Weekiman
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Want something durable and good price. looks not as important. May want to add AC at a later date. 12 foot wall. Any ideas on type and size? I'm thinking maybe four total.
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Recommendations for garage windows?
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Kevin54
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Depends on your budget. My garage just has stock boxstore windows in it and I'm satisfied.
toolmiser
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I like the awning type because I leave a couple cracked open all summer. Not in a high crime area though. They wouldn't work for a window ac though. Might also be worth a talk to a builder, mine are vinyl, but there are different grades and someone who installs them might be able to give you a better heads up.
twistedstang
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I'm going with custom Andersons to match the architecture of my house.
WisJim
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I got inexpensive vinyl awning windows from Home Depot for my new garage. They are installed at a height that I can see out if I am close to the window, but a bit over eye height for most people from the outside. They let in light and allow ventilation and take minimal wall space. The ones that I got have good insulation and infiltration specifications and have low-e glass. If I decide to put a window air conditioner in the shop it will go in a new opening framed to fit it. I put similar awning windows in the last shop I built in the 1980s and I liked them.
I was thinking something like this.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/JELD-WE...een-THDJW140400121/205818218?modalType=drawer
https://www.homedepot.com/p/JELD-WE...een-THDJW140400121/205818218?modalType=drawer
I got inexpensive vinyl awning windows from Home Depot for my new garage. They are installed at a height that I can see out if I am close to the window, but a bit over eye height for most people from the outside. They let in light and allow ventilation and take minimal wall space. The ones that I got have good insulation and infiltration specifications and have low-e glass. If I decide to put a window air conditioner in the shop it will go in a new opening framed to fit it. I put similar awning windows in the last shop I built in the 1980s and I liked them.
Some great info. Yea I was thinking minimal wall and floor and maybe something like this and higher then normal. More width then height. Thanks!
https://www.homedepot.com/p/JELD-WE...een-THDJW140400121/205818218?modalType=drawer
My Old Tools
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Mine are vinyl and low E. They were very little more than the aluminum double pane cheapies.
nadogail
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If I were to build a garage or other workshop on a tight budget, I would gather "take out" windows from someone who was in the Window Replacement Business.
Bolson32
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If I were to build a garage or other workshop on a tight budget, I would gather "take out" windows from someone who was in the Window Replacement Business.
I sort of did the same thing. I'm building my garage to match my house so I wanted black exteriors finish. Which are about twice the price for pretty much the same white vinyl window.
I went to a building materials outlet looking to fill my window order but only scored one. I got a nice pella for one side but finding them to match was a nightmare.
Ultimately for the 2 end windows I just bought Jeld-wen builders series from Menards. Design and buy right on their website, super simple. If you just want some horizontal sliders and don't care about the finish, I would just go with a big box standard sized vinyl. They're just fine for a garage. I can't see spending thousands on garage windows, no matter how nice they are.
Jakemedic
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Go to your local habitat for humanity store (if you have one near). Lots of times they have brand new windows in custom sizes that were made and not wanted. It is a hit or miss deal, but could be worth the trip.
James-W
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I only put in one window and the only reason I did that is because I wanted to install a window air-conditioner during the hot and humid months. I use the garage as a workshop and I have a lot of tools/equipment in it. I don't live in a high crime area, but nevertheless it makes no sense to "advertise" that you have a lot of tools/equipment. My thinking, right or wrong, is that the more windows you have the more likely it is you will have "lookers" trying to see what you have in the garage. I would recommend a bare minimum number of windows and preferably none at all.
ford33
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Same brand and quality, style, type and color used in the home. You want it to match and complement the property.