Baseboard registers information

A quick way to improve the view with a heritage look. Metal register damper is operated by reliable threaded tubular rod; compare to troublesome ordinary mechanisms. Up to 15 inches overall width of sturdy steel. Unlike typical register, measure these by outside dimensions; opening duct length is not critical.

overall vent size

Gravity baseboard registers

sizes:
13 wide by 12 tall by 2.5 projection at the base
$102.95

15 wide by 12 tall, 2.5 inch projection at the base
$107.95

s&h:
$0-$330.....$19.95
$330-and up.....6%

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Gravity Baseboard registers

Metal ducting and baseboard registers

Often the metal ducting behind your baseboard register will not be flush with the wall surface, but will project outwards from the face of the wall. Because these gravity style baseboard registers are hollow behind it is possible that they might fit without problems. But the metal may be sticking out so far that it prevents the baseboard registers from sitting flush against the wall. In that case, there is a good chance that you’ll need to locate some tin snips and cut the metal back. Or it may be possible to take some pliers and bend the metal backwards inside the duct. Whatever the case, be aware that metal duct can be extremely sharp so you’ll want to make certain that you are wearing leather gloves and exercising great care.

Baseboard registers and floor cutouts

In office or home you may find that your duct opening is located on the wall, the floor, or both. If part of the floor is cut out, for a smooth install you’ll need to measure from the wall to the front of the hole in the floor and make sure that the ventilation cover projects out far enough at the base to cover up the hole in the floor.

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Baseboard registers

Measuring for baseboard registers

If you have read much about registers, you probably know that the one master rule is to always measure the duct openings. However, this is typically not true of this series of vents so you’ll have to add that to a list of important exceptions. Instead, you’ll need to measure the width of the gap from where the left baseboard stops to where the right baseboard starts. Typically this is either 13 inches or 15 inches. If this is not the inch dimension you have then call us up and let’s talk. There are other options for oddball sizes like 18 or 75 inches if you don’t want your item in brass, copper, or plastic. The price in wood can be remarkably reasonable.

Dampers and baseboard registers

One of the weak points of the traditional style baseboard register is a damper that is one large flapper. These often have developed wear through the years and now can’t be relied upon to stay open or closed consistently. Furthermore, parts and often missing or badly worn through years of operation. Usually there are nuts and bolts on the back of the baseboard register holding everything in place that the homeowner can try tightening to see if that will help the dampers work more reliably.