Garage door insulation

[TwoSmoke]

Whats the best way to do this? Any tips/tricks etc.?

 

[pattenp]

First tip: Don't put garage door install questions in the Heating and A/C forum. General Garage Discussion forum is better place.

 

[hydramatic]

o.k. well, he's a big help..

 

[jerseywild]

First tip: Don't put garage door install questions in the Heating and A/C forum. General Garage Discussion forum is better place.

Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning

I just insulated my two shop doors, I used 1" Owens pink foam board. There is a lip on the top and bottom of the door panels so you have to flex it to get it to fit in. In order to get it under the side brackets I cut the insulation in the center and fit in the two pieces and pushed them together. I will post a couple of pics from my phone.

 

[pattenp]

Oh... my mistake. I thought the title said installation. I was half asleep.

 

[lonniec]

That is exactly what I am about to do to our garage door... I have been trying to figure out a good spray adhesive that i could put a silver foil over the top of it, or something else that would be easy to keep clean

 

[pattenp]

Now that I'm on the right sheet of music I used the foil backed foam board and did as jerseywild did.

 

[TwoSmoke]

Now that I'm on the right sheet of music I used the foil backed foam board and did as jerseywild did.

I think this is route I am going to go with. Thanks

 

[pattenp]

I also used the foil tape over the seams where I used two pieces.

 

[mnster]

Used a double layer of 3/4 thick foil covered foam board. Found it easier to work with (stuff in the door slats) then one thick 1.5" piece.

 

[jerseywild]

Looks good

 

[kywildcat]

Used a double layer of 3/4 thick foil covered foam board. Found it easier to work with (stuff in the door slats) then one thick 1.5" piece.

This is exactly what I did, except I put the letters facing the door, so mine is just silver looking.

 

[Falcon67]

1/2" foil backed foam. Little messy to cut, very light weight, works.

 

[jerseywild]

Here is mine while I was working on it.

 

[tom65special]

I bought a garage door insulation kit from Lowes or Menards. Went in easy, has a fiberglass type backing for easy clean up.

 

[tom65special]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_222457-10477-8+FT+GARAGE+DOOR+INS_0__?productId=3025310&Ntt=garage+door+insulation+kit&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dgarage%2Bdoor%2Binsulation%2Bkit&facetInfo=

 

[dolfans]

Has anyone used insulation with doors that has windows? Did you guys do anything about the look of the insulation?

 

[gatchel]

Anyone concerned about the new wall of flammable material you're creating? I always thought there was supposed to be a fire rated covering over any foam due to its flammability. Maybe cover the insulation with some aluminum coil stock or something similar. What do ya think?

I was going to do this on a garage door on the house but decided to replace it with an insulated one. It was old and need refreshing, anyway

 

[upndown]

Chances are if it makes it to the garage door..Its too late anyway!! Get the hell out...

 

[mnster]

I considered it. I even took a scrap chunk to the backyard to light with my propane torch to aware myself of its dangers. Seemed like it had to burn past the foil. Which required some high concentrated heat. The foam was quite blaze almost like newspaper once through the foil. I considered perhaps some thin aluminum or plastic sheet like some roofing flashing. But, haven't done anything yet do to cost and added weight to the door. I rarely play with fire in the garage or even sparks. When I do the garage door is open for ventilation anyways. Just requires caution is all. Like those oily rags and gas cans that are idle in the corner of the garage.