Doors, doors, doors... help!

[batmbl]

Trying to decide on whether to use insulated or non-insulated doors. The rest of the room is well-insulated (heated and cooled) so I'm thinking I should have insulated. Please chime in with pros and cons. Thanks.

 

[nova65ss]

If you spent the time and money to insulate the rest of the garage I would go ahead and do it on the doors as well. It will only cost you about 75-125 dollars depending on the size of the door. Most have an R-value of 6 or so. It ususally makes them a little less noisy as well.

Jimmy

 

[Uncle Buck]

Insulate, it will be worth the time and money.

 

[Steve_S]

Insulate. It will keep you warm / cool and keep the neighbors happier (noise).

 

[DynoDave]

I've also been told that with a steel door, the insulation helps reduce denting of the exterior surface from minor impacts (ie: kids, basketballs, bikes, etc.)

 

[snorvet]

Definitely insulate for the warmth /cool. And DynoDave is right about the dents

 

[gary whipple]

There is no debate, insulate.


Gary

 

[RonBou]

INSULATE!!!! You won't be sorry!

 

[Storm2223]

Never regreted installing the insulated doors in mine........

 

[alankulwicki7]

Insulate. You will be glad you did....

 

[bmwpower]

When your garage is 20 degrees warmer than it is outside (in the winter), you'll be glad you installed insulated doors.

 

[batmbl]

I guess its settled. Insulated is the way to go. Placing an order tomorrow. Will post pics when done. Thanks for all your input.