Garage door windows can affect the weight of the garage door making the overall weight of the garage door go either up or down. This is depend on the type of garage door you have and the type of windows installed. The primary factor is the material the garage door is made from, is it a single layer of steel, 2 layers, three layers or wood. Each material has an affect on the weight of the garage door. Next are the type and style of windows being installed. Are they regular glass, tempered glass or insulated two layer glass. Finally
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It is possible to add garage door windows to garage door panel that has already been installed. This process is not recommended, and will likely void any garage door warranty from the manufacturer. Garage door panels are manufactured with added structural supports for windows from the manufacturer, without these structural additions, the garage door panel has been compromised. Many DIY’ers have found they can order after market garage door windows to install in a preinstalled garage door panel. The process involves taking accurate measurements to ensure you purchase the proper size windows and even more precise measurements prior to cutting
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Most manufacturers have window options available for garage doors. The style and type of windows vary by manufacturer and model number of the garage door. Typically windows are considered an upgrade to a garage door and there is usually an additional cost for windows. Prices vary by manufacturer and the region you live in so check with as local garage door company for styles, availability and cost.

Repairing broken windows on a garage door can be a simple task or a very difficult task depending on the type of door you have and the manner in which the window is installed. Wooden doors are the easiest to replace as there is usually a piece of molding like, quarter round, that holds the window in place. To remove the broken window you will need to remove the molding by prying it out, be careful not to break the molding. Be careful not to cut yourself not to cut yourself when removing and replacing the glass. Next you will
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