Converting your garage to a living space and want a more airy feel? Considering updating the appearance of your home? Or are you just stuck in the process of choosing the right new garage door to install on your house-front? Whatever the reason, you’re likely thinking for adding windows to that new garage door. There are many benefits to adding windows to your home’s garage door, and different grades of glass to choose from depending on your security and privacy needs. Budget will obviously determine some of your choices. But you can achieve a great look with light, security and privacy on any budget; you just have to focus on the most important characteristics of garage door windows.
Garage Door Windows: 5 Things to Consider
- Windows add natural light to your garage:
- Rows of windows near the top of the garage door will add daylight to the entire garage without sacrificing privacy, as they’re too high to fall at eye level from the sidewalk.
- Choosing a full-view aluminum and glass garage door gives you maximum light, a modern look, and an open feel if your garage is going to become a living space.
- Frosted windows give you natural light and privacy:
- Choosing frosted windows for your garage door is a modern and high-end appearance combined with maximum privacy.
- Frosted windows will still add daylight to your garage.
- Insulating garage door windows eliminates draft:
- Insulated, or heavy windows won’t compromise the energy efficiency of your garage. In fact, if you’re choosing to only replace one panel on your garage to accommodate the new windows, they might actually improve the energy efficiency of your current garage door.
- Custom garage door windows can boost your curb appeal:
- Designing a custom garage door to install on your home gives you nearly 1:1 return on investment because it enhances curb appeal.
- Mimic the architecture of the home in the shape of the windows you choose.
- Adding windows gives you a chance to upgrade your garage door:
- Windows add weight to a garage door, so trying to just change out one panel instead of installing a new garage door isn’t a good idea. It strains the opener system too much, and it can also throw the garage door off track or off balance.
- A new garage door and garage door opener system is an excellent investment in your home’s value and increases your home’s security and energy efficiency.
Thinking about adding windows for your new garage door installation? Give Sac’s a call today!