When it comes to shopping for a new residential garage door, insulation can make a big difference. It can save you money on your energy bills, reduce noise pollution, and stabilise your garage temperature.
But, you don’t always need it.
Insulated Garage Door
For many homeowners, the garage is one of the primary entrances of the home. It is often also the largest entrance on your home’s exterior. Because of this, the garage can be one of the biggest problem areas for heat loss in your home, impacting your home’s energy efficiency.
The best way to reduce heat loss through your garage is to install an insulated garage door. Along with increased energy efficiency, garage door insulation offers additional benefits, such as quieter operation and increased overall door strength and durability.
- Polystyrene
- Polyurethane
Polystyrene insulates by limiting heat transfer through its low thermal conductivity and closed-cell structure which minimizes airflow within it.
Polyurethane has a lower thermal conductivity and is denser than polystyrene. It’s often used as a foam that expands to seal gaps to form a tight thermal barrier. Polyurethane will also add durability to your door, making it more resistant to vibrations and shaking.
Both materials are versatile, moisture-resistant, and great at insulating. Determining which insulation is best for you depends on what you’re going to use your garage for and the climate conditions of where you live.