ODL Inc. (ODL) has introduced modern bar configurations and Black and two-tone Bronze/White colors for its Grilles Between Glass (GBG) product line.
Grilles Between Glass mimic the appearance of divided light doors but give owners the same aesthetic via a simplified manufacturing process. The grilles, or dividers, are housed within two panes of glass.
GBG options from ODL are available in standard 5/8-inch flat grille or wide 7/8-inch flat grille in six finishes — White, Tan, Champagne, Black, Bronze and two-tone with a Bronze exterior and White interior. The Black and two-tone finishes — new to the ODL product line up — were created to meet customer demand for on-trend color options that complement today’s architectural styles, including Urban Loft and Modern Farmhouse. In these styles, the use of divided light in windows has paved the way for doors to follow the same trend.
Doors using GBGs in Black evoke the industrial look that is characteristic of restored, Urban Loft-style apartments. The two-tone Bronze/White GBGs satisfy the rustic look common in Modern Farmhouse design, which often includes a white aesthetic with bronze or copper accents.
GBGs from ODL are also now available in several bar configurations to complement a range of architectural trends by drawing from elements of classic architectural styles, as well as newer industry trends. The rise in popularity of horizontal grilles within door glass came from owners who desired the divided light look but wanted larger lights and fewer bars. This translated from windows to doors, particularly in Urban Loft and Modern Farmhouse architectural styles.
Owners can benefit from GBG products in the form of simplified maintenance, as the two solid panes of glass clean with ease and are more cost-effective to replace if the door glass is shattered.
ODL offers its collection of GBG styles in a range of sizes, including half light (22- by 36-inch), three-quarter light (22- by 48-inch) and full light (14-, 20- or 22- by 64- or 80-inch) dimensions. Side light glass options are available for 7- or 8- by 36-, 48-, 64- or 80-inches and can feature 2-6 lights. All configurations are available in energy efficient Low-E door glass, which helps meet ENERGY STAR requirements when used with an ENERGY STAR qualified door or sidelight.
GBGs from ODL are available in the ODL Evolve frame, an injection-molded frame made in FiberPro material to provide rigidity and utilizing a dry-foam sealant which eliminates messy ooze-out common in wet glazes and provides quality application. The latest innovations to Evolve simplify installation and make the frame less likely to warp or separate from the glass over time. Evolve frame options for GBGs include a maintenance-free White frame and a paintable/stainable Oak frame.