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Do You Need Garage Door Insulation? What You Need to Know

Garages are often places of extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on the time of year. They can also be noisy when you live on a busy street. Garage door insulation helps homeowners control the environment in their garage. Not all garage doors are insulated. Homeowners seeking a way to make their garage a little more comfortable can either install insulation on their existing garage door, or they can install a new garage door with insulation in the core. If you’re a homeowner, here’s what you need to know.

Signs Your Garage Door Needs Insulation

Your garage door needs insulation if:

  • Gallons of paint you store in the garage sometimes freeze over the winter.
  • You want to install a work space, like a wood shop, in your garage.
  • You already have a wood shop in the garage, but you’re uncomfortable working in the garage in the winter or summer.
  • Your garage is noisy and that makes it difficult to do what you need to do in your garage.
  • You have a garage band, but your neighbors complain about the noise.

Can You Install Garage Door Insulation on an Existing Door?

Yes, it’s possible to install garage door insulation on an existing door. Generally, this insulation is available for sale at home improvement stores and often through garage door supply companies. The easiest way to install insulation is to either hire a garage door contractor to do the work for you, or to purchase a garage door insulation kit. Kits come with easy to follow instructions, so if you’ve never insulated a garage before, using a kit makes it easy to do.

Do Garage Doors Come Pre-Insulated?

Yes, garage doors come pre-insulated, but not all models have the same R-value. If comfort in your garage is an area of real concern, talk to your garage door contractor to ensure the model you purchase will meet your insulation needs. Your garage door contractor can also make other suggestions to ensure that your garage is properly insulated.

Contact Your Garage Door Contractor Today

Insulated garages are better! Talk to a reputable garage door contractor today to find out more about how you can get an insulated garage door installed on your home. Contact Overhead Door of Oklahoma City to make an appointment for a consultation.

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Kristen Mangum
Kristen Mangum
2022-12-21
Friendly customer service. Bought a hard to find remote for an old garage door opener. Opener has 3 buttons so I can program both doors to it. Easy to find location right off 29th St.
Robert Ballinger
Robert Ballinger
2022-12-12
Great people
Betsy Chronister
Betsy Chronister
2022-09-13
I was given a very fair quote. A week later a tech came and installed. Then came back to install lock. Tech was very professional and polite. Spen time with me making adjustments to my liking. I totally recommend Overhead door to my fellow Okies.
Hendrix Morrow
Hendrix Morrow
2022-06-29
Overhead Door did a great job. They got me on the schedule the next day and fixed my spring in 30 minutes or less. Joe was great, professional, and courteous. Awesome service, and he didn't tell me I needed extra materials like the previous garage door people that quoted me $575. Overhead Door told me a price over the phone and it didn't change. I'd recommend them every time.
Sandy Molleda Molleda
Sandy Molleda Molleda
2022-03-22
A very good place for a new garage door and a new remote.
John Ehrhardt
John Ehrhardt
2022-01-28
Pleased with their services. Coil spring broke and door stopped working. Spoke to Ron, and less than 24 hrs later the technician had us up n running again. These guys did exactly what they promised to do, with no nonsense. I like that.

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