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Old 10-02-2015, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by l2ridehd View Post
Radient Barriers have been available on Villages homes for a long time as an option. My house was built in 2006 and has it. They do save energy cost. Not as much as good attic insulation, but does help.

I have been doing experiments and tests with garage insulation and have finally achieved a cooler in summer warmer in winter garage. I added 12 inches of insulation above, insulated doors, ceiling fans, and changed the lighting. Still got a few more tweaks but am almost there.
There are several kinds of garage door insulation materials. Would you tell us what you picked and why? Ours faces west, and the afternoon temps are in the mid 90's. Thanks