When shopping for a new garage door, the door’s energy performance is probably not the first thing you consider. However, there are a few reasons why looking into an insulated garage door may be a great option for you.
Insulated Garage Door Benefits
- Provide climate control in the garage. In the summer, insulated garage door will keep more hot air from coming in, and in the winter will keep the cooler air from coming in. If you find yourself spending a lot of time in your garage, an insulated garage will provide a much more comfortable setting to work in.
- Less noise in your garage. An insulated garage door blocks out noise from all areas. If you are doing loud work in the garage, you won’t have to worry about bothering anyone outside of the garage. At the same time, if there are loud noises coming from outside, a well insulated garage door will block those noises out.
- Stronger garage door. Now, you may be convinced that an insulated garage door may be the best option for you. However, you may be wondering what is the best type of insulated garage door. We do recommend a steel garage door as they will provide maximum effectiveness. As far as design and the overall look of the garage door, that is totally up to! They come in endless options, depending on your personal preference.
- Lower Your Energy Bill. If you have an attached garage to your home, insulating it can reduce your energy bill.
Insulating your garage door doesn’t just end at your garage. An insulated garage offer great benefits for your home as well, including the rooms above your garage. If you have a garage that is attached to your home, heat or cool hair can travel from your garage to inside your home. With an insulated garage door, the transfer of air to the inside will be reduced.
If you’ve already looked into insulated garage doors, you probably have heard of “R value.” R-value is the measurement of resistance to heat flow that is traveling through it. The higher the R-value, the stronger the resistance will be and thus maximize energy efficiency. Therefore, if you’re shopping around for an insulated garage door, it is important to look into its R-value.
If you want to learn more about insulated garage doors, please do not hesitate to contact Dream Garage Door and we will be more than happy to answer any further questions you may have!