Blazin' Hot to Cool as a Cucumber: How I BEAT the Garage Heat! ❄️ (It ACTUALLY Works!)

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6 күн бұрын

Hey there, garage warriors and gearheads! I’m here to tackle a scorching problem: this South Carolina summer sun is a real doozy! My garage turns into a fiery furnace every day, making it unbearable to work on ANYTHING. Let me tell ya, it ain't pretty! But fear not, because I've got a solution so simple, even a knucklehead like me can do it!
In this video, I’m tackling that scorching garage door head-on with a super easy DIY insulation project. I'll be using a foam insulation kit (because who needs the fancy stuff, right?) to turn this heat wave into a cool breeze (well, maybe not a breeze, but definitely less hot than a habanero)
In this video, I’m gonna:
*Diagnose the problem: Witness the sizzling hotness of my garage door (it's enough to fry an egg!)
*Bust out the secret weapon: I'll unveil the magic of a DIY foam insulation kit. (Don't worry, it's easier than you think!)
*Install it like a BOSS: Okay, maybe not a total boss, but I'll get the job done with some personality mixed in.
*THE BIG REVEAL: I'll measure the temperature difference after insulation installation. (Let's just say, it's a game-changer!)
*But wait, there's more! I'll also see if this nifty trick throws off the garage door spring balance.*
By the end of this video, you'll be ready to transform your own fiery garage into a chill zone! So grab your favorite frosty cold beverage (because let's face it, you'll need it after working in that heat!). Leave a comment below and let me know your favorite ways to keep things cool, then hit that subscribe button, and let's get started!
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Every time you double insulation R-value, you cut the rate of heat loss in half. That fact doesn't change, even when you increase insulation from R-100 to R-200. More insulation always reduces the rate of heat flow.
More insulation = More resistance to heat flow = Lower energy bills (ideally). This is the basic principle. As you add more insulation, it gets harder and harder for heat to escape your home in the winter and enter your home in the summer. This translates to using less energy for heating and cooling, saving you money.
The catch: The benefit of adding insulation decreases as you add more. The first few inches of insulation make a big difference in reducing heat flow. However, as you keep adding layers, the additional benefit gets smaller and smaller.
The point of diminishing returns: There's a sweet spot where adding more insulation becomes less cost-effective. The extra energy savings you get might not outweigh the cost of the additional insulation and installation.
At that point, it would be better to focus on air sealing and weatherstripping.

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@Weird600 3 күн бұрын

It was 124* here today!!!! Bullhead City AZ. I did this insulation 2 years ago and it really doesn't do squat when the afternoon sun is hitting my garage doors. I hit my metal framing on the door with my heat gun today and it was almost 170* and that radiates into the garage. My next step is to get some 4" thick foam and glue that to the metal door frames, might have to do a little trimming for clearance when the door is opening and closing as the hinges are only about 2.5" -- -- I put a 48,000 BTU ductless AC in my garage just because it made sense LOL.

@oftenwrongparadigm 3 күн бұрын

WHOA! Your ice cubes don't stand a chance! can you create shade on the outside?

@CoreyKoberg 4 күн бұрын

This was way easier than I expected

@oftenwrongparadigm 3 күн бұрын

Yep, that surprised me too! Totally worth it, HUGE difference!

@tullgutten 3 күн бұрын

I find most garage doors, even just professional installed leaks A LOT at the top and sides. My phone has Infiray thermal camera in it so i check a lot of things for fun 😅 And every one leaks, and not just a little! I adjusted mine and at work and it got much better but still between every linked panel there is often a gap that isn't necessary that let's in large spiders and bugs aswell...

@tullgutten 3 күн бұрын

And using those contactless thermometers you MUST KNOW about thermal emissivity, that every metal that isn't painted is more like a mirror and you measure yourself or the room instead of what you point at, aluminium and copper is the absolute worst, even when looking very dull and matt a Thermal camera sees it as a mirror and it is very interesting to see 😅 One trick is to use black electrical tape or masking tape on shiny metals and surfaces. And always have a slight angle like 80° instead of 90 to prevent measuring yourself, but not too much. And also when your distance from the wall/door increases the area the temperature is measured over gets very large very quick, typical at 30cm away is 5-10 cm diameter circle but at one meter or more you measure the average of maybe 60-100 cm diameter! It's listed in the manual or maybe on the sides of the termometer. If you doo a lot around the home for improving insulation and airtightness i recommend buing a infiRay P2 Pro thermal camera module for your phone, it shows EVERYTHING! at a high detail for air leak and thermal insulation problems

@oftenwrongparadigm 3 күн бұрын

Excellent information! I've been considering a thermal camera. I'll check this one out. I like cool toys :)

@oftenwrongparadigm 3 күн бұрын

I know I need to replace the weatherstrip around the door too. I've been getting some bugs in the garage the past couple years. The past year I've been getting gecko's and anole's in the garage. They keep me company and help keep the bug population down.

@OmegaGamingNetwork 2 күн бұрын

If they aren't permanently attached in that kit a thin layer of radiant barrier between the foam and the metal makes an even bigger difference. Just the basic double reflective .19" stuff. It's about $10 a roll I think it took me 2.5 rolls for about the same size door.

@oftenwrongparadigm 2 күн бұрын

In my very brief research online, I kept seeing the radiant barrier needing to have an air gap to reflect the heat back to. I didn't really feel like getting into the science of radiant barriers, figuring out how to create that air gap correctly, and the science on foam seemed pretty straightforward. I might be interested in doing a comparison of the two. Grab a single roll and do half the door, see what the difference is from one side to the other. Now I'm wondering, would the radiant barrier foil taped to the interior side of the door, with the foam in the middle, make a big difference? Basically one big strip capping off the interior cavity of the door with the foam inside.

@OmegaGamingNetwork 2 күн бұрын

@@oftenwrongparadigm I don't know about the foil tape, but I do know I used the stuff that is basically like foil bubble wrap. I don't have any particular air gap beyond what it creates for itself. My setup is the metal of the door, the Radiant barrier and then the foam just right on top of it. I never measured it, but the overall temperature in my garage seemed quite a bit lower after the barrier than before. I'm down in Ga, so sometimes it is difficult to tell which is the bigger problem, the heat or the humidity. It certainly would be interesting to see if that actually makes a real difference or if it was just placebo.

@oftenwrongparadigm 2 күн бұрын

@@OmegaGamingNetwork I feel that humility! I'm just N/E of ya near Charleston, SC.

@anitabellefeuille7362 3 күн бұрын

I am renting this house. I have a horribly hot garage. Will these panels come off as easily as you put them on?

@oftenwrongparadigm 3 күн бұрын

Possibly. Depends on if you want to try to reuse or repurpose them. If not repurposing them later, you could cut them in half easily and remove them. They don't need glue or anything to hold them in place. If trying to repurpose them, you would need to be very careful when removing them. A pry bar half way up the panel should be able to create the same bend on the side to pop them out. But, each garage door will have slightly different measurements between the vertical bars. So, they may not be a great fit for the next door.

@michaelr1624 4 күн бұрын

What product did you use?

@oftenwrongparadigm 3 күн бұрын

I used the Insulfoam Garage Door Insulation Kit. Here's a link to it: www.lowes.com/pd/Insulfoam-Common-1-25-in-x-1-6875-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-1-25-in-x-1-6875-ft-x-4-5-ft-Garage-Door-Insulation-Kit-1-R-4-8-Faced-Polystyrene-Garage-Door-Foam-Board-Insulation/50244957