We offer a complete window program from windsor windows and doors along with our traditional brosco window units and larson storm windows.
Cleaning true divided light windows.
That said true divided light sash tdl reflects light differently.
For true historical accuracy authentic divided lites utilize individual glass panes and are available as a custom order on select all wood windows.
They have a thin piece of wood outlining each pane and typically resemble a tic tac toe board.
There is sometimes however and issue with removing the grids.
We offer simulated divided light sdl for an authentic look with the energy efficiency of a modern window design.
Cleaning simulated divided lights is no different than cleaning a normal window.
Brosco window units designed to fit the needs of any new construction.
Because the grilles are removable simulated divided light windows are extremely easy to clean.
Once the grids are removed the normal window cleaning process will do.
We also have grilles between the glass gbg options for a traditional look while providing the ease of cleaning that no grilles provides.
Simulated divided light offers permanent grilles on the exterior and and a choice of permanent or removable wood interior grilles with no spacer between the glass.
Removable interior grille removable interior wood grilles are secured via a fastener or grille clip and can be removed enabling you to easily clean the glass surface.
This type of window is commonly seen on older homes because of its historic background.
Whether you have true divided light windows or simulated divided light windows you have different grille width and design options.
Because the grilles are removable simulated divided light windows are extremely easy to clean.
Most divided light windows have nine lights pieces of glass in a sash three high and three wide.
However the cleaning procedure is more difficult than modern style windows.
For those who seek historical accuracy authentic divided lites utilize many individual glass panes in a single window.
Simulated divided light windows are nearly identical in appearance.
Window frames and muntins on tdls also tend to be thicker throwing deeper more architectural shadow lines.
True divided light windows are also known as french panes.
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.
This style of divided light window is a custom product with a relatively high price tag.
Multiple panes of glass each reflect light so that the reflection in the window dances subtly as you pass by.
Simulated divided lites available in a number of different styles mimic the look of individual panes of glass in a window sash without sacrificing the energy efficiency of a single pane of glass.
Brosco is the leading distributor of windows in the northeast for over 80 years.