What’s the Best Way to Insulate a Garage?

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What’s the Best Way to Insulate a Garage?

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Why Insulate the Garage? There are many benefits to insulating a garage that may not come to mind right away. For example, energy conservation is a huge plus, as you're able to maintain a more consistent temperature. Further, insulation acts as a sound barrier. The extra buffer can keep noise from the street and the home contained. Areas to Insulate Garage Door The overhead garage door is the main barrier to the outside and is often the thinnest part of the garage. Most doors consist of thin aluminium that heats and cools with the weather.

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The Attic/Ceiling This is a wide-open, drafty space that homeowners typically use for storage. But what many may not know is an uninsulated attic drains energy and money. Garage Walls Insulating the walls is an easy process. You can purchase huge rolls of insulation in the exact width needed to fit in between studs. Assuming contractors used proper technique when building your garage, meaning they spaced out the studs correctly, the process is simple.

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Types of Home Insulation Foam Boards Manufacturers typically make these boards from polystyrene—they're extremely lightweight and strong enough to withstand extreme weather conditions and temperature swings. Blanket Batts and Rolls This kind of insulation's design allows it to fit in between studs on walls and in ceilings. They typically contain fiberglass, but versions consisting of cotton, mineral wool, and plastic fibers do exist.

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Spray Foam Insulation Spray foam is best suited to seal finished areas with drywall. Hard to reach or odd-shaped spaces are also perfect contenders for spray foam. Blown-In Insulation Blown-in insulation is very similar to spray foam insulation. Blown-in insulation is a paperlike material that contains fiberglass or rock wool.

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