What are the decorative bars on windows called?

The decorative bars on windows are commonly called “glazing bars”.

Other names you might hear:

Georgian bars – a popular style with a grid pattern (often seen in traditional homes)

Astragal bars – more authentic, fitted to both sides of the glass with a spacer in between

Astragal bar vs Georgian bar (easily confusion!)

This trips a lot of people up, so here’s the quick difference:

➕ Astragal bars

• Fixed onto the surface of the glass (inside, outside, or both)

• Usually paired with a spacer bar inside the sealed unit

• Give a more authentic, 3D appearance

• Slightly more expensive, but look better up close

➕ Georgian bars

• Inside the sealed unit only

• Completely flat (sandwiched between the glass)

• Easier to clean, cheaper, but less realistic

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