Vertical Radiators are Looking Up

Article written by James Lauren, 12th January 2009

Vertical radiators can be particularly useful when there is a lack of space in the room along the wall. Whether the radiator is needed to heat your home or work place these tall designs can be the ideal solution to your heating needs. When considering a heater it is necessary to calculate the dimensions of the room so as to work out how many BTU or British Thermal Units are required. Quite often a compromise is made on the size of the wall radiator due to inadequate space. By using a tall radiator, there is no need to lose out on warmth during those cold winter months. The options include stainless steel vertical radiators available in tubular, flat or modern artistic designs. Other styles are wave style, flat, slim, thin tubes or oval tubes or even square tubes. Vertical column radiators are the same as traditional style column radiators.

Windows and radiator in the master bedroom

There are a great variety of radiator designs available depending on the room you are heating. You may need a bathroom radiator to keep you warm after bathing or taking a shower where space is often at a premium. The last thing you want however is to be is cold while you are drying yourself. These special designs of radiator not only provide all the heat you need but also can be in the form of heated towel rails to give you dual use. Of course the style can be made to match the rest of your bathroom and even enhance its design. Such designer radiators are an even more attractive concept elsewhere in the home. In fact they have become a key aspect of interior design. Stylish vertical radiators could become the focal point of an otherwise drab and uninteresting room, or it could be used in such a way as to complement or contrast existing features.

For example against redbrick interior a black classical style vertical radiator creates a striking contrast. Or an ultra modern apartment might require a chrome finish. Every possible colour is available and there is a huge selection of styles to choose from. However trendy radiators are becoming, their primary function remains that of providing warmth throughout the room. With this in mind is important to consider the efficiency of your particular unit. The most simple and effective way to make your Vertical Radiators more efficient is to place a heat reflective shield between them and the wall to minimise the amount of heat which escapes. Such a panel or surface not only keeps heat in the convection cycle, it can also reflect light in such a way as to improve a dimly lit room or even highlight the features of the radiator itself.