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−	|title = Window Accessories and Parts	+	|title = Window Grilles
−	|image        = [[File:Space holder.jpg|215px|alt= Replacement Window Accessories and Parts]]	+	|image        = [[File:Space holder.jpg|215px|alt=Window Grilles]]
	|header5 = Other Names:		|header5 = Other Names:
−	|data6   = Replacement Window Accessories and Parts	+	|data6 = Window Decorations
	|header7 = Description:		|header7 = Description:
−	|data8   = Additional window parts and accessories can add to a window's aesthetic appearance as well as to its function and energy efficiency}}	+	|data8 = Metal, wood or vinyl designs clipped on or inserted in-between the panes of replacement windows.}}
−	A window's frame and sash cannot function properly without additional window parts. These parts include hardware and other parts which enhance a window's weather resistance and thermal performance and allow the window to operate smoothly. In addition, window accessories including storm windows, grilles and screens provide both useful and decorative additions to a window's design and utility. Window parts and accessories may be purchased in conjunction with a replacement window or as a separate purchase.	+	'''Window grilles''' are an accepted enhancement for [[Replacement-Windows|replacement windows]]. They are available in a wide range of materials, shapes, designs, colors, and sizes. Window grilles are often custom ordered and are inserted in-between the panes of [[Double-Glazed-Windows|double]] and [[Triple-Glazed-Windows|triple glazed widows]], making them a permanent part of the fixture. Clip-on window grilles are also available and can be added and taken off at will.
−	== Window Frame and Sash ==	+	== Grille Options ==
−	Basic components of a window [[Window Framing Materials|frame]] and [[Window Sashes|sash]] include the window rail, stile, [[Window Grilles#Muntin_Bars|muntins]], [[Interior Window Trim|catch, casing]], [[panes| Overview Replacement Windows#Glazing_Options]], side jamb, [[Window Balance System| sash pulleys, sash cord, sash weights]] and [[Window Sills| stool, apron, outer sill  and sill horn]].	+	There are three grille options for replacement windows -- muntins, installed grilles and clip-on grilles.
−	== Additional Window Parts ==	+	=== Muntin Bars ===
−	In addition to these basic components, in order for a window to function properly and provide the weather resistance and energy efficiency that the homeowner expects it needs proper handles, cranks, locking mechanisms, weatherstripping, spacer bars and screens. Older windows or [[Single Pane Windows|single glazed windows]] may also have a storm window inserted into the window frame for instances of severe weather.	+	Muntins are bars that separate and hold panes of glass in a window. They have the appearance of window grilles but actually create a [[Multi Lit Windows|multi lit window]] in which numerous separate glass panes are bonded together to form one large window. Muntin grilles are a more expensive than other types of grilles but enhance a window's security and safety by blocking the window to intruders and preventing the shattering of one big glass panel. They are not know to be [[Energy-Efficient-Windows|energy efficient]].
−	These parts include components of windows which are made of any window framing material including [[Wood Windows|wood]], [[Wood Clad Windows|wood clad]], [[Composite Windows|composite]], [[fiberglass windows|fiberglass]], [[Aluminum Windows|aluminum]] and [[Vinyl Windows|vinyl]].	+	=== Installed Grilles ===
		+	Any grille pattern can be installed within two panes of a [[Double-Glazed-Windows|double]] or [[Triple-Glazed-Windows|triple pane window]].  These grilles are built in as part of the unit and are then sealed into the window frame. Installed grilles are a permanent feature of the window and do not hinder cleaning the window.
−	=== Hardware ===	+	=== Clip On Grilles ===
−	Window hardware includes the [[Window Cranks|cranks]], [[Window Handles |handles]] and locks that are used to operate the windows properly.	+	Clip on grilles can be added to any window frame which is built to accommodate the clips which adhere to the window frame. Clip on grilles include one grille unit which is placed against the interior or exterior pane of a window where it clips into prepared holders to hold the grille in place. These grilles must be removed when cleaning the window. Metal clips can become rusty, necessitating periodic replacement of clips.
−	==== Window Cranks ====	+	== Window Shapes==
−	Window cranks are used to crank open a hinged window such as a [[Casement Windows|casement]], [[Awning  Windows|awning]], [[Hopper Windows|hopper]] or [[Garden Windows|garden]] window. The cranks can be installed in multiple ways which, depending on the installation. will enable the crank to operate so that the window opens either inwardly or outwardly. There are also specific tilt-turn cranks. Cranks are available in a variety of die-cast metals including chrome, stainless steel, bronze, polished brass or a cost-efficient alternative -- hard plastic. They can be attached to windows which are constructed of any material.	+	Window grilles are appropriate for all window styles including [[Operating Windows|operating]] and [[Non Operating Windows|non operating windows]]. Grilles can be formed to accommodate [[Special Shape Windows|special shape windows]] including different curves and angles to match elliptical, eyebrow, full arch head, full circle, half cord, half circle, full cord, octagon, partial arch head, half elliptical, partial chord, pentagon, quarter circle, trapezoid, springline, Isosceles triangle and right triangle shaped windows.
−	==== Window Handles ====	+	== Grille Styles ==
−	[[Window Handles|Window handles]] are attached to [[Horizontal Sliding Windows|horizontal]] or [[Vertial Sliding Windows|vertical]] sliding windows to slide, push or pull a window open or closed. Window handles' designs vary widely, from decorative to purely functional, and include stainless steel, chrome, brass, bronze and hard plastic materials. Exterior handles must be manufactured with a durable material that will stand up to the weather elements.  Special handles operate multi-point locking systems to lock the window automatically when it closes. There are also specific handles for [[Tilt Turn Windows|tilt-turn]] and [[Tilt Slide Windows|tilt-slide]] windows.	+	There are numerous grille designs including geometric shapes, curves and combinations of the two. Some popular grille designs are rectangular shapes topped by a round arch for [[Double Hung Windows|double hung]] or [[Casement Windows|casement windows]], large rectangular shapes framed by smaller rectangles, diamonds, rounded shapes, bars, sunbursts and even flowers and other elegant images. Grille styles are available as Colonial, Prairie, Cathedral, Elegant, Heritage, Diamond, Classic, Traditional, Victorian, Cottage, Oriel, Trellis and more.
−	=== Window Locks ===	+	== Architectural Design ==
−	Window locks are essential to secure a home from intruders. Various locking mechanisms are appropriate with different [[Types of Windows|window types]] while other locking mechanisms are only suitable for one specific type of window.	+	The decision regarding which type of grille to include in a window is often based on the architectural design of the room in which it will be installed.
−		+
−	==== Bolt Lock ====	+	=== Furniture ===
−	Bolt locks are suitable for casement windows. The lock operates with a key by sliding the bolt into a metal cup that mounts within the window sill.	+	A room that includes an Art Deco theme may do well with geometric window grilles that has patterns such as squares, circles or bars. Ornate patterned grilles will better compliment a room that has classical furniture.
−		+
−	==== Screw Lock ====	+
−	A screw lock involves a screw which is driven horizontally into the top of the upper track of a sliding window to keep intruders from lifting the window sash out of its track. The horizontal position of the screw ensures that the window will not slide.	+
−		+
−	==== Slip Lock ====	+
−	Several companies make slip locks for sliding windows. A stop slips over the track of the window and when the homeowner turns the thumbscrew or the lever, the window locks. When the lever is turned the other way, the window can slide freely.	+
−		+
−	==== Key Track Stop Lock ====	+
−	A key track stop involves a locking stop for a sliding window that attaches onto the track. It can be positioned to lock the window shut or allow the window to open only a specific amount to enable ventilation and maintain security.	+
−		+
−	==== Locking Pin Lock ====	+
−	A locking pin lock is suitable for double hung windows. The pin goes through one sash and secures it to the second sash, preventing intruders from lifting the sash. There are two types of locking pin locks including a lock in which the pins screw through a hole and a lock in which a special key is used to drive the pin in and out.	+
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−	==== Ventilating Locks ====	+
−	Special ventilating locks allow homeowners to open the top sash of a double hung window enough to ventilate the room but not enough to allow an intruder to enter. The lock's pin strikes a plate that is screwed into the other sash. The homeowner can decide at exactly what opening width to open the window by setting the pin accordingly. When the pin slides back around the corner the window can be fully raised.	+
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−	==== Hinged Wedge Lock ====	+
−	A hinged wedge lock can be nailed into the window track of a double-hung window to secure the window. The wedge can be moved to open the window and allow in ventilation as needed. The window will rise as far as the wedge's location when the wedge is secured in place. The window can open freely to any height when the wedge is removed.	+
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−	==== Turnbuckle Latch ====	+
−	A keyed turnbuckle latch requires that a lever be squeezed while the latch turns with a key. This type of lock is especially useful as a childproof lock.	+
−		+
−	==== Keyed Sash Locks ====	+
−	Keyed sash locks mount to the side of a double hung window and require a key to open the window.	+
−	==== Folding Locks ====	+
−	Folding locks mount on the top of a double-hung window, permitting the window to open slightly. The window can only open fully when the lock is folded inward.	+
−	== Window Accessories --	+
−	The addition of [[Window Grilles|window grilles]] to a window adds a unique and attractive design element to the window and to the room in which the window is installed.	+
−	== Window Grilles ==	+	=== Window Type ===
−	Window grilles enhance the appearance of a window and add an architectural focus to the window.	+	[[Types-of-Windows|Window types]] will also influence the type of grille that should be chosen. For instance, Divided Lite grilles, in which the grilles form squares, are suitable for French windows. Muntins, let in light but enhance security at the same time. If one pane breaks, the homeowner must only replace that one pane, rather than the whole window. Sunburst grilles are often used for curved special shape windows.
−		+
−	=== Window Grille Installation Options ===	+
−	Different grille installation options are available for varying requirements and situations.	+
−		+
−	==== Installed Grilles ====	+
−	Window grilles may be installed in between the panes of a [[Double Pane Window|double glazed]] or [[Triple Pane Window|triple glazed]] window. This installation is permanent. The grilles do not protrude from the glass and do not interfere with window cleaning.	+
−	==== Clip On Grilles ====	+	== Materials ==
−	Clip on grilles can be included in any window frame which has been constructed to accommodate the grille's clips. These clips adhere to the window frame so the frame must have insert holes to which the clips can hold. Clip on grilles can be removed when cleaning the window. The clips can rust, necessitating periodic replacement clips.	+	Grilles for replacement windows can be made of different materials.
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		+	=== Metal ===
		+	Muntin grilles are generally formed using stainless steel or wrought iron. These materials are easily shaped and molded and are also sturdy and provide enhanced security while offering the decorative properties of the grilles. These grilles are especially appropriate for contemporary architectural designs and are frequently placed near balconies or fireplaces. Steel muntin grilles cannot be used for [[Egress Emergency Exit Windows|egress windows]] and should not be used in any window which may in an emergency, serve as a door.
		+
		+	=== Vinyl ===
		+	Vinyl grilles are generally used for [[Vinyl-Windows|vinyl frame windows]]. They are inexpensive and durable but if they are exposed to sunlight, the color may fade.
−	==== Muntin Bars ====	+	=== Wood ===
−	Muntins are bars separate and hold panes of glass within a window frame. They look like window grilles but are actually [[Multi-Lit-Windows|multi lit windows]] in which separate glass panes bond together to form one large window. Muntin grilles enhance a security and safety by creating a block against intruders. They also a large plate of glass from shattering in  the event that the window breaks.	+	Wood grilles are suitable for [[Wood Windows|wood frame windows]] and [[Wood Clad Windows|wood clad windows]]. They must be installed within the window panes or as clip ons on the interior of the window to prevent weather damage.
−	=== Grille Styles ====	+	[[Category:Replacement Windows]]
−	Deciding which type of grille to include in a window is often based on the architectural design of the room in which it will be featured. Styles include geometric curves and shapes and combinations of the two. Some grille frames are curved while the interior lines are geometric lines while others combine curves and lines together within a grille frame of any shape.	+
−	Window grilles can be formed to meet any [[Special Shape Window|window shape]] including triangles, pentagons, chords, circles, elliptical, eyebrows, arch heads, octagons, trapezoids and more. Grille styles are available for Cathedral, Elegant, Heritage, Colonial, Prairie, Diamond, Classic, Traditional, Victorian, Cottage, Oriel, Trellis and other home designs.	+
−	== Window Screens ==	+
−	Quality [[Window Screens|window screens]] often make the difference between the ability to open an [[Operating Window|operating window]] or not. Windows with good screens prevent debris, insects and even, sometimes, wandering animals from entering a home. Replacement windows include screens as part of the window order. The screen fits snugly into the frame's track to enable ventilation while ensuring that insects and other debris cannot enter the room.	+
−	In general the screen fits into the exterior of a window's frame but for outswing hinged windows, the screen is installed into the inner part of the frame.	+
−	=== Screen materials ===	+
−	Screens may be produced using various types of materials including bronze, nylon, stainless steel, metal, mesh and fiberglass. In addition to the availability of each type of material, homeowners must consider which type of screen will meet the needs of their particular climate. Denser screen materials can reduce the [[Solar Heat Gain Coefficient|solar heat gain coefficient]] and [[Visible Transmittance|visible transmittance]] in extremely hot or sunny climates while bronze and other non-corrosive materials are suggested for salty-air regions.	+
−	== Weatherstripping ==	+
−	[[Window Weatherstripping|Weatherstripping]] seals the air leaks that exist around an operating window. The weatherstripping prevents air from penetrating the gaps that surround a window. Weatherstripping options include tension seals, felt seals, reinforced vinyl seals, reinforced foam seals, taped seals, wiper/brush seals and magnet seals. The type of weatherstripping to use will depend on the window's framing material, the local climate and expected wear and tear on the weatherstripping.	+
−	== Spacer Bars ==	+
−	Spacer bars are laid at the bottom of a window sash, in between the panes of a multi-pane window. The spacer bar prevents moisture condensation from developing between the pellets of [[Silica Desiccant|silica desiccant]] which are located within the spacer bar's aluminum perimeter strip.	+
−	The silica desiccant absorbs moisture that results from any incoming air that enters the area between the panes.	+
−	== Storm Windows ==	+
−	[[Storm Windows|Storm windows]] are inserted into the window's outer frame, behind the window sash. Storm windows address the problem of leaky windows and prevent drafts from entering a house. Storm windows do not address the issue of a window's thermal insulation capabilities and offer a negligible enhancement of insulating performance.	+

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Latest revision as of 19:43, 1 May 2013

Window Grilles

Other Names:
Window Decorations
Description:
Metal, wood or vinyl designs clipped on or inserted in-between the panes of replacement windows.

Window grilles are an accepted enhancement for replacement windows. They are available in a wide range of materials, shapes, designs, colors, and sizes. Window grilles are often custom ordered and are inserted in-between the panes of double and triple glazed widows, making them a permanent part of the fixture. Clip-on window grilles are also available and can be added and taken off at will.

Contents 1 Grille Options 1.1 Muntin Bars 1.2 Installed Grilles 1.3 Clip On Grilles 2 Window Shapes 3 Grille Styles 4 Architectural Design 4.1 Furniture 4.2 Window Type 5 Materials 5.1 Metal 5.2 Vinyl 5.3 Wood

[edit] Grille Options

There are three grille options for replacement windows -- muntins, installed grilles and clip-on grilles.

[edit] Muntin Bars

Muntins are bars that separate and hold panes of glass in a window. They have the appearance of window grilles but actually create a multi lit window in which numerous separate glass panes are bonded together to form one large window. Muntin grilles are a more expensive than other types of grilles but enhance a window's security and safety by blocking the window to intruders and preventing the shattering of one big glass panel. They are not know to be energy efficient.

[edit] Installed Grilles

Any grille pattern can be installed within two panes of a double or triple pane window. These grilles are built in as part of the unit and are then sealed into the window frame. Installed grilles are a permanent feature of the window and do not hinder cleaning the window.

[edit] Clip On Grilles

Clip on grilles can be added to any window frame which is built to accommodate the clips which adhere to the window frame. Clip on grilles include one grille unit which is placed against the interior or exterior pane of a window where it clips into prepared holders to hold the grille in place. These grilles must be removed when cleaning the window. Metal clips can become rusty, necessitating periodic replacement of clips.

[edit] Window Shapes

Window grilles are appropriate for all window styles including operating and non operating windows. Grilles can be formed to accommodate special shape windows including different curves and angles to match elliptical, eyebrow, full arch head, full circle, half cord, half circle, full cord, octagon, partial arch head, half elliptical, partial chord, pentagon, quarter circle, trapezoid, springline, Isosceles triangle and right triangle shaped windows.

[edit] Grille Styles

There are numerous grille designs including geometric shapes, curves and combinations of the two. Some popular grille designs are rectangular shapes topped by a round arch for double hung or casement windows, large rectangular shapes framed by smaller rectangles, diamonds, rounded shapes, bars, sunbursts and even flowers and other elegant images. Grille styles are available as Colonial, Prairie, Cathedral, Elegant, Heritage, Diamond, Classic, Traditional, Victorian, Cottage, Oriel, Trellis and more.

[edit] Architectural Design

The decision regarding which type of grille to include in a window is often based on the architectural design of the room in which it will be installed.

[edit] Furniture

A room that includes an Art Deco theme may do well with geometric window grilles that has patterns such as squares, circles or bars. Ornate patterned grilles will better compliment a room that has classical furniture.

[edit] Window Type

Window types will also influence the type of grille that should be chosen. For instance, Divided Lite grilles, in which the grilles form squares, are suitable for French windows. Muntins, let in light but enhance security at the same time. If one pane breaks, the homeowner must only replace that one pane, rather than the whole window. Sunburst grilles are often used for curved special shape windows.

[edit] Materials

Grilles for replacement windows can be made of different materials.

[edit] Metal

Muntin grilles are generally formed using stainless steel or wrought iron. These materials are easily shaped and molded and are also sturdy and provide enhanced security while offering the decorative properties of the grilles. These grilles are especially appropriate for contemporary architectural designs and are frequently placed near balconies or fireplaces. Steel muntin grilles cannot be used for egress windows and should not be used in any window which may in an emergency, serve as a door.

[edit] Vinyl

Vinyl grilles are generally used for vinyl frame windows. They are inexpensive and durable but if they are exposed to sunlight, the color may fade.

[edit] Wood

Wood grilles are suitable for wood frame windows and wood clad windows. They must be installed within the window panes or as clip ons on the interior of the window to prevent weather damage.