The Question Is: To Grid or Not To Grid
Grids are an easy and beautiful way to give your replacement windows, sliding glass doors and front entry doors a custom look. In the colonial days, windows were produced in small panes and mulled together using wood mouldings, currently referred to as grids. Now that impact glass is produced in larger sheets, grids have become an accessory to windows to give them a traditional look or an architectural style. The technology we have today gives us options for different grid types and styles.
Simulated Divided Lites (SDL)
To achieve the historical or traditional style, they use Simulated Divided Lites. The grids are attached on the surface of the glass. They are placed on the inside and the outside of the window for a traditional look. Grids are contoured on the exterior surface of the window making them look like they were pieced together. Achieve the style of contoured traditional windows with highly energy efficient windows that are hurricane resistant with brands such as Simonton and PGT.
Grids Between Glass (GBG)
Advancements in the industry have given us the option to put the grids between the glass panes. Impact windows are made with multiple layers of glass and laminate. Two different kinds, flat or sculptured, grids are placed in between two of those panes giving the appearance of traditional grids. Window cleaning becomes a breeze with a one flat pane of glass and no contoured grids to interfere.
Grids offered by Karoly Windows & Doors
Simonton only offers “Between-the-glass Grids”
Colonial Grids are the most popular grid patterns because of the traditional look. This pattern can be customized to fit your style.
Smooth Simulated Divided Lites Grids
Textured Simulated Divided Lites Grids
Grids Between Glass Internal Grids
External Grids
Heritage & Craftsman
Textured External Grids
Heritage & Craftsman
Smooth External Grids
Simulated Divided Lights
MI SERIES
Pictured Right: One light ODL glass with Simulated Divided Lights.
- Available in 3 sizes: 1” 3 1/2” & 5”
- Smooth, paintable and made from recycled materials.
- Available in 6/8 and 8/0
Grilles Between Glass
5/8 Grille Bar
Pictured Right: Double 10 Light ODL glass with Grilles Between Glass.
- 6/8 Doors Available in: 15-Light, 10-Light, 6-Light, and 9-Light
- 8/0 Doors Available in: 18-Light or 12-Light and sidelights to match
- Clear or Low-E Glass Options
Prairie Grilles Between Glass
5/8 Grille Bar
Pictured Right: Double Full Light ODL glass with Prairie Grilles Between Glass.
- 6/8 Doors Available in:
Half Light, 3/4 Light and Full Light - 8/0 Doors Available in:
Full Light - Clear or Low-E Glass Options
Schedule your FREE in-home consultation with Karoly, our owner and contractor, today!
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