Garage Door Windows: Benefits and Drawbacks
With so many ways to customise a garage door, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of options. One such route to add that personal stamp is to include garage door windows, effectively introducing natural light, design flourish and increased kerb appeal.
This feature works better for some homeowner aspirations than others. To help you make a decision, the Doormatic team has put together this handy guide to the pros and cons of garage door windows.
What are garage doors with windows?
Simply put, garage door windows are glass sections that are integrated into a garage door to allow in natural light. They can range from small and decorative to large and expansive, comfortably suiting both traditional and contemporary tastes.
A primary purpose of garage door windows is to enhance aesthetics, which is why careful consideration must be made when choosing whether to have windows and which style to get. The team here at Doormatic has a vast stock of hundreds of garage door designs for you to browse through, and our team are here to advise and support with any decision.
What are the benefits of garage doors windows?
- Highly customisable: With choices ranging from circular and nautical, all the way to sleek and modern, it’s very easy to customise your garage door windows. Here at Doormatic, we’ll talk you through our range to help you pinpoint something to suit your style. We provide different glass textures, styles and shapes to bring any property to life.
- Enhanced kerb appeal: The choice of styles, shapes and patterns of windows can greatly improve the aesthetics of your door, complementing its colour, texture and style to enhance kerb appeal and make for a beautiful first impression.
- Increases natural light: Windows facilitate the flow of natural light into your garage space, which is particularly useful if you use it as an office or living area. By allowing sunshine through the windows, you can also reduce reliance on artificial lighting within the garage, saving you on energy bills.
What are the drawbacks of garage door windows?
- Reduced privacy: Windows will mean reduced privacy, which may compromise security. A few ways of getting around this are to choose small windows, frosted glass, or to place them higher up the door to reduce the likelihood of prying eyes.
- Potential for breakages: Even the most hardy glass will still not be as robust as the materials that garage doors are made from. By introducing glass into the structure, you are slightly increasing the chances of cracks and maintenance issues, though always opting for a high-quality garage door company is the best way to limit the potential of this problem.
- Reduced insulation: Glass is not usually as well insulated as the rest of a garage door, which could mean that the overall insulating effect is not as strong if you select glass. This can be managed by working alongside your chosen garage door professional to choose the right materials and glazing options that work for your needs, including picking insulative glass.
Choose from hundreds of world-leading garage door manufacturers with help from Doormatic. As the trusted supplier and installer of garage doors for the South East, we stock something for everyone. Get inspired and browse through our site or reach out to discuss your ideas directly.
