Mark the spot for the window.
How to install garage door windows.
Next center the middle two panels on the garage door and after making sure each panel is level mark with a pencil.
Instructions start by measuring your garage door s entire length.
Rough out dimensions size of hole needed to place the window into step 2.
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.
Placing windows at the top panel adds splendor to the door and allows more light into the garage while giving you some privacy.
If the eyes aren t connected the door won t operate.
Securely mounted hardware and rails.
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.
Garage door springs are delicate mechanisms and even a slight weight increase can create a potentially dangerous imbalance.
If the door is closing and the beam between the eyes is interrupted the door will automatically reverse.
Then mark the hole locations with a pencil and.
Aler choosing the loca on for the window take measurements of the panel in which you wish to add your window.
For instructions on how to install a new garage door opener see how to install a garage door opener.
This gives them height without making it hard to see outside.
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.