- Blown in insulation
- Blanket insulation
- Foam insulation
For walls that are not finished, but you may eventually put up drywall, blanket insulation is recommended. It’s quick and easy and with various widths it will install easily between the studs Remember the higher the R-Value the better the insulation results!
It is a little bit of a different story if your garage walls are already drywalled. First, determine if you have any insulation current installed and if not, you can opt for blown-in or foam. Just a couple of tips; Foam hardens when it dries and when it is installed it is pretty much staying there! “Blow-in” is normally a little cheaper but it will require a blower (rental) for the install. It’s typically inexpensive to rent a blower and you will fill from the top down. For foam just drill small holes between the studs and shoot the desired type of insulation in!
The Importance of Weather Stripping
Weather stripping does an excellent job of blocking drafts around the garage door and any applicable windows. It’s simple to apply and generally doesn’t take much time to do so.
One of the most important upgrades you can make to your garage to keep it warm during the winter is installing an insulated garage door. Especially if you spend any amount of time in your garage, as many of you have located your workshop in a section of the garage, an insulated garage door will make a huge difference in your garage comfort.
- Saves money. An insulated garage door will pay for itself in 1 or 2 winters. That’s a great ROI!
- Quiets outside noise
- Keeps it warm and keeps it cool
- Allows you to enjoy your garage for more than just parking cars!
Would you like a quote on an insulated garage door? Just call us at (636) 332-8984 or go to our website and spend a little time. Then call Wagner!
Heater Options
If you have ever considered heating your garage, there are some real good options available to you:
- Space heaters
- Furnace
- Forced air heater
Please do not install wood stoves or propane heaters. They are not appropriate for garage heating. Both have open flames and are not properly ventilated. Especially for Propane heaters…A closed garage and propane heater could be a deadly combination!
This is just a very basic overview of how to heat a garage. With so many choices available to you, it’s best to shop around and get your game plan together, before you make any purchases.
