator enclosures, and fabricated louvers, wall panels, column covers and column wraps, custom signage, sign panels, break formed shapes and custom forms. From design through fabrication, our manufacturing team is available to assist with even your most challenging projects. We serve our customers through a full range of material requirements including steel, galvaneal, brass, bronze, aluminum, stainless steel and copper.
Our engineering team will work hand-in-hand with you to develop the best solutions for your project whether for new construction, renovation or a period home restoration. The most demanding customers, designers and architects choose the architectural grilles and metal work produced by our team. Whether you need quick turn-around of your submittal drawings, expedited production, custom packaging, or multiple deliveries in our company-owned vans, our team is here to support yours. You can count on the most personalized service brought to you by the industry’s leading team of experts.  Please browse our project gallery for an overview of the various projects we are proud to have partnered on.
Please contact us at sales@aag2019.thirteenprime.com or at 516-488-0628 with any questions you have regarding your project requirements.
Artistry in Architectural Grilles — where metal fabrication and artistry meet…….. by Advanced Architectural Grilleworks

Why should I choose Artistry in Architectural Grilles over other manufacturers or distributors?

Our team of professionals has become the industry’s leading innovators in product design and HVAC grille solutions.  Foremost architects, designers, contractors, builders, HVAC contractors, millworkers and Oem’s depend on the AAG team for an unlimited array of architectural grilles, custom linear bar grilles, stock linear bar grills, perforated metal grilles, decorative metal panels, architectural metal work, custom designed decorative metal panels, HVAC grilles, radiator grilles, metal components and decorative hardware.
Our innovations in the HVAC industry were so unique, US Patents were granted for both our Plaster J-Bead frame and our Recessed door lift handle.
Our founders arrived in the US at the turn of the century as mechanics and craftsmen, proudly passing along their skills to successive generations.  We are proudly in our 4th generation continuing to develop the most innovative, patented, product improvements in decades.  We combine old-world craftsmanship with the most advanced manufacturing technologies available today.  All supported with the most responsive customer support team in the industry.