Its aluminum and hollow frame inside. The mfr. doesnt make this model anymore or the inserts for insulating it.
2006-09-12 08:18:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I thought insulating the garage was unusual... I don't even have insulation in my attic over where the garage is. hmm, maybe I should.
2006-09-12 08:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Wilson Wilson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just did mine. Home Depot has rolls of aluminum insulation material (reflectix) made for this which has the same insulation R value as the boards. Buy a roll, measure the openings (they dont have to be perfect), cut the roll pieces to the right height then trim the ends to fit it into the openings second. Laying the roll down and using a razor knife on a board on the ground was fastest. Use that aluminum looking tape to secure it in. I put a double sided piece behind it and stuck it in the openings but it wouldnt hurt to put some on the edges since mine is coming a bit loose.
I also ran an ac vent into my garage and it makes a huge difference. Good luck!
2006-09-12 08:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by Allen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Measure the thickness of the frame to judge the thickness of insulation you will need (like 1" or 2" thick or somewhere in between). Then measure the size of the squares you will need (make sure the measure inside the framing....not outside edges of the frame). Head on down to the Home Depot. You can buy 4' x 8' sheets of styrofoam insulation based on the size and quantity of squares you need. Take the foam insulation sheets home and cut the squares to size (once again, don't cut them too small....you want them to slip behind the framing). They may seem a bit too thick for the framing, but the insulation can be squeezed a bit and will spring back to shape after you get it behind the framing. That's all I got.....Peace.
2006-09-12 08:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Joey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy some ridgid foam insulation board from the local building supply Depot. Then cut it and glue it onto the inside of the door, with liquid nails construction adhesive. I suggest the blue Dow foam or polyisocyanurate board insulation. much more expensive than the cheap styrofoam bead board but oh so much better.
2006-09-12 09:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its hollow then its your lucky day!
You'll just have to drill small holes and blow some expanding foam inside the panels. They sell that in small cans with a straw to blow the foam out of.
2006-09-12 08:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by frigon_p 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It might sound old-fashioned, but I've heard newspaper works for insulating just about anything.
2006-09-12 08:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by Zebra4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't know
2006-09-12 08:19:36 · answer #7 · answered by mayri 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋