Divided Light Windows

Interior bars are available with a beveled ovolo square or triangular profile and in various widths depending upon the profile.

Divided light windows.

Add architectural interest to your home with grilles for your pella windows. 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. 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. 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.

Grilles provide the look of individual panes of glass while helping to maintain exceptional energy efficiency. To achieve the large uninterrupted expanses of glass typical in modern projects divided lites are not available on our signature modern line. Simulated divided light windows are nearly identical in appearance. Explore grille options for wood fiberglass and vinyl 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. On dual pane windows grilles are permanently bonded to the inside and outside of the glass. This style of divided light window is a custom product with a relatively high price tag. 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.

Simulated divided light grilles are a great option if you want the look of divided light windowpanes. Although divided light windows have a historic aesthetic and resemble the colonial time period don t be fooled. They meet modern energy efficiency standards. Benefits of divided light windows.

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. For true historical accuracy authentic divided lites utilize individual glass panes and are available as a custom order on select all wood windows. 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.

Grilles are bonded to the outside of the glass only on triple pane products with grilles between the glass on the interior.