Insulating Garage Door
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Insulating Garage Door
Now that I am working primarily in the garage as opposed to my cushy shop, I had to make a few mods. After consulting with CJ I put in some nice flourescent lights. What a difference that made. Now that it is gettng cold, I actually have to turn the heat on in the evenings. My garage walls are insulated, but the door is just a standard fiberglass door. Does anyone have any ideas on how best to insulate it so that it doesn't look bad? I have seen some nice padded insulation on doors in autobody shops and other businesses that have garage doors. Do they make anything like that for the home? I am still looking on Google to find something.
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oh yeah, the car
PS -- I almost forgot, now that the car has to sleep outside I would like to put it in one of those dome temporary garage enclosures to keep the snow etc. off of it. Has anyone used one, and if so do what do you recommend. I have seen some nice ones, but I have also seen a few that rust after a few weeks.
Antony
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Antony, that is a fancy house. Are you sure it isn't a foam core door? Mine is rated to R14, which is comparable to my 2x4 wall construction of the garage.
Of course, for $1,000 (times two doors) you could install a better R value door. That would increase the value of your house, look the best and work the simplest.
Aside from that, a temporary "shell" could be fabbed that might be considered semi permanent.
I have assembled 2 of those "Quonset Hut" storage things. Two of my neighbors have them. They are BUTT UGLEE, but effective. They paid about $400 - $500 each for them and seem to be good. Each one has been up for about 5 years and is still in good condition. I think it is a get what you paid for thing.
Sorry we couldn't meet up last night. We really have to get these planes done!
CJ
Of course, for $1,000 (times two doors) you could install a better R value door. That would increase the value of your house, look the best and work the simplest.
Aside from that, a temporary "shell" could be fabbed that might be considered semi permanent.
I have assembled 2 of those "Quonset Hut" storage things. Two of my neighbors have them. They are BUTT UGLEE, but effective. They paid about $400 - $500 each for them and seem to be good. Each one has been up for about 5 years and is still in good condition. I think it is a get what you paid for thing.
Sorry we couldn't meet up last night. We really have to get these planes done!
CJRV-7
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Antony,
We had the same issue when refurbishing the garage in our new house. John's right on the money, a new door is the way to go. We originally had a wooden door with poor seals, and replaced it with an R16 door and added an upgraded weathersealing kit. Just as John said, cost was ~$1k for a single-wide door.
Works good so far...we'll see in January if the money was worth it!
Dave
We had the same issue when refurbishing the garage in our new house. John's right on the money, a new door is the way to go. We originally had a wooden door with poor seals, and replaced it with an R16 door and added an upgraded weathersealing kit. Just as John said, cost was ~$1k for a single-wide door.
Works good so far...we'll see in January if the money was worth it!
Dave
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Depends on your door.
I have 3 single car doors ... they were uninsulated and I found a kit for each at Menards (
)that had 8 styrofoam panels pre cut to fit within the door panels. Less than 50$. I sprayed foam insulation in any small cracks that were left, and if it is not enough this winter I'm gonna get some of that thin silver reflective stuff and put it over the styrofoam. Less than 100$/door, even with that.
I can take some pics when I get home, it will be sometime later this week (weather has forced me to stay in CO an extra few days ... bummer!)
1000$ buys a LOT of RV stuff!
Thomas
I have 3 single car doors ... they were uninsulated and I found a kit for each at Menards (
)that had 8 styrofoam panels pre cut to fit within the door panels. Less than 50$. I sprayed foam insulation in any small cracks that were left, and if it is not enough this winter I'm gonna get some of that thin silver reflective stuff and put it over the styrofoam. Less than 100$/door, even with that.I can take some pics when I get home, it will be sometime later this week (weather has forced me to stay in CO an extra few days ... bummer!)
1000$ buys a LOT of RV stuff!
Thomas
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Muchas gracias
Thanks guys!
The garage door is somewhat insulated, but I can't find the R value either on the door or on the web site. It's a Thermowayne model 38.
As far as the Quonsett hut goes, I have a Northern Tool catalog that shows some acceptable solutions. You're right John, they are butt ugly. My neigbors are going to freak. Hey, I put up with the stuff they have in their driveways, they can suck it up for a few months.
Antony
The garage door is somewhat insulated, but I can't find the R value either on the door or on the web site. It's a Thermowayne model 38.
As far as the Quonsett hut goes, I have a Northern Tool catalog that shows some acceptable solutions. You're right John, they are butt ugly. My neigbors are going to freak. Hey, I put up with the stuff they have in their driveways, they can suck it up for a few months.
Antony