How to Insulate a Garage Door THE RIGHT WAY!

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Insulating your garage door can make a big difference when it comes to a cooler garage! I this video I show you how to insulate a garage door DIY for extreme heat conditions. Simple styrofoam garage door kits don't provide a thermal radiant barrier but Polyisocyanurate foam (poly-iso) will!
Polyisocyanurate foam insulation is perfect for a garage door insulation project. It has several benefits over other foam insulations. It offers not one but two, thermal radiant barriers because it has a foil coating on both sides! Poly-iso foam is also more rigid and less messy to work with than styrofoam. This foam Is also light weight and has a nice metallic finish that cleans nicely.
For my garage door insulation project I made a cellular design with wood spacers to keep the foam away from the hot metal so that heat would not transfer by contact into the foam.
I picked up my polyiso foam at the big box store but I found the foil tape cheaper on Amazon. I put a link below.
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@MrFredsDIY 5 месяцев назад

Here is the follow up video I made for this one. Lots of temperature data. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.htmlsi=aAXWGDMC5I8qzwmX

@vulgartech9192 2 дня назад

This is hands down one of the best tutorials out for insulating your garage door. I used my collection of free paint stir sticks from HD for spacers.

@granthoglund7012 Год назад

I appreciate your unique approach to this Fred. The air gaps have to help isolate the heat quite a bit. Your attention to detail is amazing, most folks would skip the alcohol wiping but that will make the tape stick 5x to 10x longer than without that step. You are the type of guy anyone with any house pride would want to hire.

@charlottemoore2803 Год назад

I have watched your video many times. My boyfriend and I just air conditioned the garage and decided we needed to insulate our garage doors. We used your plan and adapted it to our garage doors. It turned out very nice and has made a major difference. Thank you so much for your inspiration and your instruction.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Great! I’m glad your project was a success!

@dbc105 Год назад

I've watched several of these vids and I like this plan the best, the double air gap will help to prevent heat transfer from on substrate to the next. Good plan. Thanks.

@tomjones2348 2 года назад

Wow. I've looked at over a dozen videos on this topic and have not seen anything like this. Amazing. Very thoughtful design. Great editing and script. This changes my idea about how to do my garage door.

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind remarks. This project wasn’t supposed to be a video, it was just a project that needed done. Filming inside my 100° garage was a challenge. In the end I am glad I recorded it and that I am able to share this project/concept with the world.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Here is the follow up I just finished ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@Stephenzaffarano Год назад

Metallic tape trick I recently learned: wet a tiny corner of the paper side. Use a thumb-nail to scratch off the wet paper. Now you can easily peel back the metallic tape and apply!!

@eternalsunshine1651 Год назад

i did mine using 2" thick foam board. it fit perfectly and worked a charm. kept the garage toasty during winter.

@McNateDoggYT 10 месяцев назад

Did you make a cell like him or not

@adhab 8 месяцев назад

Doesn’t sound like it. My garage door is 1.5 inches from the lip to the front of the garage door. If he did a cell he’s have to account for probably another half inch

@eternalsunshine1651 7 месяцев назад

@@McNateDoggYT Nope, no need. Northern climate.

@yevenstee 23 дня назад

@eternalsunshine1651 I live in MN, and am this will be a project for me this summer. What R value did you use?

@eternalsunshine1651 22 дня назад

@@yevenstee I think I was able to get R-10 in there (2" thick pink Styrofoam board). I did have to lap-joint the edges in some spots because of the thickness of the garage door frame.

@Lakelandcowboy69 Год назад

Wow. Very impressive. I'm gonna do this for my garage door here in Florida. Thanks for showing step by step and explaining everything so clearly.

@dbsouza1 Год назад

I'm in FL too - any luck? did you cover the vents?

@anonymous..- Месяц назад

Smart method with the air gap. I'm in the process of fully insulating & conditioning my west facing hot garage so I can do projects year 'round. I like this approach.

@regalt1987 Год назад

this was definitely more inline with how i was wanting to insulate mine. I was also looking to use flashing tape before putting the panels in. I have a garage the sits right below my bedroom and I would love to lessen the acoustics as well as insulate.

@shinekraj4944 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this video. This is quite labor intensive when compared to filling up the space with 1" - 2" solid sheet. It would be great if you could follow up with a thermal scanner video just to confirm if it's worth to take this approach. Thanks again.

@carlotta4th 2 года назад

With a foil backed foam it needs an air gap or work or the foil aspect is useless and you're just putting foam in. I think this video's process is great, but maybe a bit overkill for the everyday person--I chose to just do one layer instead of the two he did (for ease and finances). But obviously two would be better than one since the air gaps let less and less heat transfer through each subsequent one. In Arizona he probably needs this.

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

Good luck with your project! I was contemplating this project for quite some time. I wanted to do something more than the normal thick foam kit because it’s so blessed HOT here in Las Vegas. My neighbor has the regular foam and he is happy. I just wanted more lol.

@levipatton9067 2 года назад

@@MrFredsDIY dude! i just had to start living in my in-laws garage in Las Vegas as well. (mtn. edge) because....well i'm sure you can get a few ideas probably why and one or 2 could probably be correct. Anyway its just killing my wife and I along with are big fatty cat. i was able to get a little a/c unit but its not big enough at all to really feel a difference unless your right next to it. so iv been trying to think of how i can put up make shift walls that will help keep the cool air in a smaller area but my big issue i think is the garage door. by 8:30 -9:00 A.M. i feel that heat just radiant against the door because mine faces south and gets contact from the sun till it starts setting.... i would really like to use the stuff like you did in your video but i cant afford that. i mean i was going to see if i could collect something like really big packing foam from a maybe a fridge or what ever and wrap it in my own foil from the kitchen.. lol its like that for me right now. thank you for your time and video very easy to follow and understand. maybe if you have any ideas or know where i could salvage some scraps so we don't cook and over heat because the rate its going its not looking to good. Not to mention on top of everything i can only work on it at night because its the only time its barrable to work in there but i need to sleep at night so i can get to work in the A.M. sorry for the long message. just had to vent i guess. look forward to seeing more videos. thanks again Levi Patton

@meseahunt Год назад

it works, have always done this and it is well worth it

@ThePetessf Год назад

@@MrFredsDIY Very good idea, the air gap does create more insulation. I built 2" frame inside my 60" X 60" single pane window, wrap insulation window film with air gap. Really help to keep the cold out.

@kylepayne9657 Год назад

Great video. If only I had the tools and time. As a Las Vegas resident this insulation idea is fantastic. 👏👏 Thank you for making the video.

@1QKGLH 9 месяцев назад

I'm in SW Florida. My workshop (all steel building, no insulation) is over 80 from early may to early October. Most of those days it is between 100 and 110 during the hottest part of the day. I look forward to this video very much.

@andrewleiter6969 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your experience Mr. Fred. Definitely woke up my creativity for this same project I have needed to do for a few years lol 😂. Anyway you gained a new subscriber and I hope you share more great ideas 👍🏻

@user-fw9kk5uo3k 8 месяцев назад

I just got my garage door done and it went together just like your video depicted, thank you you’re the bomb!

@MrFredsDIY 8 месяцев назад

Just in time for winter!

@2-old-Forthischet Год назад

I just used Reflectix to insulate the interior of my cargo van for my camping trips. It made a tremendous difference for hot or cold! I used the leftover material to make an insulation panel to shield my AC condensor in the patio from the summer sun. The area above the panel facing the sun was 140 degrees and the area below the panel was 95 degrees! The concrete floor of the patio where it is installed was 120 degrees!

@evictioncarpentry2628 Год назад

Reflectex isn't an insulation, it's a radiant barrier.

@2-old-Forthischet Год назад

@@evictioncarpentry2628 I do realize that, but it does cut down the inside temperature as well.

@MrFredsDIY 3 года назад

Keep your garage cool 😎 and insulate that door! Mine was 140°F in the sun! Here is the follow up videoru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html 🔴 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mrfredsdiy/

@TheEternalPresent 2 года назад

What were the results?

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

The big difference is the actual door itself. It is no longer 140°. In the full sun the door is now the same temperature as the garage and my garage no longer has giant temperature fluctuations. It’s hard to say scientifically but it’s 10-15°. Thanks for watching!

@Its_Mee_Bee 2 года назад

@@MrFredsDIY Just use your temperature sensor and scan the door in 8 locations - average the temp, and compare it to the room temp.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

@@TheEternalPresent here is a follow-up video. Garage Door Insulated The Right Way (Proof It Works) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@claudiocastanholaphotograp5807 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much. I'll do it at my studio garage in Florida.

@carlosgarza8936 10 месяцев назад

I used aluminum duct tape at work. Even when I was careful, I’d get nasty cuts smoothing it. Balling up tape backing to press it is a great way prevent bleeding fingers. Other than that, it is what I’m planning to help my son with. Thanks.

@2mustange 9 месяцев назад

This is great. It keeps the weight down, while having decent R-value and air gaps making it the best option. Only downside is its labor intensive versus other products but if you are going down this rabbit hole then this likely wont be a problem for you

@salimhernandez6313 Год назад

Excellent explanation thank you so much I made it into the gorge and works perfect is between 15-20 degree different

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Awesome! Another DIY success story!

@justinjimenez6960 Год назад

Foil-coated polystyrene (styrofoam) board is (at least in my area) much cheaper than Polyiso, and will perform effectively just as well. As to the "double-sided reflective insulation" - reflective barriers are one-way insulating strategies. The foil facing the outside will reflect radiated heat back to the exterior. The interior-facing reflective barrier will actually be hurting your efforts in a hot climate, as any radiated heat from objects in the garage will be reflected...back into the garage. While the styrofoam can be more fragile if you scrape against it, I found its flexibility to be a bonus, wherein I did not have to cut spacers due to the design of my garage door panels that had a natural crevice for the board sections to hold their place in towards the interior side of the panels. I was able to cup/bend my board sections enough where they popped back into place once inside the metal lip of the door panels. I used no additional tape/foam/glue, and the panels have stayed perfectly in place since I did the project 5 years ago. As to the "added weight/springs" issue some have brought up - polystyrene is also much lighter than Polyiso, such that (personal opinion only) - I saw no need to upgrade my springs, nor have I noted any detrimental effects of the insulation on the door mechanics.

@JoseMartinez-dk1pw Год назад

As I watched the video, I did see that the interior-facing reflective barrier was facing into the inside; so, it is safe to say that it should be install facing the garage door(outside) instead?

@justinjimenez6960 Год назад

@@JoseMartinez-dk1pw Depends on your climate and desires. In South TX, I’m far more interested in keeping heat out than keeping heat in.

@JoseMartinez-dk1pw Год назад

@@justinjimenez6960, I totally agree with you regarding keeping the heat out; that is why I asked if the reflective barrier should be facing the garage or should be facing away from it. Thanks

@benjaminking5450 Год назад

I’m not an expert but I imagine if you’re in a climate that gets cold as well as hot you’d find it beneficial to help keep heat inside in the winters?

@justinjimenez6960 Год назад

@@benjaminking5450 Yup. Whatever your need case is. For me, I've never lived anywhere I wanted to keep heat in.

@tier1detailcompany Год назад

This was an outstanding video, great job!

@BobIsoyev Год назад

Like what you did. Planning to do mine soon. It is very cold in Columbus, OH

@aacar4095 Год назад

Nice video and great insulation, but if you want the super easy method, you don't have to build a box to get a fairly drastic change in insulation--you can just glue panels right to the door. Just cut 1" thick rectangular panels to your garage panel sizes, then simply put some caulk on a few of the high spots (clean the areas on the door first), slide in the panel and make sure it's resting on the bottom edge of the individual panel areas, press to make sure it has contacted the door/caulk and that's it (some use double sided tape). When measuring for the panels, make sure there's about a 1/4-1/2" overlap so the frame will slightly hold the panel if they come unglued, but mine never did. I did this in Canada north of North Dakota and even when it was like 5 degrees out, I could make the single story garage 50 degrees or more with just a little space heater. Going from a thin layer of highly conductive metal to a door with 1" of insulation makes a massive difference, even if you don't build a box and make an air gap. I just did it on a second garage recently. If you're going to use your garage a ton then I think maybe the box method is worth it, otherwise just slap up some panels ;-)

@cskierski 10 месяцев назад

I wonder how the caulk would last in the insane heat we have? I feel like it might just cook right off. 🤣 I need to get the laser thermometer out, but I’m guessing my garage door gets to his temps or higher. The high today will be 110° F, and the garage faces west with FULL sun for several hours a day. I’m so anxious to try this!

@zedwpd 9 месяцев назад

the air gap will add more than you think to the R value

@EverySingleSunday Год назад

Thanks for the solid video. Ill be trying this when I get see time in the next few weeks in preparation for summer

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Good luck with your project! Here is a follow up video that I made with more information ➡️ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@danny-gb1zr 2 года назад

awesome tutorial Mr Fred! Just bought the materials, so excited to get started on my garage door!

@jorgepulidovaladez9418 2 года назад

How’s it been after one month?

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

I am very satisfied! So much better than before.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

@@jorgepulidovaladez9418 Here is the follow up I just finished up ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@michaelfred8848 10 месяцев назад

I have a water heater and a refrigerator in my garage and yes it’s hot in the summer but it’s not to bad in the winter so I’m undecided if I want to do that.I like your choice of materials though and how you put it all together 👍

@olgamar9529 Год назад

Thank you very much, very helpful, I'll try to do it myself👌😊

@scottclements245 Год назад

Would really enjoy seeing a video regarding winter temps in your garage...Thanks!

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Thanks for checking out the video! This winter in Las Vegas has been pretty mild. 45/50 at night. The biggest advantage I have found for winter it that when I use my Buddy Heater it reflects off the door and warms my work area. Thanks for watching!

@Latenightcrewdave 3 месяца назад

super clean install , sir!

@jdwardusa 2 года назад

Great video! An extra bonus would be an explanation of just how effective it is at keeping the garage cooler.

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

A follow-up video is in the queue! Coming in July. Thanks for watching!

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Here is the follow up I just finished ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@STxFisherman Год назад

Great job! Thanks for sharing.

@michaelmilton4427 2 года назад

Excellent video

@dontgetsalt2045 2 года назад

This is by far the best video for insulating a garage door. I added an mini split air conditioner into the garage home gym. Definitely gonna pull this endeavor during the summer.

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

Good luck with your project!

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

I just posted an update video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@ajsypek 2 года назад

I wish you would have shown the thermal difference. Makes me wonder why this isn’t just standard practice in warmer climates. Thanks for the video!

@carlotta4th 2 года назад

Expense. No builder is going to take on the cost and time unless the homeowners specifically pay for it. And doing it yourself is waaaaay cheaper than paying for an install!

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Here is a follow up I just finished ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@chrisumali9841 2 года назад

Thanks for the demo and info, have a great day

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@nickmusgrave8t Год назад

Man, I wish I would have seen this before I insulated my garage door last year 😢 I did 1" foam throughout.. it works but this looks like it would work a lot better! Maybe on the next one!!! Good job man!

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

I appreciate you taking the time to comment and thank you for watching!

@AllKindsOfRalph 11 месяцев назад

THIS! i saw this after i insulated my garage door and it doesnt look that good so i may end up redoing it with an air gap like this. Makes a lot of sense

@alexdroban4312 2 года назад

Looks really good! Thank you for sharing. I live in Arizona and am considering doing this with my garage doors. Just a couple of questions. You used wood spacers tabled to the surface. Do you worry that the heat will release the adhesive and these spacers will end up rattling loose behind the inserted foam panel? Could you have cut your panels from the width dimension, 48”, of the large foam for easier workability and less waste? Have you tested this for effectiveness? Please provide a review video months later if you can. Pros and cons and what you may have done differently. Thank you!

@carlotta4th 2 года назад

I'm on year two of my installation and haven't noticed any rattling. But I used dryer foil tape and put one on each end of the stick just to make sure it wouldn't slide around. Seems to be holding well because the foam pushes on the sticks anyway.

@cjjoseph8954 2 года назад

The one and only thing I’d do different is for the spacers I would not trust the one flap of tape I would use an adhesive and cover the entire back side of the spacer this way you can eliminate the possibility of the spacers failing internally

@robo2901 2 года назад

Wish you'd have shown the exterior temperature outside and inside before and after

@HotmailHacks 2 года назад

Yes this update is needed.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

@@HotmailHacks Here is an update I just finished ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@davids7209 Год назад

The exterior temperature shouldn't change.... it the interior temp that changes. If the exterior does change it will be very slight.

@HotmailHacks Год назад

@@davids7209 I don't think you're understanding what everyone is trying to say here. Exterior temp Interior temp before Interior temp after These will indeed dictate its success.

@jimheinemann9854 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks 😊

@MrFredsDIY 3 года назад

Thanks for comments!

@shrop Год назад

Great video with actionable advice. Thank you! Would love to have seen a temp difference from inside and outside on a hot Vegas day.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Thanks for the comments! I made a follow up video that has lots of temperature data points. That video is right here ▶️ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@JLPicard440 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for a great video!

@chiptaylor1124 10 месяцев назад

I like this design. I wish Fred would have shown how the cells hold up to several garage door openings and closings. I have found that the abuse of the openings and closings can cause insulation like this to start to come out of the door cells over time.

@chuckredd9131 8 месяцев назад

You can take it a step higher and get 1/8" wire rod (I used brazing rod from welding supply/Tractor supply type stores). Drill hole at top & bottom of panel and run rod down, bend at top end to keep in place. Does a nice job.

@sebastianandjennifer1810 Год назад

Brilliant. Thank you.

@chrishigh4862 2 года назад

Well done. I'm in a milder climate however, the humidity makes up for it. I'd like to see some up close assembly shots of what you were doing. The right spacer being shorter confused me as the left should have been shorter as well for the top panel to sit on both evenly, correct? What have you done to combat the exposed aluminum rails? They are essentially heatsinks as well.

@opinionsevrywhere 2 года назад

Chris High, I think the left side of the door cavity is recessed. The 44" of the top panel does not go inside the recess, but sits on top at all the edges. The top and bottom is the same, not reduced width for top to sit on but to create the "box" edges. Cool project and the little foam strips around the perimeter to make the "cell" is a good effective idea. The little lattice strips should keep the back panel from contacting the doors' surface. Theory is to limit the heat transfer and 2 little contact points hopefully reduce the transfer. I edited my previous post... I watched again and the little scraps he tapes onto the back panel are the spacers to have some support for the top panel and another air gap. That right edge foam strip that goes in before he measures the panel lengths, was not a spacer (works as 1 though), but it was the edge of the "box" and was thinner because the top panel sits on top of it flush with door rails. I was a little confused too. Hope that helps.

@meseahunt Год назад

thanks, i did it w/o the slats but good idea on them, maybe next time

@AlejandroGomez-wc2fd 7 месяцев назад

Ty for the video and the education

@gerytremaine488 2 года назад

Great great video! I’m doing my garage door immediately……

@Roland597 Год назад

Would have loved to see the same time of day with similar temps in the same time of year measured before and after. Another user posted that the foil should be pointed outwards, but foil is also conductive, as well as radiative. I think that its a wash between the two, but probably MORE resistant to heat leakage in climates that have colder climates as well when facing inwards.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Thanks for the insights. Having the reflective side inward helps with heating & cooling the garage space (even if only a little). Here is a follow up a year later with more data points. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@jonlewis758 Год назад

The foil should be facing inwards with the white part facing out. It helps with IR barrier

@frijoli9579 17 дней назад

I wish you had tested with a single panel, two stacked panels and then the box. I think your design would win, but it's nice to see data.

@timrick2 Год назад

I admire the creativeity and the detail, but I have to side with the 2" thickness vs the 1/2". Although 2" is heavier, it is in NO WAY "heavy"!! Especially when only 3 1/2 sheets are needed for a double door. It's also a little more expensive, but the 3 1/2 sheets needed at $46 each is only about $50 more than the 7 sheets needed if using the 1/2". Additionally, rather than just the R-6.4 that you have, (R-3.2 x 2 layers), just one sheet of 2" would have given you R-13! Finally, the heat trapped in the air gap STILL has to transfer and dissapate somwhere, and that will be whichever side is cooler.

@ramonmiquilena2423 9 месяцев назад

I also dont see where the difference between 8 sheets of 0.5" vs your estimate of 3.5 sheets of 2" (maybe is just that the cell has at least two sides and you are not making the cell design

@BIHaole 10 месяцев назад

I think that you would have a better result even though more money using thicker insulation. The overall R-value is determined by the outside air layer, the garage door, the inside air layer, the insulation and the other inside air layer. Las Vegas still has some humidity so you might see some condensation on the very inside of the insulation.

@albenson7628 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video. I am just about finished with insulating two garage doors. The only issue I am having is the recommended tape is curling on the edges. I did clean the surface with alcohol, but it is still curling away. I may have to source another brand of tape to seal everything. Not happy about that.

@awlthatwoodcrafts8911 2 года назад

You did a great job with the design, and explaining it, and then demonstrating the installation. You failed, however, to show a before and after temperature reading. You responded to comments asking about it but only by saying that the inside door temp was basically the same as the air temp inside the garage. You never gave us any numbers. What is the air temp in the garage!! Give us some sort of reference to know just how well it worked. Not doing so makes me wonder if you were disappointed with the results and don't want to get too specific with the results. The proof is in the numbers.

@znelson32 2 года назад

Yeah what a waste of a video. No facts

@bonneymac38 2 года назад

I agree!

@porschmn Год назад

I agree also, I watched the entire video to see the end results of all the work and money invested. I live in Phoenix and have the same heat problem but without seeing the end temps for the inside on this build it was a waste.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

@@znelson32 Thanks for checking out the video. I just finished the follow-up ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@Eswyfe Год назад

He said it was 117 degrees outside, without humidity in AZ and based on what he's wearing and not sweating it probably drops the temp about 25-30 degrees. We did this to our garage with temps in high 90's and high humidity and it cooled it to mid 70's

@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851 Год назад

This would great here in Texas also.

@mattrg3 Год назад

You are my new hero.

@user-yn6px4oj8z 7 месяцев назад

Awesome! Can’t wait to do this now haha

@lisachuck999 Год назад

FREAKING AWESOME !!

@21stcenturyworldsystem46 13 дней назад

Excellent

@dcwatashi 5 месяцев назад

I just saw another video doing something similar, but he was in a cold climate and did not do the cell My garage door faces north I’m in the Pacific NW, so do I need to do this extra step? I’m just trying to insulate the garage a little more

@mariapaulaavila2642 11 месяцев назад

Amazing video thanks so much … I need I live in the hot Texas 😅😅😅

@lovewenwin 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@FM-tx5es Год назад

What was the garage temperature after the install? Considerably cooler?

@ramoncarfrae5474 Год назад

Great idea and great video.

@aliendesignedserpents 5 месяцев назад

Nice video, very easy to follow. Will this work for cold weather as well as hot?

@MrFredsDIY 5 месяцев назад

Folks have told me that it works for cold weather too. When it’s “cold” here in Las Vegas (35°f) my little Buddy Heater has no problem heating up the garage to film a video or do a project.

@U20E27 8 месяцев назад

Great idea.

@denali9449 Год назад

Not to rain on anyone's parade but, Sika and Johns Mansville polyisocyanurate boards are now required to be covered by a thermal barrier. Sika states: "Installations utilizing R-Matte® Plus-3 must be fully protected on the inhabited side of the building by a thermal barrier such as a minimum of 1/2” gypsum wallboard." And JM states that "AP Foil-Faced sheathing must be separated from the interior of a building by either a thermal barrier or ignition barrier as required by code." All the foam plastic insulation products are now required to have this protection however most do not provide that information on their product, only in the fine print of their installation instructions. There were exceptions in some of the adopted codes for thicknesses and area limitations but they are not universal and many have been discontinued. The toxic fumes given off by these products are often fatal when inhaled. Please note that there are some polyisocyanurate panels which meet higher standards and are not required to have a thermal barrier but those panels are very expensive and are not found in the box stores. Check with your local building departments and get a letter from them stating that the material in question may be left uncovered. If they will not give you a letter - look elsewhere for insulation. Clark County is unusually tough on this - a result of the MGM fire many years ago.

@raulm9543 8 месяцев назад

Great Idea Mr. Fred I like the attention in quality and the ( No WRINKLES ) it does make for a aweson finish, I see at the beginning the door was 141 degrees and would like to ask what the temp was after completion the fallowing day, Looks great

@MrFredsDIY 8 месяцев назад

The inside surface temperature of the door is always within a few degrees of the ambient temperature of the garage.

@jose9899 Год назад

AWSOME....... im doing this... great video

@paradise2529 Год назад

Thanks for making a great video that’s easy to follow. I do have a question, I noticed that the 1st piece of insulation placed in the door the foil was facing in. I could be wrong but wouldn’t u want the foil to be facing outward towards the source of heat?

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Thanks for watching! My understanding is that both sides are foil faced but one side is reflective and the other is painted. Perhaps facing the more reflective side outward would be best.

@dbucka 2 года назад

Wow! Nice. What R value do you estimate you achieved? Also, did you measure temperature inside and out after completion? That would be very useful to know.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Here is a follow up I just finished. Thanks for watching ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@lhman48 3 года назад

nice work fred

@MrFredsDIY 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@jngggggggg 9 месяцев назад

any suggestions on how do this install when your garage door does not have a frame for the cell to lie on? The inside of my garage door just has the hinges, but no horizontal or vertical frame for each rectangle. i could just tape the first spacers directly onto the door, but am worried that the tape wont hold all the weight from the entire cell over time?

@jerryr536 Год назад

Did you measure the difference before and after? That would be interesting to know. Nice job. I like the idea. I would've just like to know the cost value on your method. I live in Phoenix (HOT) and using a foil kit. So changing to your method is it worth the cost. Thanks

@brianbailey462 Год назад

that is what i was waiting for.... where is the temperature test??????????????????????

@tonyfromtaos Год назад

Agreed. The whole point of going through this whole process is if there is a significant change in the temperature in the garage after installation!

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

I just published a follow up video on my channel with FLIR imaging and many data points. Thanks for watching!

@UTarcher72 Год назад

@@MrFredsDIY How about total cost for the materials?

@sxsignal Год назад

Great design, for weight savings, you only need 4 spacer blocks of wood instead of 2 full height strips.

@MyAccount-tk4fn 9 месяцев назад

Maybe I missed it but did you happen to do a before and after temperature check on the garage door from the interior?

@GpD79 Год назад

Wow, I have never seen such a thorough garage door insulation process. We live in New England, and it gets pretty cold up here. What do you think the R value is for a cell insulation solution like this? I wonder if it would be sufficient for freezing temperatures that sometimes dip below 0.

@ThePetessf Год назад

The air gap really increases the R value, if you glue all the components together airtight. It will work on New England for sure.

@jamesjordanjr6175 Год назад

I just noticed that you don't have a strut somewhere in the middle of the double door. I added one because it was sagging. Not sure if all garage doors need it but mine did.

@melrich2124 2 года назад

The hindge supports are not insulated. Why did you not use spray foam to insulate? I like your approach and I intend to insulate each hindfge segment to make as complete a heat barrier as I can. Would appreciate your thought on this extra step.

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

Spray-foam is a good idea and the cost would be minimal. Thanks for watching!

@TheMoomba19 Год назад

Do you think it would have been faster if you made the boxes outside or maybe inside the AC and then just taped them into place at once?

@temomoreno2018 Год назад

Thanks for the great detailed video Mr. Fred. I like your method and will do the same. I found the sheets at Home Depot. How many 4 X 8’ sheets do you need per garage door?

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

I used 8 sheets. There is a breakdown of matin the video description. Thanks for watching!

@quidproquo3933 Год назад

Did something similar and after the first evening of working in garage added a layer of fabric to take the glare off the foil . Was maddening.

@ilc-nl3yy Год назад

How would you seal the horizontal gaps on the panels? Is there a piece of stripping you can stick just above the hangs down in front of the gap? Mine has a small draft.

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Thanks for watching! I am not aware of a product for that situation. If I come across one I’ll post a link.

@Justinsheib85 7 месяцев назад

I live nebraska so my question is does it work to keep cold out in cold weather also?

@aam3080 3 месяца назад

Well done bro 👍🏼😬

@jerryr536 Год назад

Disregard my last comment. I just saw your updated video. THANKS. 👍

@petekunzler5098 Год назад

What was the interior door temp and garage temp after insulating?

@jacojaco8436 2 месяца назад

Hello very good video!! What kind of tape are you using?? Thanks

@MrFredsDIY 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching the video! The rape is Multi-Purpose Foil Tape, 46m Length, 48 mm Width, Aluminum amzn.to/3iWcKaK

@solohoh 9 месяцев назад

Please show us the temp gauge readings after the insulation is on the door

@robg4843 10 месяцев назад

Great video. What was the "after" temp on the inside of the door? In other words, what was the temp delta you created? Thanks!

@MrFredsDIY 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting. Here is a follow up video that I made for this project with a lot of temperature data ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.html

@dexterousx92 10 месяцев назад

*Great ideal i wish we could have seen you do temp test through out the day. This may work for my situation . Im in texas and Vegas is typically hotter so this should work great. Is it still working well for you ? would you add anything else after having it for a while ?*

@MrFredsDIY 10 месяцев назад

Here is a follow up for the video with lots of temperature data ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMiOitCwpak.htmlsi=A56m3zgpEA_b82xg

@realisticcritic Год назад

Biggest concern is fire risk here, polyiso foam is rated only in applications where it is covered with a fire barrier of some sort It is quite flammable, produces a ton of toxic smoke as it burns and is a hazard in an occupied space. Must do something to prevent fire climbing it, you’ll have smoke overtake the garage faster than time to safety get out

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

That is actually incorrect. From Polyiso.org: Polyiso insulation delivers a high level of inherent fire resistance when compared to other foam plastic insulations due to its unique structure of strong isocyanurate chemical bonds. These bonds result in improved high temperature resistance (up to 390 degrees F; more than twice the temperature resistance of other building insulation foams) which in turn leads to enhanced fire resistance. It also,conforms to code. Thanks for watching!

@curtp8105 Год назад

When is the part of the video where you swap out the springs to counteract the extra weight you just added to the door?

@realLunaboy1 Год назад

Awesome video! Would you do everything the same if you were concerned about a couple months of very cold weather?

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

If I were in a mild climate perhaps I would do a single layer to cut down on cost. Thanks for watching!

@cperrins02 2 года назад

Did you have to recalibrate the garage door opener? I saw others who had this problem from the weight of the insulation?

@MrFredsDIY 2 года назад

As a matter of fact I did have my torsion springs adjusted to compensate for the weight difference. Thanks for watching!

@vance7274 Год назад

Great video, Mr. Fred! Fun to watch, a solid approach, andw with the appropriate attention to detail. My only concern would be a situation where the aluminum door received direct sunlight on a recurring (daily) basis. This might cause the adhesive on the tape to fail prematurely, maybe at the end of a second summer? The sun (and in this case the heat generated by direct sun hitting the outside of the door) can be merciless with polymers, plastics, and various adhesives. Just a thought. Pls give us a follow-up at the two-year mark. Greatly enjoy all of your videos and your perspectives!

@MrFredsDIY Год назад

Thanks for the kind remarks! I’ve had a spot or two of the tape ‘lifting” but it seems like it happened on an area where the door was pretty dirty. Even though I cleaned the door with alcohol I feel like I could have been more thorough in a few areas.