Garage door insulation

[genobambino]

Any suggestions on insulating my garage door...these new doors don't have dual channels for the pop in styrofoam panels, there's only a channel on one side

[UpNorth]

You can get rolls of reflective barrier material at Lowes. Sort of like silver-coated bubble wrap. Although not "insulation", it does reflect infrared radiant energy back to the door, and not into your garage. It does make a difference. Comes in 3 widths, choose the best size to fit without waste. You simply measure and cut with scissors. There is also a special tape you can use to affix the material to prevent it from hanging when the door is up. Cheap, effective, and easy to do.

[retiredguy123]

My next door neighbor did it, and it was a total waste of money. The garage is still going to get hot.

[chuckinca]

Does it work if you shut the garage door?

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[SouthOfTheBorder]

Any suggestions on insulating my garage door...these new doors don't have dual channels for the pop in styrofoam panels, there's only a channel on one side

If you use the rigid foam insulation it fits snugly into each section. The lower channel and the hurricane bars hold them in. I did my doors 3 years ago and have not had any issues. You will need to remove the hurricane bars to install. The foam is too rigid to slide in with bars in place.

It was worth the $130 and my 6 hours to install in two doors. A side benefit was reduced noise when the metal doors are opening/closing.

I bought my insulation online, precut into standard sections. Need to trim them to fit my doors.

Many of my friends/neighbors have done the same with good results. An easy DYI project. :thumbup:

Don

[crash]

I had the door insulated when I had radiant barrier installed and the garage ceiling insulated, it definitely keeps the garage cooler.

Make sure they tighten the spring on the door the extra weight can cause problems with the door opening if it is not tightened.

[mic4me]

Lowes carries the flam door panels. They can be picked up at the store or ordered on line and delivered to your home for free. 3 boxes does a 2 car and golf cart garage with panels to spare. With help (1 measure, 1 cut and 1-2 to install) can be done in less than 2 hours. Neighbors will usually be glad to help so you will help with theirs. Simple to install.

[karostay]

Looking for a insulated screen to keep hot breeze out of the house

[saratogaman]

Insulation also retains the heat your car engine brings in upon return home...never understood the desire to insulate garage door in warm climate. It's a different story up north, keeping the cold out.

[SouthOfTheBorder]

Insulation also retains the heat your car engine brings in upon return home...never understood the desire to insulate garage door in warm climate. It's a different story up north, keeping the cold out.


Perhaps you do not have a South facing home. :thumbup:

Don