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.
Full divided light windows.
They meet modern energy efficiency standards.
An energy spacer option is also available to help achieve energy star certification in the northern climate zone a series only.
True divided lite windows will have a greater chance of seal failure because they will have more lineal feet of seal than the single seal around a single insulated glass unit used for sdl.
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.
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.
Divided light windows can also be referred to as multi light windows.
Benefits of divided light windows.
Although divided light windows have a historic aesthetic and resemble the colonial time period don t be fooled.
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.
Additionally the maxim the more parts a system has the greater the chance of failure applies if there is a chance of seal failure with one continuous seal there would be six times the chance of failure.
To achieve the large uninterrupted expanses of glass typical in modern projects divided lites are not available on our signature modern line.
This style of divided light window is a custom product with a relatively high price tag.