A garage door and your garage will greatly benefit from insulation. By adding an insulation over your garage door, you provide a barrier between the cold or heat from outside out of your garage. However, do you know what is the best way to insulate a garage door, and exactly what the benefits are? Today AAA Action Garage Doors would like to share the benefits and some of the best methods of insulating a garage door.
Is it Worth it to Insulate a Garage Door
There are many benefits of insulating a garage door. One of the most popular benefits you will hear about is better energy efficiency. Insulating a garage door helps to maintain the temperature inside of the garage. Insulating the garage makes it easier to maintain a comfortable temperature which also helps to reduce the amount of energy you need to heat or cool the space and lower your energy bill. Another benefit of insulating a garage door, is to reduce noise. If you use your garage as a work space or activities that create a lot of noise, insulating the door can help reduce the amount of noise you make. Insulating the garage door helps to create a quieter and more comfortable environment within your garage. You will notice your garage door operating system lasting longer. By keeping out extreme heat you can reduce the amount of stress on the operating system and help extend the life of your garage door. Lastly, insulating the garage door is often seen as a type of upgrade to your home and can increase its value, which is beneficial if you ever plan to sell your home.
Types of Garage Door Insulation
There are a number of different ways or materials that can be used to insulate a garage door. Here are the many different ways you can insulate your garage door.
• DIY Insulation Kits: DIY insulation kits are easy to find and can be found at most hardware stores. These kits include insulation material, usually made of foam or some kind of reflective material. The insulation materials are often attached to the garage door panels with an adhesive. Insulation kits are fairly affordable and can be installed by the homeowner. However, they are not the most effective compared to other methods.
• Batt Insulation: Batt insulation is commonly used inside the walls and ceilings. It can also be used to insulate your garage door. This method will involve cutting the batt and fitting the pieces between the garage door panels and attaching them with adhesive. Batt proves to be a good insulation but it can be difficult to work with and requires more time to install.
• Reflective Insulation: There is reflective insulation that is made of a special material that can reflect heat away from the garage door. Reflective insulation is a great method of insulating your garage door. However, as it provides excellent insulation and is easily installed, it tends to be more expensive.
• Professional Installation: For the best possible insulation options for your garage door, you may want to consider hiring a professional installer. They will be able to provide some of the best insulation materials for your garage door and ensure that your insulation is properly installed.
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If you find you want the quality of a professional garage door insulation, or you need quality garage door services, contact AAA Action Garage Doors today.
