Linear Bar Grilles
Perforated Grilles
Your linear bar grilles will be fabricated to your exact requirements, quickly and within budget. We can convert ordinary grilles into beautiful decorative HVAC grilles. Floor grates into custom bronze registers accenting your room and decor. Aluminum Plaster J-Bead® * grilles blending smoothlessly into your wall.
We expertly create linear bar grilles with custom and period finishes for any restoration, new construction or application including floor grilles, wall grilles, perimeter radiation grilles, ceiling grilles, sill grilles, registers, supply grilles, return grilles and wall cladding and decorative screens.
Whether your project requires linear grilles that are curved, inside corners, outside corners, mitered corners, customized bar spacing, wall cladding, column wraps or radiused linear grilles, our architectural linear grille professionals are here to help.
Choose from over 30 in-house perforated metal grille patterns or, if you prefer, our perforated grille design and engineering team can custom size and proportion any of your unique specifications for wall grilles, ceiling grilles, floor grilles, sill grilles, radiator grilles, enclosures, registers, air conditioning, HVAC grilles, bathroom grilles, cabinet grilles, wall cladding, screens, signage, or decorative panels.
Our artisans research period-specific design, texture, mountings, color and finish of your perforated or linear grilles to make them elegantly accent or blend flawlessly into your restoration project. We can match any of your project’s architectural grille requirements transforming your concept into visual metal artistry.
Most importantly, since 1939 customers like you have depended on our craftsmanship, creativity, flexibility, responsiveness, competitive pricing, reliability, and steadfast commitment to the successful outcome of your project.
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Mounting & Installation Details
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Drop in core which can be used for multiple applications where either blocking, wood work,
angle or support is in place for the core to rest upon.
Core only with mounting tabs for fastening to blocking, wood work or angle supports, duct
flanges etc. AAG provides mounting fasteners with matching finish.
Core only with mounting tabs, typically used for wall cladding or other decorative purposes.
AAG provides mounting fasteners.
Drop in A Frame typically used for an enclosure, fin tube opening, floor vents and millwork.
A Frame with countersunk mounting holes in the bottom of the frame. Typical uses are for wall,
ceiling, floor, toe-kicks and under benches. AAG provides mounting fasteners.
A Frame with countersunk mounting holes on the inside of frame for fastening to the opening.
Always with removable core. Used for wall and ceiling applications. AAG provides mounting
fasteners.
Drop in B Frame typically used for a rough cut opening since the flange provides a crisp,
clean, finished appearance.
Drop in B Frame placed into an opening that has routed edges so that the flange is flush to the
surrounding surface.
Surface mounted B Frame with countersunk mounting holes in the flange usually for wall or
ceiling.
Surface mounted B Frame with countersunk mounting holes in the flange and removable core. For
ceiling and walls where access is important.
B Frame with countersunk mounting holes through the side of frame for fastening to opening,
with removable core. For ceiling and walls where access is important.
B Frame with mounting tabs for securing to blocking, mill work, supports, angle or duct flange.
B Frame with reinforced cross bars for floor or heavy traffic application. Additional
reinforcement provided with custom cross bar spacing.
Inverted B Frame with countersunk mounting holes in the flange – used in millwork, as a
thru-door grille or under mount for a counter.
C Frame drop in application typically used for floor or sill application.
C Frame with countersunk mounting holes in side of frame for fastening to opening, with
removable core; wall and ceiling applications.
C Frame with countersunk mounting holes in side of frame for fastening to opening, with
removable core; wall and ceiling applications.
Drop in Band Frame for enclosures, millwork, and fin tube openings.
Band Frame with mounting tabs for wall and ceiling applications.
Band Frame with countersunk holes in the side of frame for fastening to the opening, with
removable core; wall and ceiling applications.
JBead Frame for wall and ceiling applications with fixed core.
JBead Frame with removable core for wall and ceiling applications.
Surface
Surface mounted perforated grille with countersunk screw holes.
Flush
Flush mounted perforated grille with routed opening & countersunk screw holes.
Flush mounted perforated grille with loose angle frame.
Removable
Removable perforated grille with loose angle frame.
Added
Perforated grille with welded stiffener angles for additional support.
Perforated grille with welded stiffener bars for additional support.
Concealed
Perforated grille with welded angles for concealed fastening.
Wood Moulding
Perforated grille installed with wood moulding.
Ball Catches
Perforated grille fastened with ball catches.
AAG100
AAG110
AAG220
AAG330
AAG400
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