Bayview Glossary

Separately framed pieces or panes of glass. A double-hung window, for instance, often has several lites divided by muntins in each sash. These designs are often referred to as six-over-six, eight-over-one, etc., to indicate the number of lites in each sash. Designs simulating the appearance of separately framed panes of glass are often referred to as SDLs or simulated divided lites. Designs using actual separate pieces of glass are sometimes referred to as TDLs or true divided lites.

These are the glass inserts that go into the door or sidelights. They come in different sizes and styles.

These are glass lites attached to the sides of a door frame to give the door unit a wider look.

A single sheet of material used as the face of a door.

A complete door panel that has not been assembled into a frame.

The bottom weather stripping on the door slab.

An insulating often decorative glass unit that appears in the middle portion or slab of a door. Doorlites can be installed in the upper, middle to upper or lower to upper section of a door. Stained Glass, etched glass, frosted glass, tinted glass, the options are unlimited.

Use of two panes of glass in a window to increase energy efficiency and provide other performance benefits. May or may not refer to an insulating glass unit.