We’re nearly at the turn of the season and transitions are always good times to make a change. Make this autumn the season in which you finally replace that old garage door that’s been bugging you for months for a brand new one that’ll keep you happy for years. It’s time to look to the future and leave that raggedy old door behind. The real question is what kind of door will you ask the Stanfordville garage doors company to install? More specifically, you’re going to have to make the decision as to whether or not you want your overhead garage door to have windows. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons to windows in your garage door.
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Windows always make a home look a bit cozier and more inviting. Windows will give you the opportunity to apply some architectural diversity to your door’s design. A door is more of an expression than you realize. By adding more elements to the design other than just wood or metal, you can expand what you present to the world with your home. Without the windows, you’ll essentially build a wall that separates you from the world, rather than a door that gives the impression that you’re guests are welcome. Albeit, for some folks, that might just be precisely what they’re going for, in which case the wall option could be the better choice.
You’ll also be able to light your garage with natural light during the day. That means you can save on energy when using the garage in the daytime. In addition to the more practical reasoning, natural light always gives a room more of a natural, open and comfortable feel. But above all else, aside from your personal preference, well placed and well designed windows always add curb appeal, which inherently adds value. So if you ever plan to sell your home and look on to greener pastures, installing windows to your garage doors in a location and style of your choosing will help you get there.
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Above all else, your biggest concern will be security. Inasmuch as you want your guests to feel welcome, you also want intruders to feel unwelcome. If you live in an area that is prone to auto theft or burglary, or if you happen to be housing an automobile that may stand out next to its peers, windows may not be the best choice. If you’re concerned about your safety, the last thing you want to do is tempt a perpetrator more by giving a direct view into what he or she wishes to steal. And aside from the fact that your garage will be more visible, it will also be easier to break into since glass is much easier to break than wood, metal, or vinyl.
The Perfect Compromise
A great compromise is to install stained glass or tinted windows. This allows you to apply the aesthetic of windows without allowing any passers by to peer into your garage to check whether you’re home or not.
For more tips and information on garage door installation, call Stanfordville garage doors company Hudson Valley Overhead Doors And Operators at 845-876-2772.