Question:
I need to lengthen my woodworking season (summer is too short), and
in the Great White North, I find it tough to work out in my shop (garage)
during the cold winters.
I figure that it shouldn't be tough to insulate my garage door, add a little
weather stripping and get a a space heater.
My garage door, is in four sections, each with four panels (just looks like
a particle board), does anyone have any tips or instructions on how to best
insulate the door?
Answer:
Depends on if you use the garage as a garage....! I have 2 garages and
a separate wood shop...and I collect and restore cars...(have 7 in the
garages at this time... ) My original garage was a bitch to heat and since
I park the cars on Turkey Day (thanksgiving) and do not open the garage door
till April 1st (april fools day) I built 4 simple 4x8 plywood boxes
and lined them with 6 inches of insulation...that I place over the doors
from the outside (my doors set in from the wall 7 inches..) then I just run a 9
foot length of pipe from door sill to door sill and I have them insulated well
enough. In the summer I jsut lean the 4 boxes up against the rear wall of the
garage and cover them with a tarp...
Best way: replace the lower grade garage door you now have with a fully insulated
weather sealed door. Most bang for the buck. Lined with high density/R value
foam insulation. Steal or aluminum skined.
Second choice, line the inside of the door w/ foam insulation panels. Foam
insulation can't be left exposed so you have to cover it with 1/4 ply {add
weight to door}. So you amy have to increase the spring pull.
Weatherstrip the top, bottom sides with a gasket seal. Put weather seal
between panels.
Just as much work as replaceing the door.
