Once you decide that your new windows will be vinyl and that they will have impact resistant glass and so on, you still have smaller decisions to make that will have a say in how your windows look and feel on your home. If you know you want grids on your windows, you then have to decide between all of the many options. Here are a few tips to help you wade your way through window grids so you can find what will fit your Pompano Beach, FL home the best.
Colonial/Cape Cod Style
If you have this type of home, you will usually have double-hung windows that have six square grids on the top and bottom of each portion of the window. This is the traditional style, but of course, as the homeowner, you can do whatever you’d like.
Craftsman Style
Craftsman homes have full pane windows on the bottom and accented divided panes on the top. This style of grids are most often found on double-hung windows so there is a distinct separation between one window and another. The grids on top are usually longer vertically and have three long panes without horizontal grids.
Prairie Style
If you have casement windows on your home, prairie style grids are the most popular. They can also be placed on double-hung windows. This grid style has a pattern with small square panes in each former and longer ones in along the top and bottom. The middle of the window is open for viewing since the grids are all on the outer edges of the window pane.
Victorian/Neo-Victorian Style
If you’ve ever seen anything truly Victorian, you know there are elaborate decorations that go with the style. You might see diamond grids on the top of the window sash in double hung windows with full glass panels on the bottom. There are also often enhanced colors on the grid patterns for more elaborate decorative manners.
As you may have noticed, there are plenty of options when it comes to grids for your new windows Pompano Beach, FL. And these are just a few examples! If you know what materials you want, what color you’ll choose, and how many panes of glass you want, the grids might be about the only decision you have left to make. However, it’s still an important decision. The grids will make a statement in how your windows look and they’ll also dictate how much of a view you have.
When you’re ready to make the decisions on windows, both large and small, the professionals at High End Impact Windows & Doors are here to help. Just call us at 954-782-7100 with any questions you have about windows, grids, or anything in between. We want you to have the right windows all the way down to the little details. You can stop by and see examples in our showroom at 1472 S Dixie Hwy E, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 where we’re happy to show you around or let you browse on your own!
