But there may come a time when they no longer suit the exterior of the house.
How to change garage door window inserts.
If you have recently updated your exterior the existing garage door window inserts might need replacing to make them compatible with the style of your home.
Garage door window inserts lend character to the exterior of your home whether a classic sunset pattern or a contemporary leaded bevel.
Shut the garage door.
When the window frame is removed it may expose the steel edges of the door which can be sharp.
These are normally decorative windows that mimic the look of an actual window without.
Search around the perimeter of the frame for screws securing the insert to the inside of the window frame.
This made replacing a single pane of glass very simple.
How to replace your garage door window glass.
The screws should be about 18 inches apart at the top bottom.
To avoid injury use extreme caution in handling glass window panes.
Before the year 2000 most garage windows were individual panes of glass held within frames that were usually made of wood.
Before getting started with your window replacement be sure to take all of the necessary safety precautions.
After the year 2000 many garage door windows started to be made of a single long pane of glass held in place between two frames that are screwed together.