3/4 light entry doors - true divided light or simulated divided light?
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Comments (4)If I had to have a knocker with this sort of door, I'd mount it on a post adjacent to the door. If it were my door I'd forget the knocker or change the door. Good luck on your project!...See MoreTrue Divided Opinions about True Divided Light
Comments (7)Is cost a factor? If it is, I would get three quotes: 1) a quote from your SDL manufacturer on the SDLs. (This sill likely be the least expensive, the most conveniente, and the most objectionable to restoration purists). 2) get a quote to remove, repair and reinstall the existing sashes (this will likely be the most or next-to-most expensive, the least convenient, and applauded by restoration purists). 3) get a quote from a millwork co., or whomever else may manufacture TDL windows. (this will likely be the most or second most expensive, a little less convenient (lead time) and middle-of-the-road objectionable by restoration purists). It's a sliding scale. Purity on one side, cost and efficiencey on the other. Oh, and I don't buy the quality of the light argument. My guess is that your architect is on the side of the scale of the restoration purists. This is his way of trying to provide you with an actual reason other than "because the TDL is the right thing to do." Good luck!...See Moresimulated vs. true divided light window semi-emergency
Comments (13)Thanks for your encouragement and feedback everyone. I'm always impressed by the genuine and generous support that people offer each other on these forums. I know it makes us better consumers, and our projects definitely benefit from the shared knowledge. Well, the simulated divided light windows are being delivered Wednesday and we have agreed to look at them (since they're done and all) but I sent an email yesterday to the sales rep re-iterating that we reserve our right to refuse them if we don't like them, and that they are definitely not what we even would have considered ordering. I had our builder, who we love and who has a long working relationship with the window rep, follow up to make sure everyone is on the same page. We are hoping not to hate the windows. Since they are single glazed, the space between the inside and outside muntins will be minimal. All the muntins are wood, as are the frames. Just to clarify, we did not actually supply the restoration glass to the window manufacturer, we just specified that they use Hollander Restoration glass (which we've been very happy with for a couple of other projects) and we paid the difference in our total window cost. Also, all of the new windows will be on the back of the house, and none will be visible from the street. We'll have the wood storms made to match the rest of the house (also using restoration glass), so that will help unify old and new as well. The builder is itching to install the windows, but I'm pretty sure he understands and supports us in whatever we decide. Having to start again from ground zero on brand new custom windows after waiting seven weeks so far for these won't make anybody happy. Oh well, it is what it is. I'll post a followup once we see what Weathershield sends next week. Thanks!...See MoreAnderson full divided lite grille vs simulated divided lite grill
Comments (7)This is an old thread, but I was just looking at these today and thought I would add my 2 cents for anyone else who might stumble across this in the future. On the patio doors I looked at, the spacer was aluminum/steel/silver colored and was just too noticeable. I can see how you could see through narrower grills (or see odd shadow/light patterns), but I don't think we would do the SDL even if they didn't cost extra....See MoreRelated Professionals
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