Cast Iron Radiators - which brand is best?

[lynsduns]

Hi, we want to upgrade our downstairs radiators from normal ones to new cast iron ones. We have had a quote from Castrads and the quality looks great but they are twice as expensive as another similar option. Are they significantly better please? What should we be looking for? We want them to be a feature and last for years so we want to make the right decision. Thanks

Cast Iron Radiators | Castrads

Cast iron radiators by Castrads. Built in Manchester and delivered in 8 weeks. Showrooms in London and Manchester. 10-year Ironshield Guarantee.

www.castrads.com

Short Princess 2 Column 560mm Cast Iron Radiator

Quality Short Princess/School cast iron radiator taken from an original design. Manufactured using traditional techniques and guaranteed for 10 years. Height is...

www.castironradiatorcentre.co.uk

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Castrads are better quality ones I normally find the cheaper ones tend to be alu or thin metal ask them for the weights empty

 

[Gasmk1]

Have a look at the radiator company

 

[lynsduns]

Castrads are better quality ones I normally find the cheaper ones tend to be alu or thin metal ask them for the weights empty

Thanks, if the weights are similar does that suggest a similar quality?

 

[lynsduns]

Have a look at the radiator company

Thanks, do they do the more traditional style cast iron rads like in the links please?

 

[Gasmk1]

Thanks, do they do the more traditional style cast iron rads like in the links please?

They do a few styles you need to look or just get a brochure Traditional Cast Iron Radiators | The Radiator Company - https://www.theradiatorcompany.co.uk/product-pages/traditional-cast-iron/

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thanks, if the weights are similar does that suggest a similar quality?

Yes as in thickness

 

[Tommo347]

Arroll cast iron radiators are by far superior to other brands out there, castrads give you more than less the same radiator at a higher price with nothing more to offer than a better packaging, if I was going anywhere again it would be Arroll for sure

 

[Jamiethepes]

If you have any option at all have a look at arroll radiators, I bought 3 duchess radiators last year and the quality and finish was second to none, I would suggest looking up arroll, they can be bought on Amazon too

 

[Lou]

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