Top 5 Types Of Vertical Radiators (2022)
Deciding how best to furnish a house is never an easy task. There are many things to consider, and what radiators you will use is paramount to how your home will be heated and your rooms will look. Vertical radiators, for example, will work best in areas with tall ceilings where a horizontal radiator wouldn’t be as effective.
Today’s article will cover six types of vertical radiators you can consider for your home.
What Is A Vertical Radiator?
Strictly speaking, a vertical radiator is a type of radiator that will have its vertical dimensions larger than its horizontal dimensions.
However, most consider a vertical radiator to be a type of radiator that is much taller than it is wide, usually by several hundred millimetres at the least.
They are designed to heat spaces with tall ceilings, such as stairwells or rooms with larger than normal ceiling gaps (such as slanted roofs).
Copper Vertical Radiators
Copper is brilliant at heating up and cooling down very quickly, which makes it a decent choice for a radiator material. However, the downside to copper is that it doesn’t fit in well with many themes and will often only be used in specific aesthetics (or where aesthetics aren’t an issue).
Interior design themes such as cottage core or rustic themes are great examples of where a copper radiator would be a brilliant fit.
DQ Heating are the industry leader for Copper vertical radiators, and their radiators can be found at most nationwide retailers.
Aluminium Vertical Radiators
Aluminium radiators are a great option for those who want similar heating benefits to copper but also want a more interior design-friendly radiator unit. Aluminium heats up very quickly (much like copper) and cools down quickly, making it a versatile option for a radiator.
Aluminium is also very easily styled, with paint and custom chassis designs being prevalent for the selection of aluminium radiators on the market currently – such as designer ranges by Trade Direct, Apollo, Reina, and Nordic.
Vertical Mirror Radiators
For the more adventurous homeowners out there, mirrored vertical radiators are a brilliant addition to any home for their capacity to heat a range of spaces and their improved functional and aesthetic capacities.
Most people will have a mirror and radiator setup to get dressed in the morning, especially during the cold winter months, so why not combine these two elements with a modern mirrored radiator?
Certainly, something worth considering for other rooms, too, as mirrors are often used as a piece of decor. When browsing for these radiators, Reina and DQ Heating are the brands to invest in.
Cast Iron Vertical Radiators
For those who are looking for a more traditional style of vertical radiator, cast iron vertical radiators will be ideal for you. These radiators may be smaller than other vertical radiators, such as a lot of the wall-mounted variants, but they still pack a punch – and that is due to their chassis material.
Iron has low heat conductivity, meaning it heats up and cools down slowly. This is great for rooms and spaces that require a powerful, long-lasting heat solution – as cast-iron radiators retain their heat for longer once heated.
Some of the units look archaic in all the right ways to really contribute to that old-fashioned sense of grandeur that traditional aesthetics strive for.
When shopping around for cast iron vertical radiators, Paladin is the industry leader but be sure to also check out the range that Nordic offer.
Stainless Steel Vertical Radiators
Stainless steel isn’t something you’d associate with a radiator, vertical or otherwise. Images of cutlery often come to mind. But stainless steel was originally invented by mistake while trying to create a new alloy for weapons manufacturing, and it is a lot sturdier and more efficient than people often give it credit for.
Stainless steel is a great option for radiators with a similar heat conductivity to normal steel because the alloy is also resistant to rust. This makes it a great contender for a long-lasting heating solution in humid environments such as a kitchen or bathroom.
That isn’t to mention the wonderful styles that brands such as Reina, Apollo, and DQ Heating offer. Take a browse and see what you can find!
To Conclude
There is an abundance of vertical radiator types out there worth considering for your home, so much so that it can be hard to narrow down exactly what you want.
We hope our list has given you some ideas about the kind of vertical radiator you want for your home. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your radiators!