The demand for insulated garage doors has increased over recent years, with the benefits of strength and warmth being valued by those that use their garage as a place to work, exercise or indulge in hobbies. If you have an old garage door you may find that it lets in cold air, dust, rain and leaves into the garage, making it cold and dirty. From a security aspect, your old garage door is possibly a poor deterrent to potential thieves. The latest insulated garage doors offer strength which increases security for your home. The doors will also provide a warm garage which keeps out the rain and dust from outside. This may be necessary if you have a room in your home situated over your garage. There are various types of insulated garage doors to choose from.
Insulated roller doors consist of double skinned slats fastened together horizontally, but with a slight gap between the slats. This type of garage door provides extra security and insulation against the weather, although there are some features to look out for when ordering. It is possible to have thinner slats in some roller doors than others, and some roller doors may not have sufficient overlap. To ensure that you are purchasing a garage door which will provide the level of insulation you are looking for, purchase from a reputable supplier.
If you are looking for insulated garage doors for a typical domestic garage, insulated sectional garage doors offer a high level of insulation and security. The steel panels on this type of door are usually available with insulation which is either 20mm or 42mm thick. High levels of insulation will be achieved if the garage door is fitted behind the frame. Consideration should also be given to the floor so that you get the best seal possible.
Side hinged garage doors, which are constructed from timber, will provide excellent insulation properties, as timber is a natural insulator. Fibreglass doors also provide high levels of insulation and many are available with options for double glazed windows, various colours, designs and sizes. The installation is crucial to ensure that whichever type of garage door you purchase, it will perform to the expected standards.
Although up and over garage doors can be insulated, by their very nature they won’t offer the best levels of insulation as they have a gap around the perimeter of the door. A professional garage door supplier will be able to offer advice on the use of weather seals and other ways to insulate your up and over garage doors. An insulated garage door has many benefits as long as it is professionally fitted and is the correct type of door for your situation. A garage with a room above it or adjoining the main house will need high levels of insulation to keep the rest of the home warm and a void draughts. If your garage is used as a gym, home office or other room you may have to consider a garage door with good insulation properties.