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Pros and Cons of Glass Garage Doors 

• It improves curb appeal. The striking nature of a glass garage door is sure to boost the curb appeal of your home. This is actually the primary reason homeowners opt for glass garage doors. 
• It opens up your garage space. Installing a glass garage door allows natural light inside your garage, which turns this otherwise dark and dingy place into a bright, welcoming one. With light coming in, you may be encouraged to use this space in other ways. 
• It's surprisingly strong. Glass garage doors are not made from brittle, easily breakable glass, but rather tempered glass that's just as strong as aluminum or wood panels. If you want to take your security to the next level — and have the budget to do so — you can even have the panels made from bulletproof glass. 
• No painting necessary. When it comes to many other types of garage doors, painting or staining is required every few years. With glass garage doors, however, the only thing you need to do is wipe them down with a soft cloth and some glass cleaner every couple of months. 

• Weight: Glass garage doors are quite heavy, so if you're retrofitting the door you currently have with glass panels, chances are you'll need to install a stronger opener, too. 
• Cost: Tempered glass panels aren't cheap, especially if they're high-quality. And if you'd like to get them tinted or have a design etched on, that will up the cost even more. Glass panels are a luxury, and, like most luxuries, they are pricey. 
• Limited applicability: While glass garage doors may look fantastic on a contemporary minimalist home, they're going to look a little odd on a Victorian or a bungalow. Before spending the money to install a glass garage door, make sure the door will go well with the rest of your exterior. 
• Limited insulation: Whereas hollow panel steel, fiberglass and aluminum garage doors can be filled in with insulation, all-glass panels do not have this advantage — unless you opt for double-paned glass panels, which will provide much better insulation but also increase the cost of the project.