Colonial, prairie, craftsman and custom grid patterns, plus decorative glass for traditional and farmhouse looks.
Grids, also called muntins or grilles, divide a window into smaller panes. They change the entire character of a house: colonial grids suit brick homes, prairie patterns suit craftsman and ranch styles, and a plain window with no grids suits modern homes. Decorative glass adds a different kind of detail. Homeowners in Nashville ask us how to choose a grid pattern that matches their home and how to match grids when they are replacing only some windows.
We look at the existing windows and the architecture of the home and recommend patterns that fit. We explain the types of grids: between the glass, applied to the surface and true divided lites. We show you samples and explain the effects on cleaning, appearance and cost. We also discuss how to match grid width and color on additions and partial replacements. After installation we make sure the grids are straight and the glass is clean.
Grids between the glass are easy to clean, applied grids give a more dimensional look and true divided lites are the most traditional and the most costly.
Colonial, prairie, craftsman and diamond patterns each suit certain architecture, and we help you match them.
When replacing some windows, grid width, color and pattern should match the rest to look right from the street.
Grids between the glass stay clean, while surface grids need more care, and we explain the tradeoffs.
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BeforeAfterMatches the architecture.
Between, applied or true.
Consistent look.
Interior and exterior.
Between the glass.
Checked at the end.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us what you want or what the windows are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure each opening, check the frames, sills and trim for rot and note options for style, glass and installation method.
You get a plain written scope with the window models, glass packages, trim and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The windows are ordered or made to your sizes, inspected when they arrive and the work areas are protected.
We remove the old windows, set the new ones plumb and level, flash, insulate, seal and trim each opening.
We clean up, haul away the old windows if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for them.
Grids between the glass have little effect. True divided lites with many panes can reduce efficiency slightly.
With new windows, you can choose no grids. Existing windows need replacement or glass work.
Between-the-glass grids are easy. Surface grids need a soft cloth.
Often yes, with many models.
We compare grid width, color and pattern with samples and choose the closest match.
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