![]() Many providers use the term “grille” while referring to decorative structures of wood or other materials those are put over single glass panes to make it look as though there were muntins isolating multiple panes of glasses. Muntins are often mistaken for “mullion” (that separates entire window units), and “astragal” (that closes the gap between two leaves of double doors). Muntin divides a single casement or window sash into a grid system of smaller glass panes, called “lites” or “lights”. Muntin can be used in windows, doors, and even furniture, traditionally in western styles of architectures. ![]() It is also called “muntin bars”, “sash bars” or “glazing bars”. In the US, the thickness of this window muntin has varied traditionally, ranging from the very slim muntin of 19th century Greek revival buildings to the thick muntin in 17th as well as early 18th century buildings.Ī muntin is a strip of metal or wood holding and separating panes of glasses in a window. The inner sides of wood made muntins are generally milled to regular profiles. In the wooden windows, a fillet is usually cut into the outer edge of muntin in order to “stop” the glass pane in the opening, and thin strips of metal and wood (also called putty) are then utilized to hold the glass in its position. Now, windows with “true divided lights” use thin muntins, usually 1/2″ to 7/8″ wide in the residential windows which are positioned in-between individual panes of glasses. At that time glasses were only created in small pieces which were called divided lights. Jamestown was founded on the Virginia beaches, where sand was plentiful. ![]() At that time glasses were produced in England that lacked adequate sand to create glasses. Window glazing came to the US during the foundation of Jamestown. They are available in three standard forms: Ogee, Traditional, & Colonial. Window grids can enhance the look of glass structures.
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