"The facade is the face of the house." The phrase has already become boring, but it is difficult to argue with it: it is the facade that is the first thing that casual passers-by, and “real connoisseurs”, and potential buyers looking for housing pay attention to.
But even the most original architectural concept can be spoiled by "spontaneous" elements not provided for by the original project. Air conditioners are a particular problem here. More and more chaotically hung, variegated and not always pretty boxes appear on the “faces of houses”. In 2005, the Moscow authorities tried to curb the disorder and obliged the owners to coordinate the installation of air conditioners. However, six years later, due to the discontent of Muscovites, the procedure was canceled.
Many developers design in advance a place for a niche in which the outdoor unit of the split system can be hidden. Alas, this is not a common practice even for new buildings, let alone old houses. But if the project does not provide for such a "pocket", then the problem can be solved with the help of special baskets, which are placed directly on the facades. Such screens do not just hide the unaesthetic appearance of the device - they protect expensive equipment from strong wind and rain, accidental objects and vandals. And some even simplify the installation and further maintenance of split systems and can serve as an independent decorative element. These include, for example, collapsible metal baskets from the GRADAS company.
The company began to produce this type of product recently. But for many years GRADAS has been engaged in the production of hinged facade cassettes and sheet metal processing, therefore the company's arsenal includes an impressive amount of equipment and tools, a team of professionals, as well as serious experience and developments in this area.
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The basket can be fixed on almost any base - brick, panel, concrete - or built into the system of hinged ventilated facades (RVF). At the same time, the collapsible frame and the possibility of stage-by-stage installation greatly facilitate installation on an illegal armed group. Metal baskets GRADAS, depending on the type, are capable of withstanding a load from 160 to 210 kg.
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zooming 1/4 Web LR008 Image from gradas.ru
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The company's product line includes eight types of baskets of various dimensions, but GRADAS is also able to work with non-standard requests. The design office is ready to offer a detailed study of the original basket in accordance with technical standards. All elements of the frame and screen of the structure are made of galvanized steel, protected by a weather-resistant powder coating. This means that she is not afraid of rain, snow, or other climatic vagaries and temperature drops.
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zooming 1/4 Africa LR0019 Image from gradas.ru
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zooming 3/4 Africa LR0019 Image from gradas.ru
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Facade baskets GRADAS do not just perform the notorious protective role and hide "flaws" - they can become a real art object. The appearance of the structure - drawing and color - can be matched to the design of the building or the existing context. To decorate the basket, a decor with various kinds of perforation and artistic cutting with a vegetable, geometric pattern and "optical illusions" are provided. So, you can choose a ready-made pattern from the catalog, come with your own sketch, or develop a completely new visual solution together with the design bureau. The shade of the coating can also be selected individually or stay on those that are in the RAL color table.
Note that slots and perforations, in turn, are needed not only for beauty - they enable the unit to work stably, provide effective heat and air exchange. GRADAS specialists accurately calculate their size and location - so that the slots do not interfere with the operation of the air conditioner, but help.
