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ridge 07-15-2023 07:54 AM

Garage Door Insulation
 
I've read where some people DIY and insulate their garage door(s). Is there an insulation kit you can purchase? If so, where? If no kit, how did you do it? Thank you.

thelegges 07-15-2023 08:01 AM

Solar Guys did ours, more money, but the adhesive they used was overpowering. 2/cart with taller door $425. Worth every penny to not climb a ladder and only breathe the fumes for the few minutes while in the garage. Dropping temp about 15 degrees, with direct sun on very dark doors for 10 hours.

Will still put in a split next year, but helps for now

villagetinker 07-15-2023 08:51 AM

I believe both Lowe's and Home Depot sell kits, and I also believe there are suitable glue that have a very low odor, in any case if this is a DIY project make sure the glue you choose is compatible with the insulation, some glues will destroy or melt the insulation.

Fltpkr 07-15-2023 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ridge (Post 2235703)
I've read where some people DIY and insulate their garage door(s). Is there an insulation kit you can purchase? If so, where? If no kit, how did you do it? Thank you.

We did not do it DIY. So I cannot help on your question. In the event your consider contractor-installed insulation, we used Munn’s. They installed rigid foam - no cement.

Boffin 07-15-2023 12:00 PM

Did it myself
 
Used a double layer of reflectix radiant barrier cut to size for each individual panel no glue required.

davefin 07-15-2023 12:15 PM

Purchased kit from Lowe's. Foil backed fiberglass, no glue required. DIY took about 2 hours. Both sound and heat was reduced. Six years now, still intact.

xkeowner 07-15-2023 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by davefin (Post 2235799)
Purchased kit from Lowe's. Foil backed fiberglass, no glue required. DIY took about 2 hours. Both sound and heat was reduced. Six years now, still intact.

Same but 13 years so far.

Triker 07-15-2023 06:11 PM

Very easy and inexpensive DIY project that I enjoyed last winter. I used a NASA Tech kit that I purchased from amazon. It comes with double sided tape but I found it too time consuming to work with because I mounted mine directly on the back side of each individual panel. For that i used power grab adhesive in a tube applied with a caulking gun. My doors have windows that had to be cut out so I mounted 4 small command hooks around each window and use the cutouts to cover the windows on hot sunny days and they can be easily removed on cooler/cloudy days. My doors face west and it makes a noticeable difference in garage temperature. Overall It cost me less than $200 for materials.

sdeikenberry 07-16-2023 05:10 AM

Unless you A/C your garage, my opinion is you are better off installing a screen garage door to be used in conjunction with the hard door. We use our hard door in the winter when it's cold or during hurricanes, but otherwise we use our screen garage door and are very happy with it. Garage is ventilated, full of daylight, and is the same temp as ambient outdoors. We have insulated the attic over our garage FYI, and we put reflective film on the window that faces south. We used Thumper's Screen Garage Doors some 6 years ago and are very very happy with their door and service. It is the type of door that retracts overhead just like the hard door does.

thevillagernie 07-16-2023 05:26 AM

doors
 
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Originally Posted by ridge (Post 2235703)
I've read where some people DIY and insulate their garage door(s). Is there an insulation kit you can purchase? If so, where? If no kit, how did you do it? Thank you.

did it myself ,measure doors and order from Amazon.. couple hundred, no glue

eeroger 07-16-2023 05:51 AM

Garage door insulation
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ridge (Post 2235703)
I've read where some people DIY and insulate their garage door(s). Is there an insulation kit you can purchase? If so, where? If no kit, how did you do it? Thank you.

Romac did our door with Styrofoam. Much better than the thin insulation from solar guys. I believe you can order the kit & do it yourself.

Mrmean58 07-16-2023 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ridge (Post 2235703)
I've read where some people DIY and insulate their garage door(s). Is there an insulation kit you can purchase? If so, where? If no kit, how did you do it? Thank you.

Lowes has them

Shadowrider 07-16-2023 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2235736)
I believe both Lowe's and Home Depot sell kits, and I also believe there are suitable glue that have a very low odor, in any case if this is a DIY project make sure the glue you choose is compatible with the insulation, some glues will destroy or melt the insulation.

With the foam panels you do not need to use any glue. The edges of the garage door will hold the panels in place. Get a hot knife for cutting the panels.

CosmicTrucker 07-16-2023 07:32 AM

2 + 1/2 garage doors diy. I bought a pre cut kit for the large door from Romac. I would have picked up a kit for the golf cart door too, but they didn’t have one in stock. I bought another kit from Lowe’s for the smaller door. I used a battery powered drill to remove the hurricane bracing one at a time to install the insulation panels then reassembled the hurricane brace after each row of panels. This is the time consuming part of the job, but very DIY friendly. The Romac kit is very nice and the end result is professional quality. The kit from Lowe’s is OK, with a slightly different finish but does an equally nice job, but requires you to hand cut some panels.

I started last year by installing powered screens on both doors which work well during the “cooler” months. I also installed a powerful fan in the garage ceiling, but it’s so loud I rarely use it.

Ended up having a mini split A/C system installed which I highly recommend.

Also hired Romac to insulate the Garage attic.

CosmicTrucker 07-16-2023 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowrider (Post 2235951)
With the foam panels you do not need to use any glue. The edges of the garage door will hold the panels in place. Get a hot knife for cutting the panels.

No glue necessary. The panels are very stiff and remain in place.

ron32162 07-16-2023 07:41 AM

Reflective Aluminum Radiant Barrier amazon 60 dollars. Takes 1 roll 50 ft for a 1.5 garage door takes about 1 hour very easy to do with a straight edge and a box cutter. no tape or glue.

greg.turay 07-16-2023 09:23 AM

We moved in about 7 years go and did it myself with the same insulation that the villages used in stucco homes, rigid foam board two pieces thick and cut to fit exactly with no glue, then tapped with metal duct tape, the shiny stuff. Works well and quiets the door operation and reduces heat transfer. Purchased from Lowe’s. And was able to cut 4 x 8 sheets in half for SUV transport. Very little waste.

Mlundberg 07-16-2023 10:30 AM

DIY from Lowes
 
I bought the styrofoam panels from Lowes. They were inexpensive and did the job my self. Many of the panels had to be cut with a utility knife and you get styrofoam particle all over. I also had to remove some of the hurricane support metal. The project took some time, but I am happy with the result and it definitely lowers the temperature.

wbilbrey99@gmail.com 07-16-2023 12:39 PM

Got mine from Lowe’s easy to put up I used no glue it’s been fine for a year now.

Marsha11 07-16-2023 03:49 PM

Mine as well. It's OK. Your basic garage isn't all that great

shaw8700@outlook.com 07-16-2023 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by thelegges (Post 2235710)
Solar Guys did ours, more money, but the adhesive they used was overpowering. 2/cart with taller door $425. Worth every penny to not climb a ladder and only breathe the fumes for the few minutes while in the garage. Dropping temp about 15 degrees, with direct sun on very dark doors for 10 hours.

Will still put in a split next year, but helps for now

What do you mean by ‘split’? And why are you doing this? Is it so you will lower the temperature of your house? I’m so confused.

Djean1981 07-16-2023 08:19 PM

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We did our garage door ourselves. We used a kit from Amazon. I attached a photo of the exact product. The second photo is our garage door. There wasn't a glue smell. Two-sided tape was included. We also paid Romac to blow insulation in the attic above the garage. The garage still gets hot on the hottest days, but it's not overwhelming.

RPDaly 07-16-2023 08:58 PM

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Remembergoldenrule 07-17-2023 05:44 AM

Here are two links Make huge difference well worth it. Don’t leave windows in cover in garage. On door cover them with panels or very least Gila Film. Same with window in garage. Gila film takes two
people. Also, consider insulation above the attic. We did Solar guys for that although you could DYI it.

Lowes
[url=https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=garage%20insulation%20panels

Amazon

Not letting me post link. Go to Amazon and type garage door insulation kits.



Gila film

[url=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Gila+film&crid=2OYILGMIUOIVV&sprefix=gila+film %2Caps%2C125&ref=nb_sb_noss_1]

[url=https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=gila+film

Have a good cooler day.

PurePeach 07-17-2023 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ridge (Post 2235703)
I've read where some people DIY and insulate their garage door(s). Is there an insulation kit you can purchase? If so, where? If no kit, how did you do it? Thank you.

I did my garage door. I ordered a kit from Home Depot. You need a really sharp knife to cut the foam. You’ll have to remove a couple of the braces on the door to do the job, but they’re easy to remove/replace. I didn’t glue my panels to the garage door as I cut them to fit tight. Total cost was about $250 for a 1-1/2 garage. The insulation does help with the heat in the summer and keeps the garage warmer on the few really cold days we have.

HogPilot 07-17-2023 04:45 PM

Romac Kit
 
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Originally Posted by eeroger (Post 2235920)
Romac did our door with Styrofoam. Much better than the thin insulation from solar guys. I believe you can order the kit & do it yourself.

Ditto on Romac. I had them do the installation of their kit and adjust the springs. Also had blown in insulation above garage and added a mini-split.

Robinsjj 08-25-2023 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ridge (Post 2235703)
I've read where some people DIY and insulate their garage door(s). Is there an insulation kit you can purchase? If so, where? If no kit, how did you do it? Thank you.

Call Romac..they have the exact kit


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