Cleaning True Divided Light Windows

Whether you have true divided light windows or simulated divided light windows you have different grille width and design options.

Cleaning true divided light windows.

Choose from any divided lite option either authentic or simulated with or without spacer bar or grilles between the glass for a smooth surface and easy cleaning. The wood that holds the panes in my true divided light double paned curved top large central window has rotted. The pole uses purified water to leave the glass streak free. This window grid configuration is sometimes similar to the familiar tick tack toe pattern.

That said true divided light sash tdl reflects light differently. I m afraid of ruining the curb appeal if i replace the central window with simulated divided light. We also have grilles between the glass gbg options for a traditional look while providing the ease of cleaning that no grilles provides. Window frames and muntins on tdls also tend to be thicker throwing deeper more architectural shadow lines.

Multiple panes of glass each reflect light so that the reflection in the window dances subtly as you pass by. This style of divided light window is a custom product with a relatively high price tag. However simulated divided light windows are an upgrade from the true divided light windows. Because the grilles are removable simulated divided light windows are extremely easy to clean.

Ply gem no longer offers true divided light windows. True divided are also called french panes or sometimes referred to as muntins. When it comes to patterns we can create almost any divided lite pattern including combinations of widths unique profiles rectangular or curved cuts and more. Most divided light windows have nine lights pieces of glass in a sash three high and three wide.

Simulated divided light windows are nearly identical in appearance. Windows with true divided lights make use of thin muntins between individual panes of glass. Do have any options. 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.

Whether cleaning the true divided light or simulated windows a water fed pole is needed. They give the same historic appeal without the negative aspects of permanent panes.