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I noticed that the decorative radiator grill enclosures have a solid top panel. Why shouldn’t the top be louvered or open?

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I noticed that the decorative radiator grill enclosures have a solid top panel. Why shouldn’t the top be louvered or open?

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Because heat would then flow directly up the wall to the ceiling, rather than into the room. This will absolutely cause radiator heat loss!