Does Insulating a Garage Door Offer Benefits?
Modern garages are far more than just a space to store cars. They work as an extension of the home’s living space which people use as a workshop, office, storage area, gym, or recreational room. Homeowners who use garages as the primary entrance to their homes find it challenging to regulate the home and garage temperatures during extreme summers and winters.
When the door opens, the garage is exposed to outside weather conditions and becomes a significant source of energy loss. It leads to temperature fluctuations and creates an uncomfortable garage space.
The best way to avoid these circumstances and make the garage more user-friendly, pleasant, and comfortable is to insulate the garage door. Insulating a garage door offers several benefits to homeowners, including:
Savings on energy cost
In homes with attached garages, uninsulated and unsealed garage doors allow warm and cool air to escape via gaps. It makes it hard for the heating and cooling system to maintain constant temperatures, increasing energy usage. Insulating the garage door significantly reduces air leaks and keeps the home cooler in summers and warmer in winters. It reduces energy consumption and leads to savings on utility bills and HVAC repairs and maintenance.
Noise reduction
Garage door insulation helps to lessen the outside noises. It is especially beneficial for homes on a busy street with high vehicular traffic or a noisy neighborhood. A well-sealed insulated garage door creates a relaxing and peaceful garage space by blocking street noises. Thicker insulated garage doors reduce noise pollution and prevent the garage noises from going outside, thereby increasing garage usability.
Increased durability
Old, uninsulated garage doors are made using a single layer of thin and lightweight material that makes them more susceptible to dents, dings, rust, warp, and other damages. Adding additional insulation layers makes the door sturdier and more resistant to weather elements and general wear and tear. Insulated doors also require less maintenance and fewer repairs.
As an added bonus, a strong garage door makes the garage safer and less vulnerable to break-ins.
Quieter operation
A noisy garage door is disturbing for the family members and the neighbors. The sound-absorbing qualities of the insulating materials make the door quieter by reducing the noises caused by the vibration of panels. It creates little disturbance while opening or closing the door, especially if there is a living space above the garage or the door is next to the entryway.
Stable garage temperature
Homeowners use garages for various purposes, and insulating the garage door makes space more comfortable for people who use it as an additional living space. Insulating the garage door keeps the moisture levels low and prevents mold growth, minimizing damage to materials stored in the space. In terms of vehicle storage, maintaining stable and constant temperatures protects the car batteries, tire pressure, and car supplies from the effects of fluctuating temperatures.
It is easy and cost-effective to insulate the garage door and make the garage space more habitable and increase the home’s resale value. Polystyrene and polyurethane are the two common insulating materials garage door experts use for garage door insulation.
Contact a local garage door company to understand whether it is beneficial to insulate the existing door or replace it with an insulated garage door.
Phoenician Garage Door & Repair offers full-service garage installation, repair and maintenance in Maricopa County. Emergency service available. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Call (602) 610-0112
