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The weather significantly affects the temperature inside your attached garage. The Indiana winters tend to get that biting chill starting as early as November and lasting till mid-March. Without any temperature control in your garage, it can sometimes feel colder inside than outside. If you use your garage often, every time you open the door, you’re letting that frigid air into your home, messing with that comfortable temperature.
In addition, Indiana summers can be sweltering hot. If your garage door does not have proper insulation, your garage could be an uncomfortable place to be during the peak of the wintertime and summertime in Indiana. Controlling the air temperature in your garage may be something to consider for your comfort and potentially reduce your energy costs.
Types Of Garage Door Insulation
Several numbers are used to measure the insulation’s efficacy. R-Value represents the insulation’s ability to slow heat transmission and is the most common number used for energy-efficient garage door measurements. The higher the R-value, the slower the transmission of heat. Slower heat transmission means less hot or cold air leaking into your garage during the winter and summer.
The R-value is dependent on the thickness of the door and the material and type of insulation. This value ranges from 6.3 to 20.4. For example, Fiberglass batt insulation has a value of R-3 or R-4 per each inch of thickness. Insulated garage doors filled with polyurethane are generally rated at R-12 to R-18.
The U-Factor is the number that shows the outflow of heat through a certain material. The lower the U-factor, the better the insulation material. However, U-factor is less commonly used than R-value.
Your garage door can be insulated with several products, including fiberglass batt insulation, foam board, or reflective insulation, also known as a radiant barrier. These products can be affixed to the inside of any garage door; however, they may break down quickly, especially if you open and close your garage door every day. Fiberglass is also a known skin irritant.
Polystyrene is a common garage door insulation. Rigid panels made of polystyrene are inserted between the steel layers of the garage door. The panels can also be placed inside a single-layer garage door with a vinyl back. This type of insulation is not as energy efficient as other insulation options, but it is more efficient and quieter than not having any insulation.
Polyurethane insulation is made up of polyurethane foam that is injected between a garage door’s steel layers. As the foam expands, it bonds to the door frame and fills in all the little cracks fully. The foam also increases the strength of the door. This form of insulation is quite sound-proof and efficiently controls the climate within the garage. This is a good choice for those living in Indiana as it gets frigid and hot at different points throughout the year.
Benefits Of Garage Door Insulation
There can be several excellent benefits once you decide to insulate your garage door. Depending on the type of garage and garage door you have, it can be even more beneficial. For instance, attached garages may have more benefits than detached garages. Some of the more common homes found in the Indianapolis area have attached garages, and with the bitter winters and hot summers, insulation will be more beneficial.
A major benefit of garage door insulation is the increase in energy efficiency. If the garage door is insulated, it will keep the heat inside during the winter and prevent hot air from coming into the garage during the summer. Keeping your garage climate-controlled can reduce the energy used to keep your home warm or cool, specifically for homes with attached garages. A reduction in energy used can result in a decrease in cost.
Insulated garage doors are generally quieter than those doors that are not insulated. Insulation strengthens the doors, which helps them not to rattle or creak while in use and acts as a sound barrier. This is mostly beneficial if the garage door is used as a common entryway or highly occupied rooms next to or above the garage.
Insulated doors are made to resist harsh elements, such as the harsh winds of Indiana winters, especially with a quality ground-level seal and weather stripping around the edges. The insulation can help lengthen the lifespan of the garage door. As the insulation strengthens the door itself, it is less likely to be damaged by kids, vehicles, everyday use, and weather.
An insulated garage will also keep your car safer if you store it inside. The car will be less likely to freeze or be affected by the weather at all. Cold weather can greatly impact your car, and not in a positive way. A steady climate within your garage can also prolong the life of other items you keep in there. Fertilizers, motor oil, paint, and cleaning supplies are commonly stored in garages and can last longer inside an insulated garage.
Another major benefit is that insulated garage doors can make both your garage and home environment more comfortable. Cold drafts will be less likely to escape into your home, and the warm air will be better kept out during the summer. Garage door insulation could even make your garage comfortable enough to spend more time in, whether you want to make it into an arts and crafts room or work on that old car that’s been sitting in it no matter what the weather is like outside.
Garage Door Insulation Experts
If you’re thinking about insulating your garage, you should be able to rely on those who are doing the insulation installation. We can provide a no-obligation quote for various types of insulation solutions. We can answer your questions about improving the insulation of your existing garage and explain all of the available options for insulated garage doors.
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