Browse Forums Eco Living Re: Insulated garage door 2Jul 17, 2015 7:27 am The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Insulated garage door 3Jul 17, 2015 11:09 am Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . Re: Insulated garage door 6Jul 18, 2015 12:25 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Insulated garage door 10Jul 19, 2015 2:45 pm trixee bashworth I do recall seeing insulated garage doors in my local Bunnings store. I actually insulated a standard garage door at my last house as a DIY job using foil board. See this link to find out how http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2015/02/gar ... nsulation/ Thanks Bashworth. I've seen a few DIY products around, but I wish I could find out more information on how effective they are compared with a "proper" insulated door. I can't give you a number but can tell you the difference in comfort levels was huge! The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Insulated garage door 12Jul 19, 2015 9:12 pm Althom I'd agree, just fitting the thin foil insulation sheet made a huge difference to our garage. If I remember correctly Bashworth you used foilboard which I'd assume to be even more effective? Yes I used foil board fixed with builders foam so in effect I got around 15mm of insulation across the face of the metal. Where the purpose made doors win over my approach is that with the DIY approach there is just a butt joint between the panels. . . The purpose made doors I saw had a sort of tongue and groove seal between panels. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Insulated garage door 13Apr 21, 2016 11:09 am Heya, We install a lot of garage doors (they are often forgotten). We use thermaboard which we have found is a really good solution. Let us know if you have any questions. Good questions but the best answer will be obtained by visiting (ie: interviewing) a couple of house designers and/or builders and ask them. You may find it challenging to… 2 3345 Dover white or surfmist garage door. I am having trouble choosing a garage door. The outside of house will be tranquel retreat. I want it to all blend nicely however I… 0 7063 Hi, have purchased a house with 2 single garage doors. The Centre pillar one side sits proud to the other. Can I change 2 doors into one. Please see picture. 0 6661 |