A door lite is a door component consisting of a glass panel with a frame that is fastened into a steel or fiberglass door, sidelight, or transom. The glass can be clear or decorative and is usually insulated for energy efficient performance.

What does number of lites mean?

So a one lite door would be a door with one pane of glass in it, a six lite door would contain six panes, a 9 lite door refers to a door with nine panes… Well, you get the picture.

What is door lite frame?

Engineered, Not Designed! Our Door Lite Frames are industry standard sizes and thickness that will fit almost any door on the market. Our frame profiles are the same for matching doors to sidelights. … Door lite frames will not break or crack when subjected to harsh weather.