What makes a BattyBuilt Custom Radiator Cover special?
Each custom enclosure that we design and build is made with real wood, genuine care and fine precision – to fit the wide range of homes and individual rooms within each home.
When we visit a home for the first time, we take the time to “get to know” each room. It’s not a matter of simply “hiding” the radiator, we see it as an opportunity to transform an eyesore into an attractive piece of furniture.
We use only hard wood in our construction. The varieties of wood that we commonly use are red oak and poplar.
Red oak is a popular choice for furniture construction and is beautiful when stained. (We offer a wide range of wood stains.) Poplar is a hardwood with a smoother grain that’s perfect for painting. Other hard woods are available upon request.
We also offer:
- A range of aluminum ventilation screen patterns, which can be painted to match the color of the enclosure or left unpainted.
- Custom-cut wood ventilation grills, which give the enclosures a rich look that pleases even the most discerning homeowner.
Insulation for heat efficiency and safety: We carefully insulate the interior of each enclosure with an adhesive, reflective material designed to increase heating efficiency and prevent radiant heat from being absorbed by the wood’s surface. During the coldest winter months, when radiators are working at full capacity, the wood surface remains cool to the touch. Our insulation also inhibits the warping of wood to increase its lifespan.
Protective coating: All painted enclosures receive multiple coats of polyurethane on the top surface to strengthen and protect the finish. This makes it safe to place decorative items on the top without fear of paint damage.
Please be sure to check out our online photo gallery to see samples of our work. Please note that all work is custom – depending on your needs we can design enclosures that are unique, beautiful and in line with your tastes.