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.
These units are available with optional wood grilles contoured grilles between the glass or simulated divided lights.
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.
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.
Multiple panes of glass each.
Full divided light give your window an authentic look with grilles that are permanently applied to the interior and exterior of your window with an aluminum spacer between the glass.
Lights divided truly and otherwise simulated divided lights.
Choose our energy efficient low e insulating glass to reduce winter heat loss or summer heat gain.
For those who seek historical accuracy authentic divided lites utilize many individual glass panes in a single window.
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.
We also offer putty glazed authentic divide light units that replicate historic building aesthetics.
Available in wood or composite gbg or removable wood grille options.
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.
Here are the benefits to choosing this time honored method for your design.
That said true divided light sash tdl reflects light differently.
A true divided light window as mentioned has multiple panes of glass that are separated by muntins or grilles.
Interior bars are available with a beveled ovolo square or triangular profile and in various widths depending upon the profile.
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.
Designed to fit the needs of any new construction or renovation project.
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.
The sash are weatherstripped on the top bottom and the interlocking check rails.
An energy spacer option is also available to help achieve energy star certification in the northern climate zone a series only.
They involve multiple panes of glass that create a unique light reflection and present with added architectural shadow effects.