Timloc Aero Core through-wall vent set in brown, complete with baffle for background ventilation and use with heat-producing appliances. Combines an inner and outer grille with a core sleeve for a clean, draught-controlled install through cavity or solid walls.
The Timloc brown through-wall vent set gives you everything needed to create a neat, functional ventilation opening through an external wall in one go. Inner grille, outer grille, the core sleeve — it’s all here. Designed for background ventilation and suitable alongside heat-producing appliances such as gas fires and solid fuel stoves, this is the kind of product that makes a fiddly job straightforward. The baffle built into the system reduces cold air draught without blocking the airflow you actually need, which is the whole point of the thing.
Through-wall ventilation is one of those details that gets missed until it causes a problem. Condensation, appliance underperformance, Building Regulations sign-off — ventilation touches all of it. The Aero Core vent set is designed to comply with background ventilation requirements and is particularly relevant where a heat-producing appliance demands a dedicated air supply. The brown finish suits standard facing brickwork and blends reasonably well with most brown and buff mortar tones without standing out awkwardly.
Where the Timloc Aero Core Through-Wall Vent Gets Used
This vent set is used in new build and refurbishment work wherever a through-wall air supply is needed. Builders fit them during cavity wall construction before the outer leaf goes up, or they can be core-drilled into existing walls post-build. The sleeve bridges the wall thickness and the two grilles finish the internal and external faces cleanly. You’ll find them specified on jobs with solid fuel appliances, gas fires, and woodburning stoves where the install requires a dedicated combustion air supply, as well as in rooms where background ventilation is required under Part F of the Building Regulations.
Baffle Function
The baffle inside the sleeve deflects incoming airflow so cold air doesn’t travel straight through and create a draught at floor level. It’s a small detail that homeowners notice — and appreciate — once the appliance is in use. It doesn’t restrict the overall ventilation rate, it just stops the vent from feeling like a letterbox in January.
The Timloc Aero Core range is a well-established choice among bricklayers and builders merchants alike. These sets are supplied as a complete kit, so there’s no hunting around for matching components from different product lines. At this price point and with next-day availability, it makes sense to add a couple of spares to the order if you’ve got more than one opening to complete.
Pro Tip: When core-drilling into an existing wall for a retrofit install, use a core bit sized to match the sleeve diameter exactly — a sloppy fit lets moisture track around the outside of the sleeve and into the wall cavity.
Through-wall vent sets like this are used wherever Building Regulations require background ventilation or a dedicated air supply to a heat-producing appliance. Typical applications include rooms with solid fuel stoves, gas fires, and open-flued appliances that need combustion air from outside. They're also fitted as general background vents in habitable rooms, utility areas, and basement conversions where mechanical ventilation isn't specified. New build bricklayers often sleeve these in during the wall build; on refurbs, a core drill does the same job after the fact.
Best For
Background ventilation in habitable rooms
Air supply to solid fuel appliances
Air supply to gas fires and open-flued appliances
New build and refurbishment cavity wall installations
Retrofit core-drilled installs in existing walls
Works With
Solid fuel stoves and woodburners
Gas fires requiring dedicated air supply
Open-flued heating appliances
Cavity and solid masonry walls
Standard core-drill installation methods
Key Features
Complete set: inner grille, outer grille and core sleeve
Integrated baffle reduces cold air draught
Brown finish for standard facing brickwork
Suitable for heat-producing appliance ventilation
Designed to support Part F Building Regulations compliance
127 x 350mm grille size
Not suitable for: Not suitable for use as a direct flue terminal or as a replacement for a purpose-made air brick where a different grille free area is specified. Always check the required free ventilation area against the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions before specifying.
For new build installation, position the sleeve in the wall during construction, ensuring it sits level and flush with both the inner and outer faces. On existing walls, core-drill to the correct diameter and feed the sleeve through before fitting both grilles. Apply a bead of suitable exterior sealant around the outer grille perimeter to prevent water ingress.
Fix the inner grille to the internal wall face using the appropriate fixings for your wall type. Check the baffle is correctly oriented inside the sleeve before securing the outer grille. Make sure the finished assembly is level — a slightly off-level vent is the sort of thing that gets pointed out on every inspection for the next ten years.
Determine the required ventilation opening size based on appliance requirements and Building Regulations
Mark the wall position for the vent, ensuring clearance from DPC and structural elements
Core-drill or build in the opening to suit the sleeve diameter during new build
Insert the sleeve through the wall opening, checking it sits level
Apply exterior-grade sealant around the outer grille seating face before fixing
Fix the outer grille to the external wall face
Check the baffle is correctly positioned inside the sleeve
Fix the inner grille to the internal wall face using appropriate fixings
Check the assembly is level and that airflow passes freely through the baffle
Is this vent set suitable for use with a woodburning stove or solid fuel appliance?
Yes, the Aero Core vent set is designed for use with heat-producing appliances including solid fuel stoves and gas fires where a dedicated combustion air supply is required. Always cross-reference the required free area with your appliance installation manual to confirm this size meets the specification.
Can this be fitted into an existing wall using a core drill?
Yes. Retrofit installation is straightforward using a core drill sized to match the sleeve. Once the sleeve is inserted and level, the inner and outer grilles fix to each wall face. Seal around the outer grille with exterior sealant to prevent water tracking into the wall.
What does the baffle actually do, and can it be removed?
The baffle deflects incoming airflow so cold outside air doesn't travel in a straight line through the vent and create a noticeable draught. It reduces the cold air effect without blocking the ventilation rate. It's not designed to be removed — doing so would defeat the point of the Aero Core design.
The Timloc Aero Core through-wall vent set is manufactured from uPVC and is UV-stabilised for external use. The set comprises an outer weatherproof grille, an inner grille, and a connecting core sleeve with an integrated baffle. The brown colourway is consistent across inner and outer components for a matched finish. The product is designed to meet background ventilation requirements under UK Building Regulations Part F and is suitable for use with heat-producing appliances in line with relevant installation standards.
Brand
Timloc
Model
Aero Core Through-Wall Vent Set with Baffle
SKU
LOCACV7BR
Colour
Brown
Grille Size
127 x 350mm
Material
uPVC
Components
Inner grille, outer grille, core sleeve with baffle
Application
Background ventilation, heat-producing appliance air supply
Finish
UV-stabilised
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