Are Glass Garage Doors Safe?
October 15, 2024Glass garage doors have become increasingly popular amongst homeowners and architects, as they combine an appealing look with better access to natural light.
With that being said, glass also carries certain stereotypes that cause hesitancy amongst customers. One of the top concerns is the door’s potential safety, both when it comes to security and structural integrity. Can you trust it to hold up against intense weather conditions or car accidents? What about strangers who might try to grab a peek into your home?
Whether you’re using your glass door for your garage or another area of your home, Halo Overhead Doors can put those worries to rest with a customized glass garage door solution that functions just as well as any standard metal or wooden door.
Tempered Glass is Great for Security
Glass garage doors feature tempered glass, which is different from the standard annealed glass you might find in other glass products. Tempered glass is much stronger than annealed glass, giving it significantly higher impact resistance. This quality is vital for a garage door for security purposes, and it ensures the glass remains intact as the door opens and closes.
If an incident arises where the glass on your garage door breaks, its altered properties from tempering will keep you and your family safe. Rather than shattering into shards, tempered glass breaks into small, dull pellets that won’t cause injury or make a big mess. This design also makes it easier to repair your garage door if the glass happens to break.
While the glass plays a huge role in the safety of a glass garage door, the metal framing is also valuable to its security. Most glass garage doors use aluminum framing, which is light and durable. Lightweight aluminum allows the heavier glass panels to be a part of the door while keeping it functional. The aluminum also ensures the panels remain stable and free from impact as the door operates.
Frosted Glass Provides Plenty of Privacy
People use tints, curtains and blinds for a reason. While most passersby tend to mind their business, some strangers can’t resist taking a peek into your private spaces, as they might carry malicious intent. More innocuously, you might also be concerned with your friends driving up and witnessing your garage’s cluttered space.
No matter your desired result, we can apply a wide range of tints that achieve a variety of looks to fit your home’s existing style.
Frosted glass and similar variants will significantly obscure your garage’s interior while allowing for light to filter through. If you want to achieve total privacy, we have mirrored glass that reflects that outside world in its entirety. We also have gray and bronze tints, which match multiple styles.
Our Glass Garage Doors Are Wind-Resistant
With storms like Hurricane Helene and Milton recently ravaging the southeast United States, thousands of windows and other glass surfaces met their demise due to wind gusts, which reached peaks of 100+ miles per hour in some areas. High winds can dislodge garage doors and create partial openings, which cause buildups of internal pressure that can severely damage your home’s roof and supporting walls.
With those images in mind, it’s easy to understand why people might be hesitant to trust glass garage doors in those kinds of circumstances. However, our Clopay products can be adjusted to withstand high winds with WindCode technology.
Reinforced struts, heavy-duty railing systems and commercial-grade steel rollers allow you to customize your door based on exposure level and house design without sacrificing safety.
Other Benefits of Glass Garage Doors
Tempered glass ensures glass garage doors are safe and secure for your home. Other advantages of these doors include:
- Modern and sleek curb appeal
- Easy maintenance processes
- Light filtering to make your garage brighter and potentially reduce energy costs
- Additional versatility with the extra light, making your garage a multi-functional space
Install a Glass Garage Door With Halo Overhead Doors
Halo Overhead Doors in Houston is proud to offer glass garage doors from Clopay®, which boast industry-leading designs to ensure your new overhead door’s safety and beauty. The key to a truly safe garage door is working with a professional installer. The Halo team is highly skilled to complete your installation according to manufacturer specifications so your door runs safely for the long term. If you ever need us for repairs and maintenance, we’re happy to support you throughout your glass door’s life span.
Request an estimate today to learn more about your door installation, or get in touch with us regarding any questions. We look forward to working with you.