Garage Doors

Posted by George Eberhardt on February 13, 2005, 4:49 pm

I have to install new garage doors, but I have no real information on this
subject. Can somebody tell me how I would install insulated garage doors to
minimize air leakage? As far as I can see, the installations are so bad
that there is no point in paying for insulation.
--
George Eberhardt
(732)224-8988

Posted by William W. Plummer on February 13, 2005, 6:09 pm

George Eberhardt wrote:
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Here in New England garages are considered "outside". There is
insulation around the house, but it does not include the garage. You
don't really want to pay for heat in a garage. Also, I've heard that
allowing snow to melt off your car releases the road salt in it and that
eats away your frame and body. It is probably good to allow a bit of
air circulation to carry out any moisture in the air, not to mention gas
fumes. Finally, minimizing air leakage is hard to do because you open
the garage doors regularly.

Posted by Colbyt on February 13, 2005, 6:28 pm

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Just my opinion. No facts to back it up.
There is always going to be air leakage around the door. It is the nature
of the beast. You must have the gaps for the door to properly operate.
Insulation makes them much quieter to operate and in severe climates most
likely keeps the frost off the door and helps with the overall garage temp.
In 10 years in this house we have only had a few days where the frost formed
on the door and the room over the garage was uncomfortable. But this is a
pretty moderate climate in the winter (Central KY). If I were farther north
I would probably go insulated.
Colbyt

Posted by Art on February 13, 2005, 11:04 pm

Insulation still helps and keeps the garage quieter. Check out Wayne Dalton
garage doors and their IDrive opener for something different though the
weatherstripping is typical. Their springs are fully enclosed and the
Idrive opener fits above the door instead of having a rail of its own.
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on February 14, 2005, 2:49 am

George Eberhardt wrote:
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In my experience the insulation helps, but don't expect miracles. With
a little care you can get a reasonable seal around the door.
--
Joseph Meehan
26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

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