Garage Door Insulation

The garage and garage door are often overlooked as places that need insulation. But the fact is that a tremendous amount of energy is lost through garages and garage doors, especially if the garage shares a wall with your home. The good news is that most garage doors now come with insulation. You can find out how much insulation a garage door has by its "R Rating" level. This is a number that represents the insulation value in the garage door. Another perk to garage door insulation is that it will also help to keep the noise out; this is especially helpful for those who use the garage as a room. If it's your actual garage that needs insulation, there are several ways to go about it, including wall insulation. This article will discuss garage door insulation and ways you can install insulation on your own.

Understanding the "R" Level

The first question you want to ask yourself is whether your garage door has enough insulation for your needs. For example, do you use your garage as workspace? Even if you do not, it's important that the garage door is insulated so that you can limit the amount of energy loss through the door. Standard garage doors have an R index between 4 and 7. The insulation in garage doors is composed of polyurethane material insulation, or a polystyrene compound. Some garage doors are insulated with a foam injection into the inside structure of the garage door. If you are ordering a custom-made garage door, chances are you can probably request to have a higher than standard level of insulation for your door.

Garage Door Insulation Kits

If you do not want to replace your garage door but need to add insulation then a garage door insulation kit is the solution for you. These kits are available for standard-size garages, usually for a single or two-car garage, and they come with everything you need to do it yourself. If you do not want to do it yourself, you always have the option of calling a professional garage door contractor to do it for you. Having a professional install the insulation will guarantee that it was installed properly, and you can trust that it will then work as efficiently as possible. Many of the kits provide an insulation level of up to R5. With the level of insulation, you will surely start seeing your energy bills decrease.