The Smartest Way to Insulate Your Garage Door: A Complete DIY Guide

Welcome to my channel! In this video, I'll show you the smartest way to insulate your garage door and significantly improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your workshop. 🌟

Why Insulate Your Garage Door? Insulating your garage door helps maintain a stable temperature inside, making your workshop more comfortable throughout the year. It also reduces energy costs by preventing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.

What You'll Learn in This Video:

🔹 The basics of insulation and how it works
🔹 Different forms of heat transfer and how to control each
🔹 Step-by-step guide to installing a radiant barrier with air pockets and Styrofoam boards
🔹 How to measure and cut insulation materials
🔹 Tips for a clean and efficient installation

Materials Used:

• Radiant barrier with air pockets
• Styrofoam boards
• Aluminum foil tape
• Sharpie marker
• Measuring tape
• Razor blade

Results: After completing the insulation, the outside temperature was 113.7°F, while inside the garage, it was a much cooler 90°F. That's a 23.7-degree difference, showcasing the effectiveness of the insulation!

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Garage Door Insulation Project:

Insulation Foam: https://amzn.to/3W3ZEun (you need 2 for a 2-car garage).
Foil Tape: https://amzn.to/3xwfqpH (You will only need 1 roll).
Reflective Aluminum Barrier: https://amzn.to/3zkek0A (For a 2-car garage).
Reflective Aluminum Barrier: https://amzn.to/460pxQc (For a 1-car garage).
Klein Infrared Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3WgN3Ft
Exterior Sealant: https://amzn.to/4cSa0nG
Milwaukee Surge Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/4cBS80Q
Socket Set: https://amzn.to/3WhYFI6
¼ Inch Socket Adapter: https://amzn.to/464jvOM
FastCap Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3W39AEx
Utility knife: https://amzn.to/3Y10ue6
Sharpie Markers: https://amzn.to/3xJuOPD
48 inch Aluminum Straight Edge: https://amzn.to/3LmyXvY


Video Equipment:

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