Window grids are decorative patterns on a window or door consisting of vertical and/or horizontal bars that divide the larger glass sheets into smaller panes ( Custom Glass Products ). Grid types include simulated true divided lites (TDL), divided lites (SDL), grilles in the airspace (GIA), and wooden removable grids.
Why Window Grid is Important?
The time when windows were first created, glass could not be made in large sheets like today’s. They were too large and fragile that, they were not possible to move without breaking. The only solution was to build numbers of small pieces of glasses and to join together by grids.
Today, we have the technologies to create large seamless panes of glasses, so window grids are now purely aesthetic considerations for consumers who prefer a traditional window styles.
Window Grids in Desirable Style
Window grids are in a very popular style for homeowners these days—especially for the homes having traditional styling. In many historical architectural styles, grids are almost a must. On Cape Codes, Victorians, or Colonials for instance, the architectural styling of these houses was designed with divided lite windows. Houses may look a little “naked” or ‘off’ without the window grids they are very commonly associated with.
If you want your window grids match your homes’ architectural design, you should be sure that you choose a window grid manufacturer that offers a wide spectrum of different grid styles and combinations. Grids are very common across the world and hence, have numbers of varying styles depending on your living place.
Types of Window Grids
At Custom Glass Products (CGP), we offer different types of window grids, each with a variety of design and styles options. Take a look on some of our featured products.
Removable Wood Grids
Removable wooden grids feature a frame design that present strength superior to stick grids presented by other window manufacturers. These frames snap securely into the interior sashes by concealed pin system. Using these grids allow to clean windows easily, yet offer an added interior dimension. CGP also facilitates its customers with custom grid designs.
Between The Glass Grids
Grids between the glasses typically consist of aluminum bars in between two insulating glass panes, giving a look of divided lites and making window cleaning easier. Custom Glass Products lead in manufacturing these types of window grids because of offering cutting edge products and a wide spectrum of variety.
Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) Grids
Simulated Divided Lites (SDL) gives an authentic look of TDL (True Divided Lites) without compromising with energy efficiency. Exterior and interior bars are permanently fixed to the glasses and a narrow spacer bars are placed within the insulating glass airspaces. Unlike TDL, SDL utilizes single pane of insulating glasses, decreasing energy loss.
If you like to learn more about CGP window grid styles or get an estimate for your window project, visit our official website at www.cgpglass.com
