Well most garage doors do have windows or in the building industry they are called lites. There is always an added cost for windows. Now you can even get double pane insulated energy efficient windows for your garage door. People that don’t have windows either didn’t want to pay the extra cost or have security or privacy issues with them. There is lots of different types of glass for garage door windows besides the last 2 there is designer windows that are similar to stained glass and opaque or privacy glass that lets in light but can not be looked thru kind of like the glass found in bathroom windows for privacy.

Full View panels

The other and more expensive type of garage door is what they call Full View panels. These garage doors panels are all glass inside an aluminum frame and resemble a garage door you would find in a Fire House or a auto repair shop. Believe me these doors look stunning in a modern style home. The glass can be ordered frosted or opaque so people can’t see everything in your garage. Of course these doors come with a hefty price tag. About $5,000-$15,000 U.S. dollars.

different anodized colors

The frames come in a few different anodized colors. Also they will be a lot more expensive to repair because they use commercial grade hardware, track and springs. So look to pay commercial prices. And these type doors are not covered by home warranties because they use commercial grade hardware. A spring change can cost $400-$600 dollars as opposed to $100-$200 dollars. So if cost is not an issue than go for it you won’t be disappointed.