Windows in a garage door can be beneficial, but they can be also considered safety hazards. You should consider your options before you decide to place windows in your garage door. You can always go back and add replacement windows later with most garage door models.
A lot of benefits come with garage door windows. Renewal by Andersen® of Northwest Ohio knows four main ones:
1. Add Natural Light
The benefits of a garage door with windows are so appealing. One such benefit is natural lighting. When you install a garage door with windows, you won’t have to stumble through the dark any longer.
Besides lighting up the space and preventing bumped shins, it also saves on energy. With windows, you’ll only turn your light on for nighttime garage hunts.
2. Consider Right Materials
The best frame material that you can use for replacement windows is polypropylene, which does not fade over time. The windows should be real glass, which does not get scratched that easy. Also, choose double panes instead of a single pane. These materials will make the windows hard to break. They will make your garage more energy-efficient.
3. Think About Safety
For safety, install windows only in the top section of your garage door. Also, choose tinted or frosted glass for your windows. Both the location of the windows and the tint or frost will keep people from seeing inside. Yet, you will still have the natural light that you desire.
4. Boost Aesthetic Appeal
One of the benefits of garage door windows is their aesthetic appeal. Windows break up the monotonous pattern and create something fresh looking. The right replacement windows add curves and contrast to an otherwise dull door. They’ll even reflect the beauty of the sun.
Enhance the look and feel of your home with the right windows on your garage door. Call Renewal by Andersen of Northwest Ohio for a free consultation at (419) 931-6087. We serve homeowners in Bowling Green, Sylvania, Perrysburg and nearby areas in Ohio.
