How to Install Garage Radiant Barrier
Your garage probably turns into an oven every summer, and if you’ve been researching ways to combat that heat, you’ve likely come across radiant barriers. Unlike traditional insulation that slows …
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Garage Door Insulation: The Ultimate Guide
Depending on where you live, the temperature in your garage can be unbearable. It can easily fall to below freezing in winter months, while summers in the south can push …
What Is A Good Garage Door R Value? [Comparison Chart]
If you’ve shopped for a new garage door recently, you’ve likely heard the term “R-value” thrown around a lot. Unless you’ve done a lot of home renovations, you may not …
How to Insulate Cinderblock Walls [DIY Garage Insulation Project]
In this article, I’ll show you how to insulate cinderblock walls in your garage with batt insulation. This was the second step in my garage transformation after I built a …
Matador Garage Door Insulation Kit (Review & Install)
Think of your garage door as a giant frying pan. As the sun beats down on it, the air inside your garage gets hotter and hotter. In the winter, it …
Radiant Barrier vs Insulation For Your Garage: Which is Better?
Deciding what type of insulation you need can be tricky. Usually, it comes down to choosing between a radiant barrier or some kind of fiberglass or foam insulation. Depending on …
Batt vs Blown Insulation: Which Should You Use (And Why)?
There are two popular home and garage insulation types: batt insulation and blown insulation. Both can effectively insulate your home from the elements, but one may be a better fit. …
Save Energy & Money with Garage Ceiling Insulation
If you plan on heating or cooling your garage, you must have as much insulation as possible. We’ve previously discussed insulating your garage door and walls, but what about the …
Rigid Insulation R Values (Chart w. EPS, XPX, ISO, Spray Foam)
You may have used rigid foam insulation if you’re insulating your garage or basement. But even if you’ve decided on foam insulation, choosing which one to buy can be overwhelming. …
R13 Insulation: All Your Questions Answered
You’ve seen the signs for a while. Rising energy bills, drafts by the crawlspace, and even cold floors signal a need for insulation. Replacing the insulation in your home can …
Actual Cost to Insulate and Drywall a Garage: My Project Results
I recently completed framing, insulating, and adding drywall to one wall of my garage. I thought it would be a good time to talk about how much insulating and drywalling …
R19 Insulation: All Your Questions Answered
R19 insulation is a popular choice for most modern homeowners, but is it correct for your needs? Let’s look at how well this insulation works in different situations. How Thick …
Faced or Unfaced Insulation in Garages: Which is Right?
When I insulated my garage, one of the first decisions I had to make was between faced vs. unfaced garage insulation. Although it was easy to tell the difference between …
Should I Insulate My Garage? [Attached & Detached]
I’ve taken the time to frame, insulate and drywall my garage walls, so I often get asked, would I do it again? Is insulating your garage worth it? Do I …
How to Insulate a Garage [Overview]
Since I bought my house a few years ago, I’ve made a few big improvements to my garage. By far, the two best decisions I made were to upgrade the …