Great job! A few years ago I insulated the roll-up door of my detached woodshop in a similar manner. I found a way to cut the panels much faster but with unintended consequences. I cut all of the panels on my table saw. While it took just a few minutes to cut, I was left with the biggest "snowfall" of white insulation that you could imagine! Furthermore, the static charge from cutting it made it stick to everything. I don't think I will ever do that again! :) It has been great insulation, though and was much less expensive than the garage door kits.
Great video. I need to do this to my detached garage. When I built it 6 years ago I stupidly chose dark brown, uninsulated, doors. I have two 10 ft wide doors. They face northwest and get tons of evening sun. They get too hot to touch in the summer.
Hi Dave - I've been using a jigsaw to cut EPS foam. It works well too, but blade length can be a challenge. Carving knife is a good tip. However, fact check me: a radiant barrier requires a 3/4" air gap on that panel. Let the silver side face in and you get an extra R2.5 or so. When you sandwich the two faces together you don't get any added benefit, even if you think the white looks nicer. ;-)
I have used a jigsaw before, but I think that it is a bit overkill and tends to throw off a lot of fluff. Also, you are right on the air gap. So in my case, I will get little benefit from the aluminum layer unless I switch it around. I'll see how it goes as I add my other insulation. If it is a problem, I may have to switch it around.
@@pcmicrodudeNever tried one. Heard mixed reviews - the expensive ones are good, the cheap ones are awful. Let us know how it works for you. I've been cutting very dense EPS and the jigsaw is the way to go, imo.
I did this a year ago to insulate my garage here in nortwest Arkansas for my plants. I used a serrated knife to cut. I did not see the thiinner pieces so I may add those. It has worked fairly well. I had already insulated the garage walls and the attic overhead. I stll needed a heater. Is there a more energy efficient way to heat than the electric oil heater that I use?
maybe a wood burning stove? A lot of people up here in WI and MN use a combination of a woodburning stove and a gas furnace to save money. The wood is a lot of work, but there is nothing more cozy than the smell and dry warmth you get from a wood stove.
Great question. The weight is negligible. Each sheet weighs around 2.5-3 lbs, and so I didn't add more than around 15-18 lbs overall. To be safe, I checked in with a friend who sells and installs garage doors professionally, and he agreed that no adjustments were needed.
@@DIYwithDave That was my question. A garage door company told me not to do it because it would add too much weight. I see in your video your door has double springs. My garage is a 1 1/2 and my door has a single spring. Wondering if I could do this instead of hiring the door company that would could way more. Thanks
You did it “EASY” but you certainly didn’t do it “RIGHT”. To do it right you would’ve had to loosen the screws on the hinges which were in the way of doing a full length or width depending on how you look at it insulating insert. That would’ve been more work but it would’ve been doing it right.
That’s my winter project. Thanks it reminds me to get it going
Good luck!
Pretty straightforward install. Thanks for the tips
Thanks for watching!
Great job! A few years ago I insulated the roll-up door of my detached woodshop in a similar manner. I found a way to cut the panels much faster but with unintended consequences. I cut all of the panels on my table saw. While it took just a few minutes to cut, I was left with the biggest "snowfall" of white insulation that you could imagine! Furthermore, the static charge from cutting it made it stick to everything. I don't think I will ever do that again! :) It has been great insulation, though and was much less expensive than the garage door kits.
Yeah, that snow can be super annoying. That is exactly what I was hoping to avoid with the turkey knife. Table saw would definitely be faster, though!
Good job, Dave!
Thanks!
Great video. I need to do this to my detached garage. When I built it 6 years ago I stupidly chose dark brown, uninsulated, doors. I have two 10 ft wide doors. They face northwest and get tons of evening sun. They get too hot to touch in the summer.
I have the same problem in the morning. It heats it up and stays hot al day.
Awesome video. I like your channel. I need to do this. I'm in San Antonio, TX. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. 😀👍
Glad you liked it!
Nice video. You got to the point without over talikng the process.
This was the best hack! Thanks DIY with Dave! 🙌
You're welcome! Stay warm!!
Hi Dave - I've been using a jigsaw to cut EPS foam. It works well too, but blade length can be a challenge. Carving knife is a good tip. However, fact check me: a radiant barrier requires a 3/4" air gap on that panel. Let the silver side face in and you get an extra R2.5 or so. When you sandwich the two faces together you don't get any added benefit, even if you think the white looks nicer. ;-)
I have used a jigsaw before, but I think that it is a bit overkill and tends to throw off a lot of fluff. Also, you are right on the air gap. So in my case, I will get little benefit from the aluminum layer unless I switch it around. I'll see how it goes as I add my other insulation. If it is a problem, I may have to switch it around.
How about an electric hot pen? Walmart sells them for about $10+ dollars.
@@pcmicrodudeNever tried one. Heard mixed reviews - the expensive ones are good, the cheap ones are awful. Let us know how it works for you. I've been cutting very dense EPS and the jigsaw is the way to go, imo.
Sounds better too!
Good job! Thanks, you've inspired me to insulate our garage door.
I don't own a Garage but I appreciate the video.
I appreciate the comment!
The radiant barrier ("foil" requires an air space on at least one side.
Covering the foil with the 1/2 sheet 100% rendered the foil ineffective
You can thank the Hunga Tonga volcano eruption for your hot summer.
Interesting! www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/2022-tonga-volcano-may-have-caused-temporary-global-warming
I did this a year ago to insulate my garage here in nortwest Arkansas for my plants. I used a serrated knife to cut. I did not see the thiinner pieces so I may add those. It has worked fairly well. I had already insulated the garage walls and the attic overhead. I stll needed a heater. Is there a more energy efficient way to heat than the electric oil heater that I use?
maybe a wood burning stove? A lot of people up here in WI and MN use a combination of a woodburning stove and a gas furnace to save money. The wood is a lot of work, but there is nothing more cozy than the smell and dry warmth you get from a wood stove.
A quick question:
When doing the insulation, did you need to adjust the garage door tension due to the increase in weight? Thanks...
Great question. The weight is negligible. Each sheet weighs around 2.5-3 lbs, and so I didn't add more than around 15-18 lbs overall. To be safe, I checked in with a friend who sells and installs garage doors professionally, and he agreed that no adjustments were needed.
@@DIYwithDave That was my question. A garage door company told me not to do it because it would add too much weight. I see in your video your door has double springs. My garage is a 1 1/2 and my door has a single spring. Wondering if I could do this instead of hiring the door company that would could way more.
Thanks
Harbor Freight laser temperature gun. Always a few degrees off
Lol... that's true.
Wouldn't it insulate better if you left some type of gap instead of just filling the whole 1.5 inch with the Styrofoam?
No before and after results?
Thank you so much ❤️˘◡˘❤️
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You did it “EASY” but you certainly didn’t do it “RIGHT”.
To do it right you would’ve had to loosen the screws on the hinges which were in the way of doing a full length or width depending on how you look at it insulating insert.
That would’ve been more work but it would’ve been doing it right.
Thanks for another great vid ,dave. Well done Lad 👍👍🇮🇪🇺🇸