Bestar offers a full range of Garage Door Window Inserts that add distinction to any home.
The convenient interchangeable inserts allow you to transform the look of your door instantly simply by switching insert patterns. The inserts are U.V. protected and are available in all door colors.
The Garage Door Window Inserts can also be painted to match existing trim colors on your home.
Thermal Windows Advantage:
(1) Sealed, double-pane windows with a total thickness of 1″ (25.4 mm)
(2) 2⅛” (3 mm) thick panes of Polycarbonate (or Tempered Glass)
(3) Sealed aluminum extrusions using the Intercept system, with low thermal conductivity
(4) a ¾” (19 mm) air space
(5) Each window is inserted into a seamless, one-piece (molded in a single casting), polypropylene frame (no color fade), at the factory.
Bestar polycarbonate glazing color options include Clear, Dark Gray, Frosted, Bronze and Pebble with UV rating. These 5 colors enhance curb appeal and meet current color trends for homes and buildings.
Types and Features of Garage Door Windows
Shape Styles
A main feature in garage door windows is the style and shape of the window itself. It’s a primary consideration because you want the style to match the style of your home.
Materials
Just like garage doors come in an array of materials, garage door windows also require a choice of materials. The most common are:
(1) Plain Glass: Glass garage door windows are typical. Just like regular windows, they can be insulated and can be textured for privacy.
(2) Tempered Glass: Tempered Glass are more robust and safer than plain glass. Tempered glass is four to five times stronger than regular glass. In addition, it shatters into small, dull pieces that shouldn’t cause cuts when it breaks, making it safer than traditional glass.
(3) Polycarbonate: Polycarbonate is more durable and more impact resistant than glass. Many customers use our polycarbonate replacements instead of glass because they are much stronger than the original. Polycarbonate garage door windows are also lighter and create less strain on your opener due to reduced weight. Polycarbonate Sheet 200-250 Times Stronger Than Glass.
Privacy
Many people would rather not have plain see-through glass windows. Due to the retracting nature of garage doors, shades and blinds aren’t really an option for privacy, so many people choose to texture or tint their garage door windows for added privacy.
Here are some standard privacy options for garage door windows:
(1) Tint: Tint is an easy way to add privacy without compromising the glass-look of the windows.
(2) Frost: Frost adds an aesthetic texture along with privacy.
Insulation
Thermal windows, also known as double-pane windows, can be installed on almost any garage door with the right tools and technique recommended by our professionals. This double glazing technology improves the energy efficiency of the windows through insulation while preventing the infiltration of air and humidity between the panes.
Before purchasing new thermal windows, it is important to know some technical information about your garage door, such as the year of manufacture, its dimensions, its color, its thickness, its patterns and its channels. Also, you will have to decide on the type of glass you need, like clear, satin, as well as the window tint grade and type of grid.
