Is it best to buy an insulated or non-insulated garage door?
Do you need an insulated garage door? Answer these 5 questions:
Do you have an attached garage?
Do you live in an area where temperatures vary drastically throughout the year or are extremely hot or cold year-round?
Do you use your garage as a workspace or for hobbies?
Do you keep animals or pets in your garage?
Are you planning to sell your home within the next 10 years?
There are two popular insulation materials:
Polystyrene
Polyurethane
Polystyrene insulates by limiting heat transfer through its low thermal conductivity and closed-cell structure which minimizes airflow within it.
Polyurethane has a lower thermal conductivity and is denser than polystyrene. It’s often used as a foam that expands to seal gaps to form a tight thermal barrier. Polyurethane will also add durability to your door, making it more resistant to vibrations and shaking.
Both materials are versatile, moisture-resistant, and great at insulating. Determining which insulation is best for you depends on what you’re going to use your garage for and the climate conditions of where you live.
If you’d benefit from having insulation, we’d always recommend buying an insulated garage door. But, if you don’t need it and wouldn’t experience any benefits, don’t spend the extra money. No garage door company should try to convince you that you need insulation regardless of how you use your space. The choice is yours.
