Is This Even Possible With My Garage?

[bnr32jason]

I live in a very cookie cutter house in a cookie cutter neighborhood, but overall we're happy with our home and location.

I've got a 21x19 two car garage with just under 10ft ceilings.

Assuming I get a higher-end insulated door (bi-fold carriage door, not overhead) and install the best insulation I can buy in the walls (will be a fully finished garage) and attic space, can I keep the conditions in the garage comfortable year round and keep the heat/cooling from escaping? I live in Seattle, so mild climate. This garage is going to have a lift centered in it but also be my mancave/office, just trying to make the best of the space I have.

Would appreciate any advice before I start tearing this place apart.

 

[-Brent-]

I think so. My shop is concrete block, which has a horrible R value and my door is not yet insulated. However, I have insulated the ceiling and the gable ends. That, alone made a HUGE improvement.

The fact that you have walls to insulate is great. As well, there are some awesome products available that could get you exactly where you want to be.

 

[Homerr]

Probably the seal on the door is the limiting factor.

 

[Richard Cranium]

most likely so, if not a small space heater will make it work for you. Just remember you will get some heat form the house through the walls also.

 

[kd3pc]

a lift in 10' space may be the bigger issue...

 

[bnr32jason]

a lift in 10' space may be the bigger issue...

I think it will be fine. The main car that will be in there is a Lotus Elise. I'll only be working on sports cars.

 

[bnr32jason]

Probably the seal on the door is the limiting factor.

Anything I can do to improve the seal? Specialty products?

 

[Kpaige]

It will absolutely work. I am in Mn so upper 90's in the summer -15 plus in the winter. I have 2x4 construction. I keep my garage conditioned most of the time. It is very efficient. Use a quality fully sealed garage door.