Should You Consider an Insulated Garage Door?

Aug 23, 2018 | Garage Door

Here’s what you need to know when considering an insulated garage door for your home

A garage door renovation might seem like it’ll break the bank, but it doesn’t have to be. Installation of a single new garage door costs on average between $500 and $800. Having work done on your garage door can make a big difference, from curb appeal to increased usefulness.

One of the most common trends in home renovation is installing an insulated garage door. What will that do for your home? For one, you may save money on energy costs in the long run.

Below is a primer of what you need to know if you’re considering an insulated garage door at your home.

Energy Efficiency

Installing an insulated garage door can help you save on energy costs. This is the most common reason to consider one. Garages are one of the least energy efficient rooms in the home. In fact, it’s often overlooked when homeowners focus on cutting energy costs. It’s built differently than the rest of your home and has different needs and functions. Yet, garage doors are often connected directly to rooms in the house.

Garages often serve as the first line of defense between the house and outdoor weather. An insulated door will help regulate cold wind coming into the house, which gives your heater a break. If the heater is working easy, you’ll save on energy.

Also, consider material costs in your garage. If your garage is better protected from the elements, your car will sustain less damage – as will materials like paints and other chemicals.

Improved Durability

Having an insulated door is likely to give you a more durable and stronger door. Insulated garage doors have multiple layers and are often built with steel or aluminum. Increased durability will lengthen your garage door’s lifespan, which is important when it’s facing Indiana wind, rain and snow.

Insulated doors also tend to maintain temperatures in the area just inside the door, which will protect your garage door opening system. If those parts are protected from damage, they will last longer as well.

A Quieter Door

If having a quieter door matters to you, then having an insulated door is an added bonus. Garage doors – particularly older ones – make a fair amount of noise. If your door is making excessive noise, check your track and rollers and be sure to keep them lubricated.

Potential damages or needed repairs aside, insulated doors are quieter because their panels are connected tightly, so there’s less loose material to make noise. They are also heavier, meaning they won’t shake or vibrate as much.

Don’t Forget These Factors

While the focus is usually on saving energy, here are some other factors to keep in mind:

  • Choose the right windows – Garage door windows aren’t usually energy efficient. In Indiana, you may consider not having windows in the garage, but if you do, be sure to buy windows that are energy efficient.
  • Weatherstripping – By installing weatherstripping, you can make sure your door fits correctly. Check to make certain there are no gaps anywhere or your insulated door won’t be as effective.
  • Invest in High Quality – You can save energy and cut costs by making sure you have good hardware around your garage door. You don’t want any hardware to be misshapen or bent.

Insulated Garage Doors In Indiana

Controlling both the heat and the cold has been a specialty for Garage Doors of Indianapolis since 1979. Locally owned and operated, we can answer your questions about improving the insulation of your existing garage, as well as explain all of the available options for insulated garage doors.

Contact our team of garage experts or call us at 317-860-0806 to start cutting energy costs in your home today!

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