If you prefer to have a view of the outside of your garage opt to place the windows in the third panel from the bottom.
How to install garage door windows.
For instructions on how to install a new garage door opener see how to install a garage door opener.
Rough out dimensions size of hole needed to place the window into step 2.
Based on your length decide upon how many garage window panels.
Garage door springs are delicate mechanisms and even a slight weight increase can create a potentially dangerous imbalance.
Unless you re a professional garage door installer you re probably not aware of the impact that installing windows can have on the door s spring system.
Securely mounted hardware and rails.
Next center the middle two panels on the garage door and after making sure each panel is level mark with a pencil.
Then mark the hole locations with a pencil and.
If the door is closing and the beam between the eyes is interrupted the door will automatically reverse.
Choose where on the garage door you d like to place your new window generally mounted high on the garage door.
Instructions start by measuring your garage door s entire length.
Placing windows at the top panel adds splendor to the door and allows more light into the garage while giving you some privacy.
This gives them height without making it hard to see outside.
Aler choosing the loca on for the window take measurements of the panel in which you wish to add your window.
In most cases and if you purchase a prefabricated garage door window the window will come with screws which are used to screw the front and back sides together.