Real divided light windows are what you ll find in an historic home and may be required when replacing windows if your house is subject to historic landmark requirements.
Authentic divided light windows.
That said true divided light sash tdl reflects light differently.
These units are available with optional wood grilles contoured grilles between the glass or simulated divided lights.
The look of multiple individual panes of glass in a window sash is popular in a wide range of architectural styles from historic replications to modern farmhouses.
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.
Although window manufacturers continue to offer a range of simulated divided lights or sdls.
A true divided light window as mentioned has multiple panes of glass that are separated by muntins or grilles.
Lights divided truly and otherwise simulated divided lights.
Available in wood or composite gbg or removable wood grille options.
They involve multiple panes of glass that create a unique light reflection and present with added architectural shadow effects.
For those who seek historical accuracy authentic divided lites utilize many individual glass panes in a single window.
The sash are weatherstripped on the top bottom and the interlocking check rails.
This traditional approach to achieving a divided window is still used today.
Designed to fit the needs of any new construction or renovation project.
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.
All sash are 1 3 8 thick with either low e insulating glass with argon gas for increased performance or a single pane putty glazed authentic divided light adl.
Multiple panes of glass each.
Interior bars are available with a beveled ovolo square or triangular profile and in various widths depending upon the profile.
An energy spacer option is also available to help achieve energy star certification in the northern climate zone a series only.
Choose our energy efficient low e insulating glass to reduce winter heat loss or summer heat gain.
Structurally true divided lite muntins and bars strengthen and stabilize the window sash particularly the extra tall or extra wide sash so common in architecture today.
We also offer putty glazed authentic divide light units that replicate historic building aesthetics.
Simulated divided light windows have just one piece of glass with removable muntins attached to both the interior and exterior of the glass usually with a strong adhesive called vbh tape.
Authentic divided lite adl separate pieces of glass are glazed between muntin bars the way windows have been made since the beginning but with marvin s updated design to increase energy efficiency.