Contact your local Overhead Door ™ Distributor for additional information. Optional glass upgrades are also available. Garage door windows come standard with double-strength glass for greater durability, making them as functional as they are beautiful. (Some styles are not available in select garage door series.) Window Styles Select from an array of decorative window styles to give your home a distinct look. Be sure to ask about our optional glass upgrades, including tempered glass, clear Lexan®, solar bronze, and insulated glass. We provide a broad range of options and styles for your next residential garage door. Let your garage door’s beauty shine through with window inserts that complement the architecture and style of your house. The Original.” That’s why we offer decorative garage door windows and decorative hardware to help customize the one-of-a-kind look of your home. Knowing all the ways that garages with windows can work for you and your home, and all the potential worries that come with windows - it’s time to make an informed decision! Think about your home and what you need your garage to do.At Overhead Door Corporation, our motto is “The Genuine. So if you’re on on a tight budget, skip the windows.
Lastly, garage doors with windows cost more. If you alter your door by adding windows, you can throw off the balance of the original engineered spring and cause potential damage to your garage door opener system, which will be lifting more weight than originally intended. Each garage door spring is carefully calibrated to balance the door properly. Renovation Issues and CostĪside from the privacy and insulation, adding windows to an existing door can throw off the balance of your garage door. However, as mentioned previously, adding windows can also warm your garage. When adding a section of windows, it removes the insulation of that section.
Lack of InsulationĪnother disadvantage of windows is the lack of insulation. There are two ways that you can offset this con: You can place the windows in the top section of the door, above eye-level, or you can order frosted or obscure windows for added privacy. If you don’t want people to see what you keep in your garage, windows might not be the right fit. While windows let in light, they also allow your garage interior to be seen. The Cons of Having Garage Doors with Windows Lack of Privacyįor garages with windows, one drawback is the lack of privacy. The bottom half of the glass will be squared off, but the top will slope down and out, which is especially nice for garage door frames that aren’t. This helps created a unified and cohesive look for your home. Arc window (double): Many garage door window patterns are repeated next to each other so if you were to cut the door in half, they would be symmetrical. For example, many people choose to match the windows on their home to the windows on their garage doors. Windows add much more visual appeal to your home, and offer some additional aesthetic options. Luxurious DesignĪnother huge advantage to garages with windows, is the added design element. This can be great in the winter, but could be tough in the hot summer months. A sun-filled, welcoming garage space is perfect if you plan to use your garage as a work area, gym, or hang-out.Īlong with more light, windows allow the warmth of the sun to penetrate your garage, heating your garage. This will give your garage space a brighter feeling, and make it a more pleasant area.
The most obvious benefit of having windows in your garage door is the amount of sunlight that can easily enter. Let’s weigh the pros and cons of garage doors with windows: The Pros of Having Garage Doors with Windows Natural Lighting If you don’t want to feel claustrophobic, we’ve got an easy solution - windows! While garages with windows have many benefits, such as making an enclosed space feel open, they may not be the right fit for every home. With no natural light, garages can sometimes feel cramped, dark and dingy.