Cost to add windows to metal panel garage door

[Leros]

I'd like to get some extra light in my garage. I have 2 car metal garage door.

Any idea how much it would cost to get the top panel retrofitted or replaced with a panel that has windows?

 

[Virge_]

A hell of a lot cheaper to just hang a $40 t8 fixture.

 

[Gillbot]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_245536-5865...ice|0&Ntt=flourescent+light&page=1&facetInfo=

 

[BoomerD]

I looked into that about 10 years ago in California. IIRC, it was about $300 for them to come to my house, remove the door panel, take it to the shop, cut the window openings and fit them with glass, then come re-install the door panel.

 

[Leros]

I've got plenty of artificial light in my garage already. I just want some natural light. I have to keep the garage door closed 90% of the year to keep the garage at a comfortable temperature.

I don't like spending my afternoon in an artificially lit garage. I usually keep the garage door half open to let some light in and just suffer the temperatures.


@BoomerD, $300 doesn't sound bad at all.

 

[NoTine42]

More light for $17 http://m.harborfreight.com/double-garage-door-screen-68310.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided

From what I recall on ordering "custom" garage doors, of wonder I you could order a new metal panel with the windows already installed.

 

[Leros]

More light for $17 http://m.harborfreight.com/double-garage-door-screen-68310.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided

From what I recall on ordering "custom" garage doors, of wonder I you could order a new metal panel with the windows already installed.

Interesting. If I don't get windows installed, that would be great to have during the summer to keep the mosquitos out.

I'd prefer to have the door closed though so I can have A/C. It's 100+ degrees outside a good portion of the year and I can't go in the garage without pouring out sweat. I want to start doing woodworking with hand tools, but that's not any fun if you're hot.

 

[lupi]

would assume it's cheaper to put in a door with windows already in.