#ANDERSEN WINDOW GRID REPLACEMENT WINDOWS#

#ANDERSEN WINDOW GRID REPLACEMENT WINDOWS#

We now have the ability to fabricate very large pieces of glass for windows and doors, so the decision to add the decorative element of grids is entirely subjective. Whatever you call them, these grilles began as a purely functional element of a window, but evolved to be more of a style choice. Maybe you’ve even heard them referred to by something else. The pieces between the glass are known by different names, but they all refer to the same thing - they are called grilles, grids, muntins, mullions, or sash strips. The smaller pieces of glass were placed into a larger grid that joined the pieces together for the appearance of a larger window. In the 1800’s, glass manufacturing made it impractical or impossible to fabricate very large pieces of glass, so windows were by necessity either very small, or constructed of multiple, smaller panes of glass. Are they called grids, grilles, or muntins? And what are they? Whether you are shopping for new construction or replacing the windows or doors in your existing home, one thing will become abundantly clear to you right away - there are a lot of decisions to make! Rather than be overwhelmed, just take one thing at a time and make the choices that are right for you and your family. You have a lot of options when it comes to the grille construction or grid construction of your windows and doors. Grille Construction - between the glass, removable, permanent, simulated divided light.

Andersen window grid replacement