Glass Bead

Glass Bead

A narrow strip of plastic, metal, or wood used to hold glass in a sash, providing a stable and removable means of installation.

Definition

A narrow strip of plastic, metal, or wood used to hold glass in a sash. Removable trim that holds glass in place.

Glass beads secure glass panes within window sashes or frames, providing a stable and removable means of installation.

Window Installation: Holding glass panes in place in residential and commercial windows.
Door Glazing: Securing glass in doors with glass inserts.
Picture Frames: Used to keep glass in place in framed artwork and photos.

Glazing: The installation of glass in windows or doors.
Sash: The frame in which window panes are set.
Muntin: A strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window.

Glass beads can be decorative as well as functional, and they are designed to be easily removed for glass replacement or repair.