Muntins are only for tru divided light windows. Note: Sometimes people confuse girds and grill for modern double pane windows with muntins. Measure the height from the top of the profile to the glass. *Should equal the thickness of the sash.ģ. Measure the total thickness of the muntin. Measure the width of the muntin at the center.Ģ. Sending me a sample of the muntin to be replaced is the best and preferred method to replicate your muntin style.ġ. ( How to repair videos) Tools needed is a coping saw with very fine blade. You can cut to size and cope to mate with rail, stile or muntin. The stock will come milled as shown in the graphic below. If you need a small amount you may get lucky as we have a few short runs that are in stock. There is a milling setup fee of $25 as there are many variations in similar profiles. We have a number of period styles typical in New England and other parts of the country(see graphic) but can make custom custom cutters for a fee of $25 per profile. Muntin and rails are of straight grain select pine and run $4.00-5.00 per foot. Muntin profiles are made from straight grain Pine. OWR offers muntin, rails and stile stock molded to match your wood windows. When the damage is too great then component replacement is indicated. You can also do a wood repair also know as a Dutchman. Many rot and damage repairs to rails and stiles can be made with restoration epoxies such as Abatron rather than replacing. Use exterior grade wood glue and tape to hold for several hours and you have a restored muntin. By removing the damaged glazing bar and gluing a new glazing bar onto the back of the profile. The most frequent and simplest repair is to the glazing bar between the rabbets or rebates. My apologies but we cannot accept new orders for muntin and components at this time posted 5/24/21
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