Importance of Insulating Your Garage Door

Garage Door Insulation Types

If you are like most people no doubt you would like to know how you can save a buck or two. We are here to tell you. You can save by making even the smallest changes. The small change that we are speaking about is something as simple as insulating your garage door today. Again, in order to benefit from an insulated garage door, the insulation must be performed properly. If it is not, you will not be able to benefit from the insulation. We don’t want you to throw away you hard earned money and this is why we are offering you this information.

After having your door insulated, you want to be sure that your door will still operate. When the wrong insulation is installed, it could make it impossible for the door to work. It may be too heavy. If the insulation is too heavy, you may begin to experience problems with various areas of your door. If your parts are wearing out, this will be an added expense for you to consider in addition to the insulation that you just paid for. Your initial job may turn into a more expensive job than you anticipated. Here are the various types of insulation that you will be able to choose from.

• Foam Board Insulation

This insulation is made ½ inch to 1-inch thick and is made of polystyrene. This means doors can be insulated with minimum thickness but still be effective. The insulation is covered with aluminum or vinyl once it is installed.

• Batt Insulation

Made from fiberglass, this type of insulation is very flexible and is used inside the exterior of the door. Its backing is made from foil. Batt insulation creates a barrier from outside temperatures. It is popular because it is an inexpensive choice and provides them with good value for the cost.

Making a Good Decision

When you start thinking about insulating your garage door. Remember that you’ll have to keep in mind how your garage door is used, your budget for insulation and the best quality for your type of garage door. Based on the type of garage door you currently have, here is how your insulation will be installed.

Wooden Garage Doors - Foam board insulation is typically best for this type of garage door. It needs to be cut to fit the size of your door to fully benefit from its insulating factors.

Steel Garage Doors – With a steel door, you can basically choose any type of insulation for your door. It is installed inside the frame of the door. It creates a good barrier from the weather.

Flat Garage Doors - We recommend that you use foam board insulation with the no panel steel doors. It is easy to install and is inexpensive material.

Make sure that the door is inspected once the work has been completed. You should also inspect the door along with the service provider who installed it. If you do not see them perform a final inspection, ask the to do so.

Begin saving your hard earned money by making arrangements to have your garage door insulated as soon as possible. You may not believe just how much you can save until you actually have an insulated garage door. You’ll see for yourself just how much you can save and then you can use the money you save for your next family vacation. We encourage you to consult with us to make sure you’re receiving the right type of insulation for your type of garage door.