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kcrazorbackfan 05-26-2015 09:28 PM

I installed a radiant barrier on my garage door today.
 
Bought the Reflectix material at Lowe's along with double sided tape. Cut the panels to fit and installation was very easy. Left one panel bare initially to see the difference in heat coming thru to the touch; big difference in uncovered panel and covered one. Total cost for the 2 car door and golf cart door was about $95. Garage door faces west so it takes the brunt of the afternoon son.

tomwed 05-27-2015 11:41 AM

Is this what you did?
Make your garage energy efficient. Easy install of radiant barrier insulation to garage doors.

Does it stick right on the door or is there an air space between the door and the Reflectix material?

Doro22 05-27-2015 04:37 PM

Thank you, KC! Very useful info. We will use it. You are a gem. ��

karostay 05-27-2015 04:39 PM

Will there be an update as to how effective the barrier works?

dbussone 05-27-2015 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by karostay (Post 1066109)
Will there be an update as to how effective the barrier works?


I'm certain KC will do so since he was asked politely. Nicely done karostay!

karostay 05-28-2015 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1066111)
I'm certain KC will do so since he was asked politely. Nicely done karostay!

Only way to ask :mademyday:

Villager Joyce 05-28-2015 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 1065878)
Bought the Reflectix material at Lowe's along with double sided tape. Cut the panels to fit and installation was very easy. Left one panel bare initially to see the difference in heat coming thru to the touch; big difference in uncovered panel and covered one. Total cost for the 2 car door and golf cart door was about $95. Garage door faces west so it takes the brunt of the afternoon son.

If you get bored and want something to do, give me a pm. You can come do ours. We have a double plus golf cart. If you don't use your new found talent, you may lose it.

ronat1 05-28-2015 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karostay (Post 1066109)
Will there be an update as to how effective the barrier works?

I installed the insulation barrier on my garage door, which faces east, about 3 years ago and there is still a very noticeable temperature differential.

karostay 05-28-2015 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ronat1 (Post 1066374)
I installed the insulation barrier on my garage door, which faces east, about 3 years ago and there is still a very noticeable temperature differential.

A good difference ?
Is the garage temperature noticeably lower ?
My opinion unless you insulate over the garage at the same time radiant heat would still be an issue from the attic space

rubicon 05-28-2015 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by karostay (Post 1066408)
A good difference ?
Is the garage temperature noticeably lower ?
My opinion unless you insulate over the garage at the same time radiant heat would still be an issue from the attic space

I agree. I added attic fans and installed an overhead garage screen door and my garage is still very hot

kcrazorbackfan 05-29-2015 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomwed (Post 1066012)
Is this what you did?
Make your garage energy efficient. Easy install of radiant barrier insulation to garage doors.

Does it stick right on the door or is there an air space between the door and the Reflectix material?

Yes; used 6 pieces of double sided tape for the short panels and 8 for the long panels. Noticeable difference in garage temp.

kcrazorbackfan 05-29-2015 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Villager Joyce (Post 1066295)
If you get bored and want something to do, give me a pm. You can come do ours. We have a double plus golf cart. If you don't use your new found talent, you may lose it.

Once I get all done what I need to accomplish at the Casa de Razorback home. :icon_wink:

bprairie31 07-13-2015 04:36 PM

Hi. Any chance that we could come by and check it out. We're trying to decide between a do it yourself project and having it done.

trenbarg12 07-13-2015 05:00 PM

Garage door insulation for sound and heat...
 
I used a different product, but it cut down on the noise and the heat... https://youtu.be/_QHwviD0iN0

DeanFL 07-13-2015 05:28 PM

I installed same in our garage a week ago. Ours faces direct east and that morning sun... yikes-could cook an egg on the inside of the door metal at 11am. Tried, but the egg kept sliding down.. I jest.

The radiant barrier (only about 1/4" thick) is double sided foil with air bubble plastic in between. I did not use the tape to adhere, was afraid it would unstick in the heat. And I bought a pack of 3/4" thick styrofoam panels at HD. Sliced them into 2" wide panels and constructive adhesive to each section of the inside door. Then cut the barrier to fit each area and construction-adhesived all over the styro and adhered the barrier to door sections. So now there is a 3/4" air pocket between the metal door and barrier. Had to jockey around the garage door windows (already covered in glass film).
DEFINITELY not as steamy in the garage now even at 12noon - I should have temped before/after, but... Whole job with styro, barrier and constuct adhesive tubes, about $110. SO worth it - and the door is very quiet open/close. Looks clean inside too.
Now we need to cook eggs in the kitchen...


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