What is a mullion window?

A mullion refers to the vertical piece of wood separating the panes of glass, not both the verticals and the horizontal stile pieces. Today, mullions are the vertical bars between the panes of glass in a window. As with muntins, their role is primarily decorative now.

What are window surrounds called?

A window frame is the framework that surrounds and supports the entire window system. It is comprised of the head, jamb and sill. The head is the main horizontal part forming the top of the window frame. Jambs are the main vertical parts forming the sides of a window frame.

How wide are window mullions?

The mullions are made one at a time from a wide (3” – 5”) board.

Do windows need mullions?

In such a case, muntins are basically unnecessary parts of the windows without any function, but they do have an aesthetic purpose. Window companies often offer these so-called ‘fake mullions’ as an add-on for an extra charge.

How do you protect Cill stones?

Sealing of natural stone

Prepare the wall and window sill surfaces. First, brush the wall clean to remove any dust and dirt.
Tape off the joint edges. Use masking tape to neatly tape off the sealant edges.
Open the cartridge.
Start sealing.
Smooth and remove the tape.
Rinse with clean water.

What are windows with grids?

Window grids, also known as window grills or muntins, are partitions used to visually divide a window into smaller sections for aesthetic reasons. There are a variety of styles and types of grids.

How many grids should a window have?

Typically, that’s six square or rectangular grids dividing each sash, which is known as a six-over-six window. Nine-over-nine windows, where the grid pattern has nine square grids, is also common. When the sashes don’t have the same number of grids, the top sash has more grilles than the bottom.

How thick should mullions be?

Mullion: from 132 mm deep. Glass thickness: from 30 mm to 44 mm. Seals: EPDM internal seals and glazing gaskets.

What are mullions used for in a window?

Mullions are the Vertical stones that separate the ‘window lights’ and offer a multi-light window the look and feel of a traditional building. The mullion is also used as support to heads and is therefore a load-bearing stone.

Do you need a cast stone window Mullion?

The standard range of cast stone mullions is suitable for many new build and self-build projects, with renovations projects typically requiring bespoke cast stone mullions.

How big is a stone surround for a window?

Cast Stone Window Surrounds can comprise of sills, heads, jambs and mullions. Available in six regional colour options. Dry Cast Reconstituted Stone Circular 100mm Window Surround This Stone Circular Window Surrounds ca.. Dry Cast Reconstituted Stone Circular 140mm Window Surround This Stone Circular Window Surrounds ca..

What to do with Thorverton stone window surrounds?

Choose from our standard single-skin design where the cast stone is seen externally only, or our more thermally efficient double-skin surround where the stonework is seen both externally & internally. See below for more details. Thorverton Stone window surrounds include a combination of cills, jambs, heads, mullions, transoms and label moulding.

What kind of stone is used for window surrounds?

Thorverton Stone window surrounds include a combination of cills, jambs, heads, mullions, transoms and label moulding.

Do you need mullions and transoms for window surrounds?

Mullions and transoms will only be used if the window is a multi light and multi pane window (e.g. split vertically and/or horizontally) and the label moulding is an optional item for any window or door opening, not just window surrounds. Suitable for any kind of window frame including wood, aluminium, steel and uPVC.