Doing my 3 car garage doors right now with the R tech 5.9 1 1/2 inch thick it has upper and lower channels only , just so people that see this comment know it ain’t easy Pushing this stuff in and yeah your fingers are all you got so your going to crack some stuff a bit , I found that a saber jig saw with a metal blade works the best cuts like butter with thicker pieces and on a table and saw horses , Geesh ! Glad I only have to do this once !!
Excellent video! I agree with what this video says about the difficulty of installing this insulation. The instructions and photos make it look easier than it actually is. It is not complicated, it just takes time and patience. Anyway, I did this install on my garage door recently, and I definitely like the results. Another thing I did was to have blown-in attic insulation added in the attic above my garage. That attic insulation reduced the temp inside the garage by about five degrees on a hot day. Of course, many houses don't have an attic above the garage; every house is different.
I did this as well and thought the same regarding the tedious install process. However, it was well worth it after hearing the price of a pre-insulated new door was $1800!
Good stuff. I've been thinking about doing this, but I don't have any of the support braces on my doors so I'd need to come up with another easy way to attach the insulation.
@@COGuyStuff Most kits I've found seem to be geared toward pressure fitting into the braces. How else would they reliable stay in place? Construction adhesive?
I’m in the sweltering Sacramento area. No humidity here. Thanks for the video. Just a thought you can research, but they make ceramic window heat blocking film for cars that could potentially help your window situation. Tons of heat stopping without much light loss.
Your new insulation will work better than the aluminized bubble wrap material. There are three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. The insulation you bought will attenuate all three modes. The surface of the insulation facing the inside of the garage once installed will be cooler than the bare door panels, which leads to less conductive and convective heating of the air coming in contact with the door. The lower surface temperature will naturally radiate less black body energy. That is how the physics breaks down on it. ✌😁
We have that on all the sun facing windows in the house - it's only really good for direct sun heat not so much ambient radiant. The door windows only get an hour or so a day, they are high enough where they are in the shade.
Doing my 3 car garage doors right now with the R tech 5.9 1 1/2 inch thick it has upper and lower channels only , just so people that see this comment know it ain’t easy Pushing this stuff in and yeah your fingers are all you got so your going to crack some stuff a bit , I found that a saber jig saw with a metal blade works the best cuts like butter with thicker pieces and on a table and saw horses , Geesh ! Glad I only have to do this once !!
Excellent video! I agree with what this video says about the difficulty of installing this insulation. The instructions and photos make it look easier than it actually is. It is not complicated, it just takes time and patience. Anyway, I did this install on my garage door recently, and I definitely like the results. Another thing I did was to have blown-in attic insulation added in the attic above my garage. That attic insulation reduced the temp inside the garage by about five degrees on a hot day. Of course, many houses don't have an attic above the garage; every house is different.
I installed these in my shop this past winter when I re-made my shop, made a HUGE difference! Best $70 I spent on the entire remodel
Oh yeah, I didn’t even think about the cold
I did this as well and thought the same regarding the tedious install process. However, it was well worth it after hearing the price of a pre-insulated new door was $1800!
Wow that's nuts! I never looked at the price of a new door with it.
Good stuff. I've been thinking about doing this, but I don't have any of the support braces on my doors so I'd need to come up with another easy way to attach the insulation.
No! If your door doesn't use the braces you are all set! They have nothing to do with the insulation other than being in the way for install.
@@COGuyStuff Most kits I've found seem to be geared toward pressure fitting into the braces. How else would they reliable stay in place? Construction adhesive?
No - the door panels have top and bottom lips, that's what holds them, along with them just being a tight fit. Braces have nothing to do with it
I’m in the sweltering Sacramento area. No humidity here. Thanks for the video. Just a thought you can research, but they make ceramic window heat blocking film for cars that could potentially help your window situation. Tons of heat stopping without much light loss.
Yes, we have it on our vehicles and house. It's only for direct light not radiant heat, which is not the issue here.
Thanks 🙂👍
Nice video.. Do you have a link for this? My garage is freezing right now and I have a room right above it that gets super cold
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
Great idea. Would a car trim remover tool help with getting the foam in?
That was my first thought. No, it started cracking it - not enough contact surface. You really need to use your fingers
Did you have to adjust the tension spring due to the added weight on the door?
No, it was almost nothing, the opener didn't care. But, it was just done, the springs were recently replaced. Others might need to if they were off.
Your new insulation will work better than the aluminized bubble wrap material.
There are three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.
The insulation you bought will attenuate all three modes. The surface of the insulation facing the inside of the garage once installed will be cooler than the bare door panels, which leads to less conductive and convective heating of the air coming in contact with the door. The lower surface temperature will naturally radiate less black body energy.
That is how the physics breaks down on it. ✌😁
You got it!
Maybe apply some heat control film on the windows? I've haven't tried it myself so im not sure if the effect is noticeable or not. Nice video btw :)
We have that on all the sun facing windows in the house - it's only really good for direct sun heat not so much ambient radiant. The door windows only get an hour or so a day, they are high enough where they are in the shade.
I’m surprised more garages in hot and cold areas of the country aren’t built with insulated doors.
I’m sure the more expensive ones are this one’s nothing special