Divided Light Windows

Simulated divided light offers permanent grilles on the exterior and and a choice of permanent or removable wood interior grilles with no spacer between the glass.

Divided light windows.

Divided light windows can also be referred to as multi light windows. Interior bars are available with a beveled ovolo square or triangular profile and in various widths depending upon the profile. Some even make cleaning your windows easier. Simulated divided lites available in a number of different styles mimic the look of individual panes of glass in a window sash without sacrificing the energy efficiency of a single pane of glass.

Working directly with a manufacturer is a good way to ensure that your replacement windows match the old originals still on the house. Simulated divided light windows are nearly identical in appearance. This style of divided light window is a custom product with a relatively high price tag. To achieve the large uninterrupted expanses of glass typical in modern projects divided lites are not available on our signature modern line.

Benefits of divided light windows. Grilles provide the look of individual panes of glass while helping to maintain exceptional energy efficiency. Although divided light windows have a historic aesthetic and resemble the colonial time period don t be fooled. For true historical accuracy authentic divided lites utilize individual glass panes and are available as a custom order on select all wood windows.

In fact many divided light windows have insulated glass or low e glazing. They meet modern energy efficiency standards. Removable interior grille removable interior wood grilles are secured via a fastener or grille clip and can be removed enabling you to easily clean the glass surface. Grilles are bonded to the outside of the glass only on triple pane products with grilles between the glass on the interior.

While custom true divided light multi pane windows made of solid wood can be pricey at upwards of 2 500 per double glazed unit smaller companies may offer more affordable pricing. In fact if you were standing in front of them you d be hard pressed to tell they weren t a true divided light window as the light reflection and shadowing differences are minimal. If desired a simulated frame divider like a single simulated divided lite can be applied to the midline of a window to create the appearance of two large windows where only one has been installed. Divided lite bars are adhered to the exterior and interior of the glass with aesthetically pleasing spacer bars installed between the glass panes to create the illusion of true divided lites.

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