This isn’t your grandfather’s garage door.
Thankfully, garage doors and garage door insulation has come a long way since the days of the Greatest Generation. When you install a new garage door, you have numerous options and choices homeowners just a few generations ago never had the privilege to enjoy.
And one of those is insulation.
Why Even California Needs Insulated Garage Doors
Say what? You live in Rancho Cordova, California and don’t need insulation? It’s warm pretty much the entire year. Who needs to worry about insulating your garage door, you think.
Think again. An insulated garage door does more than just keep the cold air out — it also protects your garage against hot weather, critical during California’s scorching summers.
An insulated garage door makes it that much easier to control the temperatures of the garage. And if your garage is attached to the house, then an insulated garage door substantially cuts back on your cooling costs. This lowers your energy bill and it’s good for the earth.
While insulated garage doors are a little more expensive to install, you need to weigh this against the energy savings of an insulated garage door. The truth is that insulated garage doors pay for themselves over time. Here are a few other advantages to consider.
Noise Resistance
Value your peace and quiet? Then you’ll appreciate the value of an insulated garage door.
Installing an insulated garage door significantly reduces your exposure to outside noise. This is simply because the sound has more materials to travel through. The thickness of an insulated door helps to restore peace and quiet.
Insulation Means a Stronger Door
In addition to energy efficiency and more peace and quiet, an insulated garage door is substantially stronger than a non-insulated door. It will last longer and be less prone to denting.
Insulated garage doors hold up comfortably and are able to sustain consistent opening and closing. Insulation makes the door stronger and less prone to damage from weather, bouncing balls, or dings with the car.
And the beauty is you get this increased durability without a lot of weight. Modern insulated garage doors include steel bearings with reliable insulation and are extremely weight efficient.
By installing an insulated garage door, you get a door that will last longer and better stand up to the elements.
A Better Approach to Comfort
The truth is an insulated garage door makes for a more comfortable garage. If you plan on using your garage for recreation, say as a man cave or a place to watch the game, keeping it cool during hot days is key. Insulation goes a long way for that.
If it’s time to replace your garage door with a brand new installation, we strongly suggest you look into insulation options. You’ll have a more comfortable garage and a longer lasting garage door. It’s worth the investment.