Today, new construction homes need to be as efficient as possible. Homeowners are always in search of money-saving heating and cooling tips to stay comfortable. An overlooked area is the garage, particularly if it’s attached to your home.
Uninsulated garage doors can cause heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, affecting how you feel when you enter your home and impacting your power bill. Adding insulation to your garage door is a straightforward do-it-yourself project.
1. Lower Energy Bills Year-Round
Garage doors are big and generally uninsulated. The cold air leaks through gaps and thin panels in the doors, windows and walls of older, poorly built homes, making your heating system work harder to keep your interior warm. In the summer, it lets heat in and makes your house that much warmer — which also takes a bigger bite out of your air conditioning bill.
An insulated garage door can help you keep the temperature of your home steady by:
- Insulating the door to minimize heat transfer
- Minimizing drafts and cold spots
- Reducing HVAC load
Result: Decreased energy bills and a more efficient home.
2. Improved Home Comfort
The value of a comfortable home isn’t just the energy savings — it’s in living in an environment that is comfortable and pleasant year-round. Insulated garage doors:
- Help your garage stay warmer in the winter, which is nice for attached garages or living spaces above.
- Eliminate hot air in your home by preventing warmer air from entering.
- Block chilly drafts from sneaking into other rooms
You feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Your home is more comfortable, and your garage is now a usable room year-round.
3. Noise Reduction Benefits
Insulated garage doors aren’t just great for energy—they’re also great for blocking out unwanted noise. It has insulation, so once installed, you’ll notice how much quieter your climate-controlled garage is going to be. This can be particularly useful for homes in proximity to traffic or with attached garages.
4. Protect Your Belongings
Temperature extremes and high humidity in uninsulated garages can cause tools, hardware and electronics to flee early retirement. Insulated doors prevent the temperature inside your garage from extreme cold and protect stored items from damage.
5. Boost Your Home’s Value
Homebuyers are putting a premium on energy efficiency enhancements. An insulated garage door:
- Clear is committed to energy savings
- Enhances comfort and usability
- Enhances the curb appeal of your home
Whether you are here for the long haul or intend to sell, this little investment can create a significant impact on your property value.
6. Choosing the Right Insulation
Below are some things to think about when it comes time to upgrade your garage door:
- R-value: The larger the R-value = the better insulation it provides
- Material: Polystyrene (or polyurethane)panels are popular types
- Professional Installation: Accurate fit and higher efficiency
Professional installation ensures that the insulation delivers as promised and remains effective for years to come.
Final Thoughts
Garage door insulation makes sense for Toronto homeowners. Doing so lowers energy costs, enhances comfort, safeguards your possessions and raises the value of your home. Suppose you’re trying to conserve energy, reduce noise in your garage, create a more usable space, or have living areas above or adjacent to your garage. In that case, it’s worthwhile to consider insulating your garage door.
Improving insulation on your garage door is more than a seasonal change—it’s one giant leap toward comfort and energy efficiency at home.
