Buck531 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I have an 18' door. No insulation. I'd like to find the cheapest way to insulate it. I've heard the stories about the pre-packaged garage door insulation kits. Next. A friend told me about just 1" ceiling tiles. He said he found them cheap but can't remember where. Lowes wants way too much. Thought about the blue 1" thick stuff. Kinda pricey. Any other ideas? If you did this. how much did you spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 It would be cool if you found someone doing demo work, you could get used ceiling tiles for cheap or free. I'd use the thin boards of high density foam they use under siding, try some outlet stores like Ollies, those places always have some random shit that changes every time I find my way into one of those places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 It would be cool if you found someone doing demo work, . PM Shanton aka neonkiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I used foil backed foam on mine, worked great and it was cheap. Just used construction adhesive to hold it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I used foil backed foam on mine, worked great and it was cheap. Just used construction adhesive to hold it on. $$$ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 What about that spray on foam. It would take a lot of it and probably cost a bunch, but it would definitely work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimpsy1647545505 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 What about that spray on foam. It would take a lot of it and probably cost a bunch, but it would definitely work. Wouldn't that prevent it from opening? My father in law did his, I will check and see what materials/cost he had in it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hoblick insulated his with foam board I believe. Send him a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Yeah I remember hoblick doing that. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative (hence the ceiling tiles). It's a detached 24x24 garage.. All brick and no insulation anywhere else. I'm not going to be heating it every day. Just went I want to be in there and working on my turds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Put up some kind of curtain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I have an 18' door. No insulation. I'd like to find the cheapest way to insulate it. I've heard the stories about the pre-packaged garage door insulation kits. Next. A friend told me about just 1" ceiling tiles. He said he found them cheap but can't remember where. Lowes wants way too much. Thought about the blue 1" thick stuff. Kinda pricey. Any other ideas? If you did this. how much did you spend? enlighten me. I was going to do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 whats wrong with the kits? http://www.homedepot.com/buy/building-materials/ware-industries-inc./owens-corning-garage-door-insulation-kit-gd01.html#.UMt6wW8818E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 found this one at youtube and looks like it cost about $50. going a step further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 whats wrong with the kits? http://www.homedepot.com/buy/building-materials/ware-industries-inc./owens-corning-garage-door-insulation-kit-gd01.html#.UMt6wW8818E I see the people giving low reviews almost universally have problems not with the product itself but the added weight; meaning they didn't take into account if the garage door (and rollers and springs, etc) can support the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I used foil backed foam on mine, worked great and it was cheap. Just used construction adhesive to hold it on. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Also keep in mind you may need to adjust the door spring depending on the weight of the insulation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 How about some pole barn insulation panels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Another thing you could do is use some sort of plastic. Like those thick matress bags you get at Uhaul. Open em up flat and use some strong double side tape. Mount it to the inside of the frame parts to create air pockets. Would need to ensure clearance for the hinged areas though. Probably not as insulating as the foams and foils, but an air barrier can go a long way... like a double pane window. Hell, you could do that OVER another system that infills the panels for extra insulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I did what Adam suggested, over fiberglass. You need LOTS of sheetmetal screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I see the people giving low reviews almost universally have problems not with the product itself but the added weight; meaning they didn't take into account if the garage door (and rollers and springs, etc) can support the weight. that was my thought, i'd be more worried about the door not being able to hold up the extra weight unless you use light foam or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 The opener is a 3/4 HP opener. I'm not worried about the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I thought that until the door on my old house fell on me and my car after I added insulation to it. To be fair though, it was an old ass wood one that was rotting away and I didn't know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 We sell something similar, but the HD one would be much cheaper. The only real difference is we come and measure, and the insulation panels are higher density foam so they have a higher R-value and a metal backer panel. If you have stretch springs you would need new ones, if you have torsion springs they just need adjusted. It doesn't matter what hp your operator is, if the door doesn't balance right it will break eventually. Also FYI, the only difference between all hp ratings of operators from 1/4-3/4hp is the capacitor that starts the motor. After the first second they are all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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