Grid Windows for Your Indianapolis Home
You’ve probably seen windows where the panes are subdivided into smaller segments. Perhaps you’ve even considered these grid windows for your own home. The style can really boost your curb appeal, and in fact, it’s a defining trait of some architectural styles, such as the American Craftsman style. Here are five facts about grid windows to help inform your decision and ensure you use these windows to your advantage on your Cincinnati home.
1) The grids on windows are also called “grilles”
If you are searching for grid window styles and trying to find ones that look best on your home, being aware of the related terminology is very helpful. The entire window along with the overlays that divide it into segments is often referred to as a “grid window.” However, the group of dividing segments is collectively known as a “grille.” The individual segments of sash material that run across the window pane are sometimes called muntins.
While you may picture a grid window as being divided into six or eight equal segments, you actually have a number of grille styles to choose from. A grid that divides the window into four segments is common on Craftsman homes, whereas one that divides it into six or eight is more suited to country cottage and rustic-style architecture. Grilles come in numerous colors, too, though you will most often see them in white since this makes them stand out against the window.
You most often see grilles on double-hung windows – sometimes only on the top window sash. However, you can have a grille placed only at the top of a casement window, which makes it look like a double-hung window with a top grid. This is a common option among Indianapolis homeowners who prefer casement windows for their efficiency and locking mechanisms, but who have home styles where hung windows look more appropriate.
There are several different types of grids you can purchase. If you are having new replacement windows put on your home, you can choose a style with grids built into the glass. If you want to add a grille to your existing window, you can find an add-on treatment that sits in front of the glass. There are also replacement windows made with between–the–glass grilles. These grids sit entirely between the glass panes, so you get the look of a grid window but are able to clean the window easily since the glass remains one smooth, cohesive surface.
One great thing about grid windows is that you can use them as sparingly or excessively as you like in order to give your home its best look. Use grids on the two front windows only, or place them on every window for a busier look – it just depends on your style preferences.
Renewal by Andersen offers several different styles of grilles for our replacement windows. If you’re in the market for new windows and think grid windows would look nice on your Indianapolis home, give us a call to schedule your free, in-home consultation.
