The Easiest & Most Effective DIY Garage Door Insulation

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Whether you're battling heat or cold, this guide is essential for anyone looking to improve their garage's insulation with practical, hands-on advice.
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@georgehernandez4195 4 ай бұрын

I did this to my garage yesterday with 1” board. My wife asked me what I was doing. I told her and a day later ur video popped up on my KZfaq feed. When I was done I opened the door and could hear the opener struggling. I saw ur video a day later and made me look up the specs on the 1” board. To my surprise they are 5 lbs per board. I used just under four boards. That’s just under 20 lbs added to the door. I took the door off the opener and sure enough it was harder to open by hand. I added three 1/4 turns to my spring and that seems to make up for the extra added weight. The opener sounds back to normal. I put a new spring a few years ago and up sized it from original. Thanks for the tips 👍🏽

@matthewhorwat7540 Ай бұрын

You should have enough tension in the springs so that if you do the manual release so the door is disconnected from the door opener, the door shouldn't close by itself, and should require virtually no effort to lift it.

@ericsaresky6246 3 ай бұрын

XPS, including the new NGX, polystyrene foam board is highly combustible and must be covered with a protective or thermal barrier to separate it from a interior living space by code in most areas. Since a garage door is exterior and not to a adjoining living area, it would probably pass code. However, not mentioning that it’s highly combustible to your viewers is a concern. Someone adding a XPS to their garage door that may do work such as welding or grinding, will find out just how combustible it is.

@MoneyManHolmes Ай бұрын

Is there anything that would perform similarly and not be a potential fire hazard?

@chrish42000 Ай бұрын

Id watch a video of someone testing the flammability of different foam boards, and painted with fire retardant paint.

@finchhawthorne1302 Ай бұрын

A super important consideration! Especially because a common objective with DIY garage insulation is to use that space as a living space or or as a workshop.

@jasonvongsay2620 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your results with us! Can you do a video on how to weather seal the perimeter of the garage door and the frame?

@ROCKINROBIN7791 4 ай бұрын

i did this 2 years ago with same board. but i added a sheet of bubble insulation first, then the board and then another sheet of bubble insulation. and finally i added foil tape to hold the bubble insulation and board inplace. came out really well. way less hot in the summer and less cold in winter. one thing to remember is a well insulated garage door by itself is only part of the solution. u have to make sure the space above and around the garage is well insulated or u wont get the desired temp. u want.

@wittworks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I’ve been wondering what to do on my garage door and you saved me the research time. I like that you put the printed side inside. Looks 1800SUPERPRO

@joshuabourdon8110 4 ай бұрын

Sorry if this is a duplicate comment. Installation of this material as suggested is unsafe. Per the manufacturer, "Owens Corning Foamular products are combustible and must be covered by a 15-minute thermal barrier such as 1/2" drywall. We do not recommend using Foamular to insulate a garage door. There are better choices such as the Owens Corning Garage Door Insulation Kit. Thank you for your inquiry!"

@joshuabourdon8110 4 ай бұрын

By the way, I like your content overall and am not trying to pick this apart. I am an infrequent commenter. To clarify my comment, this is a fire hazard.

@rangerpretzel 3 ай бұрын

@joshuabourdon8110 Agreed on the flammability problem. Putting a coat or two of white paint over the foam will markedly reduce its flammability (and make it look nicer, too!)

@shubinternet 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate you letting us see your mistake and how you fixed it. Thanks!

@gringolatino97 5 ай бұрын

I put 1½" ngx in my garage last week after watching your original video. My panels were 2 different sizes as well, but I measured each one first to be sure. Thanks for pointing me to ngx, really easy to work with but a bit heavy for my old spring

@LRN2DIY 5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Next week’s video is the entire walk through of upgrading your springs. It’s cheaper than you might expect and can very much be done safely.

@MidwestMotor 3 ай бұрын

Great video - thanks!! I just ordered that rubber bottom garage door seal! Built our house 10 years ago and notice you can see a little light under the door and a little water / snow can get in. I just inspected to seal that's on there now and oh my God it's horrible! So excited to get this new seal tomorrow! I'm going to look at those panels also. Thanks again!!!

@ElectricIguana 5 ай бұрын

I love these types of experiments!

@brenthood3399 4 ай бұрын

You can buy a foam insulation kit from some local Garage door companies. They will be cut to the right height 21" for the top and bottom and 16" for intermediate sections. They will be 8'ft. long so you cut them about in half depending on the width between the vertical styles where the hinge's mount. they often have a thin white PVC pebble tec finish backing skin so the whole door is white inside. This is easy to clean when you get dusty spiderwebs on the back of the door. They are not cheap because the Garage door company wants to make a healthy profit as it is a specialty item. They are installed the same way the insulation was installed in this video. They are a snug fit and it is a bit of a wrestling match to get the panels in place. I could insulate a whole door in about 2 hours but I have a lot of experience. If I were to do this I would compare the price of the kit versus the cost of enough sheets of Owens -Corning insulation to complete the job at your local Home Depot. If you Garage gets Western sun in the afternoon this will keep the garage much cooler. However, if you pull your car into an insulated Garage after your commute home it will also keep the heat from your hot engine in the garage. The insulation will add weight to your garage doors spring(s). They may need to be adjusted to get the door to open smoothly. Call a pro to adjust the spring. It will be much cheaper than a trip to the Emergerncy Room if you try to do it with out the proper tools and knowledge and some thing slips. If you try and get hurt you will still have to call a pro to get it done. Trust me. Springs can kill. Let a pro take the risk.

@Just_A_Name14 4 ай бұрын

You’re doing it wrong then you want the reflective kind with the reflective part facing outwards. The panels are literally under $100 to do a 2 car garage and you don’t need to adjust the springs

@TheTAEclub 3 ай бұрын

@@Just_A_Name14so both the youtuber and this commenter are doing it wrong?

@johnrogers1423 Ай бұрын

I filled the whole panel space by cutting the 40 mm thick polystyrene sheets to the correct size but in two halves. The top and bottom halves could then be angled in at the top and bottom and pushed in together in the middle creating a very tight fit. I cut two of the rows approximately 20% and 80% of the panel size as the door's reinforcing rails would then cover the joins. The sheets have been in place for 5 years now and none have popped out. I also glued wall wrap (foil) behind the foam. I also corrected my mistake of not ordering the west facing door in white by painting it white to reflect the afternoon summer sun.

@deemyers6350 4 ай бұрын

Great job, and thanks for the information on the weight of the doors changing

@2SanityAtitsBest2 4 ай бұрын

I did this a few months back just based on my own knowledge. I prob could have checked the internet for best methods. Pretty happy about my choices. 😎

@ScytheNoire 4 ай бұрын

Watching you put the wrong size panels on the top and bottom was driving me crazy. Glad to see you went and fixed it. Best way is to probably make a grid ahead of time and measure each panels, just in case the top, bottom, or sides are different.

@scottscopters7 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm going to check if 1.5" fits my garage door. been meaning to do this forever

@kinglee3990 4 ай бұрын

Looks great, you may want to spray foam in the C channel to provide more R value, since the metal C channel will help bring the cold in.

@jasonrico8558 5 ай бұрын

I did my garage roof with the 2" pink board and tried many ways to cut it, and then I tried my Oscillating tool with a half moon bit and scored it fast deep and straight and just snapped the rest.

@Mattthewanderer 4 ай бұрын

Nice. This would be a worthwhile upgrade for my simple garage door even without the full seals. My primary trouble is extreme heat radiating through the door on summer afternoons and this would work nicely to lessen the heat buildup in my garage.

@scottrsmith2389 3 ай бұрын

My garage door just died. It was 24 years old and had many added braces to repair fatigued metal and such. But it finally gave up the ghost, jumped the track, and almost fell on the car. it was time. Guess what? You can buy new doors that are heavily insulated with R10 or even higher. Metal on both sides, insulation in the middle. And it wasn't that much of a percentage more money than the cheaper non-insulated one. 15% to 20% more or so. More? Yes. But not double the cost or anything. Now it is well insulated, and also far stronger and rigid. Now, it's very much like an insulated steel front door. Big improvement. So, if you are at the point of getting a new door anyway, look at higher end double-wall insulated ones.

@robertmayumba8988 2 ай бұрын

Good Stuff LRN2DIY !!! Nicely done! You make it look easy, I always wanted to do this project.

@pvflyer67 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting. I am about to do this and your video will save me time and headaches - Cheers 🍺

@davidwostrel 4 ай бұрын

Good job addressing the springs, and knowing that it is easy to do yourself!

@127001er 5 ай бұрын

Definitely need to seal around the edges of the door. My garage door is 16’ x 7’, and it really flexes inward in a strong wind, which lets rain and snow to get inside past the seals. Some things that have helped with that problem are: brush seals for outside surrounding the door, the ‘Green Hinge System’, a double-bulb rubber bottom seal, and a threshold seal. These four things have made a significant impact in reducing water and snow intrusion. Thanks for the video.

@smody121 5 ай бұрын

Be careful doing this, make sure you leave a little gap and to not seal the door air tight or you might start getting mold if you don't already have temp control.

@LRN2DIY 5 ай бұрын

Great points. I noticed while I was shooting some thumbnail pics that just standing next to the door I felt a breeze and, after feeling around, it was coming from the gap at the top of door. I haven't yet installed the seals (I thing I'm going to seal the living daylights out of this thing) so that makes sense but it's crazy how well that cold (or hot) air finds a way in. I recently finished installing rock wool through the garage and will be installing a mini split soon so it should be very comfy in there by the time I'm done.

@127001er 5 ай бұрын

@@smody121 I agree,but there’s still some air intrusion even with those things installed. For my needs, they have really helped to reduce the wind driven rain and snow from blowing into the garage. My cement slab can form some serious condensation under the right conditions, which is why I installed a cheap, small ceiling fan. And my garage walls aren’t insulated yet. Maybe some day.

@smody121 5 ай бұрын

@@127001er Good to hear you haven't had any problems yet. Getting air controlled garage is the holy grail. To be able to work on my car in the comfort and cleanliness of my garage... what a dream

@lukesmith9059 5 ай бұрын

I can vouch for the green hinge system! Those hinges along with an extra bit of weatherstripping on the outside of my garage door has completely eliminated any drafts around the door. I'm in Chicago so that is very important when I'm trying to heat the garage and it's 0 degrees out in January.

@garysreloadingroom 5 ай бұрын

Like yourself, my garage door panels are not all equal in size so I can appreciate the "oops" moment. I'm getting ready to insulate my two double garage doors, but plan to use Johns Manville polycyanurate 1" insulation. First of all it's rated R-6, and secondly it is foil backed, which I will place against the inside surface of the doors to reflect the suns heat. I need all the help I can get in Arizona.

@karthiksc47 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, appreciate it

@manyakus8919 4 ай бұрын

Good job, definitely will reduce heat transfer..depending on where you live, your code might require you to cover the panel (fire hazard).

@abnereng5161 4 ай бұрын

The last insulation install on our garage door made the door very heavy. The spring needed adjustment. Just went with a lighter insulation. The heavy foam insulation caused the garage door to not stay open.

@lindaroyal8161 4 ай бұрын

Just stumbled on your channel. I love watching videos on energy efficiency. This is a great idea and surprised more people don't do this. I personally, don't know anyone that has done this, ever.

@MightySapphire 4 ай бұрын

That's because you need to have your garage springs adjusted for the new weight afterward. And most installers will then tell you to replace your springs. This causes spring failure.

@justthoughts8254 Ай бұрын

love it! thanks for this content

@BillyBob-il8ot 3 ай бұрын

Thumbs up just for the foam removal, ILMAO!

@danilo352 5 ай бұрын

People are eating you alive in the comments 🤪. Great project. I like the suggestion of someone here of cutting the panels in half before installing. And good job on 1) admitting you didn’t do it quite right, 2) fixing it, and 3) alerting us the same could happen to us. Thanks.

@LRN2DIY 5 ай бұрын

For the comments... I'm used to it. Being on KZfaq means you put content out there and everyone tells you why you're wrong. In many cases the points are totally valid and I learn something that I simply wasn't able to find during my research. I also get plenty of kind and supportive comments which I appreciate. It's all part of the job. Thanks for watching and for your kind words, my friend!

@georgequalls5043 5 ай бұрын

Nice job. Looks good.

@runwillrobinson 5 ай бұрын

Looks great!

@SyddlesFuzz 5 ай бұрын

Sweet! Thank you for this~ Going to do this in my home.

@SyddlesFuzz 5 ай бұрын

Do you think the reflective foil, on the other side of the insulation, would be helpful?

@LRN2DIY 5 ай бұрын

This kind of insulation doesn’t have the reflective foil. It’s a denser material with a higher R-Value than the white and silver stuff.

@SyddlesFuzz 5 ай бұрын

@@LRN2DIY The question was about adding some

@eotceotc Ай бұрын

@@LRN2DIY What I wanted to know was not the garage door heat difference but the overall garage temperature. Do you recall how much the entire garage temperature went down by?

@lostinspace2780 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks.

@boedilllard5952 3 ай бұрын

Nice video - would have liked to see the seal install.

@martiruda 2 ай бұрын

thanks a lot mate!

@tiamogonzalez3641 4 ай бұрын

I like you, man. Great video

@markcocco3130 5 ай бұрын

Ok that works and looks good but you made way more work then you needed to do. Once you score the foam board just break it, done, doesn't matter what the cut looks like, you'll have the nice clean score line and the rest of the cut didn't matter, it's in the door you can't see it Also you should have cut them at the 17-1/4" you needed. Then you put one edge in and give it a little bend and pop the other edge in. It'll fit tight, no spray foam needed and the lip on the garage door panel holds the foam in.

@derfskittlers6125 5 ай бұрын

All this explaining...you could gave made your own video.😁

@AzTurboMini 5 ай бұрын

@@derfskittlers6125or you could had said nothing. 🤡

@LRN2DIY 5 ай бұрын

Good points but don’t forget there are lips on three sides, not just two. That definitely complicates things.

@markcocco3130 5 ай бұрын

@@derfskittlers6125lol all that explaining? Score it, break it, snap it in.

@davidcrum779 5 ай бұрын

Additional info is great thank you

@user-LarryG1261 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. What about roll up garage doors?

@2SanityAtitsBest2 4 ай бұрын

I used a gun for canned foam to fill all those C cavities and make sure all parts were as insulated as possible. Because those cavities have holes, you can spray foam into the cavity after the install instead of pulling anything off. ALSO, I have windows across my top row. I cut 1” board to go around those. Worked out really well. Wish I could post pics here to share.

@diggndeeper 3 ай бұрын

I have windows as well. I was just thinking as I was watching this how I'd work around them. Would like to see your pictures if you can find a way to send them to me or post them.

@JJP1960 3 ай бұрын

@@diggndeeper I have four windows as well. I'm just going to make a template with a cutout for the window and I think I can just place the foam cutout over the window. We'll see how it goes.

@jmardinly 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I had no idea how much heat went through my garage door until I got a thermal camera for Christmas. Now I am wondering what to do about the windows I have in my door.

@ramonmorales1980 4 ай бұрын

You could tint the windows with the reflective tint.

@ImBooX2 3 ай бұрын

Hard to say exactly what to do not seeing the door, but to still pass light you put a insulated panel on with the window area cut out and put a sheet of Lexan in that hole. The air gap would give some insulation value.

@bwalker4194 2 ай бұрын

And to really complete the process, consider the spring loaded, self sealing door hinges. They make a HUGE difference.

@drewrobinson36 5 ай бұрын

Ready for the next video about the spring I want to do this but scared to adjust spring

@juanvazquez-vt2qc 5 ай бұрын

I'm also curious about how he'll do the springs, I've been a door tech for a long time and I know that depending on how much weight he just added on, a simple adjustment won't work properly. There's also the tool issue, unless my guy purchased torsion spring winding bars it can be dangerous to add tension. I've tried a lot of improvised tools when I needed it and some work but I've also been hurt by the ones that didn't.

@LRN2DIY 5 ай бұрын

I've already done the spring replacement. I bought winding bars and went through the entire process of weighing the door (with insulation) and getting the properly rated new springs for the new door weight, then VERY carefully removing the old and putting in the new. It was a pretty reasonable experience but half the video (that is coming out) is about safety. I know it can be a dangerous process.

@LRN2DIY 4 ай бұрын

New video is out! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrWIgpNi18q-ZZc.html

@diygaragedoorparts8206 4 ай бұрын

These videos help garage door repair companies out in the long run. A lot o cracked top panels and stripped gears from people doing this and not changing to the proper springs for the new weight of the door.

@cyndykeithley3435 5 ай бұрын

I like the color pink! By the way what was the cost of supplies to do this garage door insulation?

@JPSola5iver 4 ай бұрын

Do you have a measure of how the ambient temperature in the garage has changed? I'm interested in how much of a difference this made. Thank you.

@thirty_character_limit 4 ай бұрын

I'm interested to see this as well, especially since it's winter now and that brought me here. HAS to be an improvement given the R value.

@TimSmith-db1iu 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Is this pointless if my garage has two vented screens on one wall? Garage door is NOT vented, completely sealed, but one of the walls in the garage is vented to bring in some air for safety reasons?

@Pallidus_Rider 5 ай бұрын

Could you do a video on sound insulation? Would be helpful for car people who work on cars in garage

@gregmize01 5 ай бұрын

use mineal/rock wool for sound insulation. super easy to make diy sound panel from it.

@alexandermaciag377 3 ай бұрын

Hello. Did you also have to make adjustments in spring tension on your garage door since there is an addition to the weight of the garage door lift and retract?

@gregj2647 4 ай бұрын

Any recommendations for changing out the weather stripping on the outside edges of the garage door to keep the wind out? Those vinyl strips are pretty much useless with high winds

@johnknightiii1351 5 ай бұрын

I would love to see another video dealing with the sealing and noise of the door I've been researching some products but don't know if it's worth pulling the trigger on them ThermoTraks sealing system ThermoTraks bottom seal retainer and seal Green Hinge spring loaded energy sealing hinge set Dura-Lift / ThermoTraks nylon rollers Quiet / silent roller sleeves

@AgentOffice 5 ай бұрын

A tube of lithium grease on the big top spring helped my noise

@AgentOffice 5 ай бұрын

White lithium. Put the whole tube on with gloves 🧤

@stewpeanut 4 ай бұрын

there's a pretty snug fit there with the foam and insulation. is there any concern with binding of the garage door panels as it raises/lowers with inherent expansion/contraction as the temp fluctuates?

@USABarsa 4 ай бұрын

Had you cut the height of the panels from the inside of the top and bottom C-channels, and then cut all the panels in half length-wise, you could have avoided the spray foam altogether by first inserting the bottom half of the panel and then inserting the top half of the panel.

@Casmige 5 ай бұрын

Pro-tip from an avid DIY’er that’s also in his 60’s. In order to do it thoroughly right?, you have to take the screws out of the hinges allowing you to get a bigger piece nestled or nested into place taking up the entire panel void-space. No need for messy spray-foam crap.

@JJP1960 3 ай бұрын

So you're saying you can cut to 17.25" and they would fit perfectly? I would think there would be more waste? But to get a perfect fit WITHOUT the foam spray then it would be worth it.

@Casmige 2 ай бұрын

@@JJP1960 it’s arduous to take out the hinge screws in order to do each panel - But I’ve done my own garage door & I did my daughters last year in the middle of July. Slow & steady, measure twice cut once & man-handle each foam panel into place. It’s not fun, But it’s nice, neat & not so messy without having to use a $20 can of spray foam.

@user-gc4se1le6o 4 ай бұрын

I have sold garge doors for 25 + years. Your garage doors springs are calibrated to the factory weight of the doors. The spings are the doors counter balnce system that lifts the weight of the door making it light and easu to open. When you add weight to a garage door, you are throwing the counterbalance of your door off. After adding weight, the springs need to be recalibrated. This is done with a special scale that a garage door service company would have. In other words, you can't just add insulation to a garage door that wasn't designed for it. It will eventually take your open out.

@joseeduardo4327 4 ай бұрын

How much weight did he add? 11lbs? Lol

@_unkown404rror_9 4 ай бұрын

Once they Wear out replace the springs ???? 😂

@user-gc4se1le6o 3 ай бұрын

Not with the same size springs ?????. LOL@@_unkown404rror_9

@JGrayUSA 3 ай бұрын

Did you finish the video? 10:04

@MWIT 3 ай бұрын

I did the same and worked great. A knife with a longer blade works better though

@ImBooX2 3 ай бұрын

I helped a friend do his. We used a long bladed razor knife. It makes it way easier.

@g.b.4483 4 ай бұрын

At 38 dollars a sheet for NBX that is not very economical so i did Mr Fred DIY a little more time consuming but works great

@donmacaskill5022 4 ай бұрын

Would you not have to cover the foam for fire rating?

@symposes 4 ай бұрын

Late to the party obviously, Im curious if it would be worthwhile to get brushes or something that sit between the garage panels, in order to seal the door better when its closed.

@Lwnmwrboy5 4 ай бұрын

With garage door, you are trying to reduce radiant heat gain/loss. Foil backed polyethylene foam (bubble wrap) radiant barrier is the better choice and be sure to leave an air gap between the door and the barrier.

@OnTVaustralia 29 күн бұрын

I might try that in my garden shed!

@Hurtydwarf 4 ай бұрын

I bought and installed a box of the fiberglass stuff and even on the box it says if installing two boxes on a two car door, you need to adjust spring tension to account for the weight. How heavy are these foam boards compared to the fiberglass? I only have one box for the time being so not really an issue weight wise as is, although I can definitely feel it already when raising/lowering the door.

@foesfly3047 5 ай бұрын

The actual material name of that foam board is XPS, Extruded Poly-Styrene. I use it for a lot of projects and my favorite way to make long, straight cuts is with a table saw.

@carbonfe 5 ай бұрын

Yes, or a track saw. Excellent way to cut this material.

@WaltWW 4 ай бұрын

Any kind of saw just makes a huge mess. Knife/razor is the way to go.

@ScottsGarage17 4 ай бұрын

any special blade to do this?

@foesfly3047 4 ай бұрын

@@ScottsGarage17 I just use whatever wood blade happens to be in my saw at the time. I believe any wood cutting blade will do.

@semosancus5506 4 ай бұрын

Yep after using a table saw I can't stand scoring it now.

@edwardcorral338 4 ай бұрын

Can I paint the panels before or after installing? Yes, I have OCD, haha.

@jacojaco8436 4 ай бұрын

Are these the panels with the pink panther on the other side??? the manufacturer and or Home Depot say those are not good for garage doors. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.

@AlboAl8 5 ай бұрын

What can you do for the sides? From the inside.

@pjseiber2774 3 ай бұрын

When I purchased my garage doors I got them already insulated. Would it be worth the time and expense of changing out the insulation. Mine also leak lots of air at the joints between the panels.

@johnmartin5153 Ай бұрын

hey man what about doing the walls? same stuff?

@dcwatashi 3 ай бұрын

That is my concern that it may put too much weight on the door. I don’t know if it will be obvious. Maybe I should just install a few panels on the bottom and work my way up. Can’t seem to find a reliable garage door company in my town. There’s been a lot of negative comments on the next-door app in my neighborhood. My spring is totally enclosed

@grocerylist 3 ай бұрын

That's cool but are the walls and ceiling also insulated?

@l.medina6251 3 ай бұрын

Very informative video!! Thank you!!

@TravelingGonad 4 ай бұрын

My garage indoor temp is 120 degrees in the summer, not sure I want to do this lol!

@odeball22 4 ай бұрын

Should have sprayed mold release behind the foam spray one

@AnneDougherty 2 ай бұрын

What do you recommend for a garage door that doesn't have those tracks/channels?

@ac7384 4 ай бұрын

What you do about the sides of the garage door that opens up to the outside. I have side strips on mine. But when it’s windy the door will move back forth and you can see daylight. On the sides.

@jasonpobul2987 4 ай бұрын

Rivet a thin metal sheet over it or use intumescent paint.

@swansong487 3 ай бұрын

Would putting foil tape around the perimeter of each panel be a good idea?

@Treyk901 3 ай бұрын

I want to do this to my door but I have several huge hurricane braces that span across the the door panels. I won’t be able to really get a ridged foam panel in place without removing all the braces.

@JFabric500 3 ай бұрын

Double the amount of foam. Cut the foam lengthwise to cover the C Channel, trim the height to clear the garage door brackets. You will essentially be covering 70% of the door with R 13 which is way way better.

@stevebachtel 4 ай бұрын

I did this a few years ago. The added weight broke the assist spring and put huge load on the opener.

@throttlebottle5906 4 ай бұрын

"measured it once, cut it twice and it's still too dang short" 🤣 old classic joke.

@beardedbarnstormer9577 3 ай бұрын

Explain how this is going to stop the thermal bridging between the panel?

@matthewconnor5483 4 ай бұрын

Curious if laying a radiant barrier on top of the foam would further help with retaining heat in the garage.

@ImBooX2 3 ай бұрын

I help a friend do his door. After work on totally redoing a house he had a roll of the reflective insulating stuff left. We cut sheets of that and put it in each panel first. Then he had 1.5" foam board left, the type with the foil on one side. We filled the panels with that foil facing in. So there is foil on the outer side of the foam and the inner. We used expanding foam to be sure all the recesses were filled. We also used foil tape to cover the gaps. Most stuff he had left over from doing the house, except enough foam, one more foam board, and he had a roll and a half of the foil tape left from redoing the HVAC and I got some of the tape from my bro who has done HVAC for 40+ years...needed a bit more to finish it. The door no longer gets hot and it faces south and in the winter you put your hand on the outside of the door and it is cold, there is no heat escaping. The foil board inside cleans easily and it reflects light, we noticed that right away. He had a broken door spring already and he replaced it with a heavy duty one.

@rpdx3 Ай бұрын

Measure once, cut twice. That’s my motto! 😅

@30fold 12 күн бұрын

This may be fine for temperate climates, but not in Arizona when the sun shines on your door. The amount of radiant heat transferred by all that exposed metal not covered by the foam board (the joints and sides) is still enormous. It's just one giant heat sync. I'm wondering if there's some type of coating that can be applied to the entire inside surface.

@BiggMo 5 ай бұрын

I’m impressed you didn’t end up wearing half that can of spray foam.

@LRN2DIY 5 ай бұрын

I wore a little bit at least, on my hand but yeah, that stuff can get everywhere and is such a pain to clean!

@hankwest5662 Ай бұрын

I used single side reflective, on thr interior side it is white. However during install i stuck it to the support struts, creating an air pocket between the insualtion and the garage door.. I notice when you did the test st the start, you sruck the reflective insulation directly to the garage door. All the DIYers ive followed have shown its far more effective creatinf an air pocket in the door, bexause obviously air doesnt transmit temperature as well - similar to the way a dry suit works much better for divers.

@robroyston4576 4 ай бұрын

Does adding the foam boards affect the garage door opener? I would imagine this adds some weight and that may put extra pressure on the opener? Thanks for this idea, I’ve wanted to add insulation and now I have a great model to follow

@MightySapphire 4 ай бұрын

Yes. Have your springs tension adjusted by a professional.

@JJP1960 3 ай бұрын

@@MightySapphire What is the "average" cost for this?

@P-47D_theJug 5 ай бұрын

None of those options will work with my door. I have flat metal strips on my door not raised up like most. I live in Florida and my door is hurricane rated. I don’t know if some kind of adhesive would work?

@MarkTrades__ 4 ай бұрын

You can tell Nils was getting chilly while he was filming this one! haha

@Beezerfish79 5 ай бұрын

Put some green hinges on that door to really up the efficiency

@davidcronhelm4804 4 ай бұрын

How you fire rate foam

@kjisnot 5 ай бұрын

Does it really make that much difference to do the foam to fill in small gaps? In my case I was interested in reducing radiant heat from the metal panels in the afternoon summer sun. It did help a lot. However there is always air and not much insulation going on around the door edges where there is typically a thin vinyl weather flap. Heat and cold will always be leaking around there.

@OnTVaustralia 29 күн бұрын

How much heat radiates through the internally exposed sheet metal?

@coldfinger459sub0 4 ай бұрын

My grandfather always said, measure twice cut once

@TheMadHatter10-6 4 ай бұрын

How many boards did you use there not including the mistake?

@decibellx2194 4 ай бұрын

There is one issue with this project - weight. If your springs are old or not big enough the extra weight (even though it's not a lot) could shorten their life. I learned from experiencing it. but after the technician replaced them with heaver springs all is well and the insulation does its job.

@rawhides 4 ай бұрын

This isn’t an issue unless you have springs that need to be replaced anyways, brother. This foam is no where near the weight which would cause an issue. Again, if this is a concern, your springs need to be replaced with or without the foam. F = -kx