garage door insulation
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garage door insulation
Has anyone tried it?
I've looked online at what Lowe's has to offer. The Owens Corning kit has a higher R value but the user reviews are not promising. The Insulfoam kit seems to be the way to go, but not as high of an R value. Our garage faces SW, so it heats up like an over during the day thanks to the fact that it's metal. My pregnant wife doesn't like roasting when she comes home from school.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
I've looked online at what Lowe's has to offer. The Owens Corning kit has a higher R value but the user reviews are not promising. The Insulfoam kit seems to be the way to go, but not as high of an R value. Our garage faces SW, so it heats up like an over during the day thanks to the fact that it's metal. My pregnant wife doesn't like roasting when she comes home from school.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
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i have always bought insulated doors but it doesn't look to hard to buy the foam from Home Depot or Lowes and insulate them, what I looked at was pre cut for width you just had to cut the length. also check the attic above the garage for insulation if it isn't have it blown in, that made a huge difference on my house in Glendale and my house in Bullhead
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I have insulated garage doors and insulation in the attic over the garages. It seems to make a big difference to me. The insulation companies don't suggest to put insulation over the garage but I think that it is a good idea.
Before anybody goes to Home Depot, buys insulation for the attic and rents the machine to spray it in, you should check with an insulation company to have them spray it in. It isn't very expensive to do. Have it sprayed in over your garage and add to the rest of the house.
The H.D. garage door insulation kits are just like what comes on an insulated door and very easy to install.
Kevin
Before anybody goes to Home Depot, buys insulation for the attic and rents the machine to spray it in, you should check with an insulation company to have them spray it in. It isn't very expensive to do. Have it sprayed in over your garage and add to the rest of the house.
The H.D. garage door insulation kits are just like what comes on an insulated door and very easy to install.
Kevin
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I have insulated garage doors and insulation in the attic over the garages. It seems to make a big difference to me. The insulation companies don't suggest to put insulation over the garage but I think that it is a good idea.
Before anybody goes to Home Depot, buys insulation for the attic and rents the machine to spray it in, you should check with an insulation company to have them spray it in. It isn't very expensive to do. Have it sprayed in over your garage and add to the rest of the house.
The H.D. garage door insulation kits are just like what comes on an insulated door and very easy to install.
Kevin
Before anybody goes to Home Depot, buys insulation for the attic and rents the machine to spray it in, you should check with an insulation company to have them spray it in. It isn't very expensive to do. Have it sprayed in over your garage and add to the rest of the house.
The H.D. garage door insulation kits are just like what comes on an insulated door and very easy to install.
Kevin
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how about installing a couple of vents? one down low on an exterior wall, and one up high. maybe even go a step further and put a motor on one of them.
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Great thoughts and suggestions. Thank you!
We're in a two-story, and the guest room and baby-to-be's room are above the garage. I'll have to head upstairs and see how much (or little) insulation is above up top. I'm thinking this is a definite "to do" when I get back. So quick and it'll pay for itself in no time at all.
Lately I've started leaving the garage door open about 3" - 6" when I'm home to help keep the temps down. Amazing what a difference that makes, too.
We're in a two-story, and the guest room and baby-to-be's room are above the garage. I'll have to head upstairs and see how much (or little) insulation is above up top. I'm thinking this is a definite "to do" when I get back. So quick and it'll pay for itself in no time at all.
Lately I've started leaving the garage door open about 3" - 6" when I'm home to help keep the temps down. Amazing what a difference that makes, too.
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