Insulated garage doors make rooms energy efficient by helping them retain a warm or cold environment. This is critical for industries that cater to temperature-sensitive goods like medicine or dairy food and for warehouses with meat products.
Insulated garage doors also help block outside noise due to the insulating materials acting as a sound absorber. The extra protection given by the insulation can also make the garage door stronger and can be a factor during unfavorable weather conditions or make doors impact-resistant to prevent cars from crashing in.
If you already have a commercial garage door, installing a commercial garage door insulation kit may seem like a simple DIY project. But, garage doors are installed and calibrated to the door weight. Adding weight can unbalance the door mechanism and cause damage. That said, it is best to leave this project to garage door experts.
The garage door insulation service is the prime solution for saving time and getting high quality.
It is wise to order commercial garage door installation services to minimize all the risks and eliminate problems.
Types of Commercial Garage Doors Insulation
Insulating garage doors increases the energy use efficiency and provides savings on the heating and cooling costs. The extra protection it provides can also make an already solid door even more sturdy. One of the values to look for when installing insulation is the R-value. This value shows the heat flow resistance of a particular insulating material. A higher value means better insulating properties. Below are the types of garage door insulation for commercial garages.
1. Fiberglass batt insulation
A common type of commercial garage door insulation that can be installed easily on new or pre-existing commercial garage doors. The fiberglass material comes in pre-cut batts or portions, usually installed with foil or paper sandwich in-between the fiberglass and door. Fiberglass batt is also the most affordable option among insulations and can easily fit sectional garage door panels. Insulating R-values are from 3 to 4 per inch of thickness.
Cost: about $0.30 per square foot of fiberglass.
2. Foam board insulation
A garage door insulation that comes in large and rigid panels, typically made from a styrofoam-like material called polystyrene. Even a thin panel of ½ inch has very high insulation properties. Due to its lightness, it does not add too much weight to the garage door, and the foam board panels are easy to cut, making them easy to install. Insulating R-values depend on the thickness, with ½-inch-thick panels having a rating of 3.3 and 1-inch-thick panels rated at 6.5.
Cost: about $0.625 per square foot of 1-inch-thick foam board.
3. Reflective insulation
Adding a reflective material like aluminum foil to both sides of a board, fiberglass, or foam can increase its insulating property. This insulation is effective in reflecting heat and light, making it ideal for garages located in hot or tropical locations. The approximate R-value is between 3.5 to 6, depending on how you apply it.
Cost: about $0.40 to $0.50 per square foot of aluminum.
Cost of Commercial Garage Door Insulation
In addition to the main commercial garage door, buying insulating material will add about $100 to $200 to the total cost, depending on the size and type of insulation used. Labor costs will also vary depending on the complexity of the project. Below are the two main components that affect the cost of carrying out commercial garage door insulation.
Commercial garage door insulation panels: The cost varies per material and ranges from $0.30 to $0.625 per square foot. Meaning for a 10-foot x 10-foot garage door insulation, expect to pay $30 for fiberglass, $62.50 for foam board, and $50 for aluminum foil.
Installation: Labor cost for delivery, installation, and mobilization. The typical installation cost of insulated overhead garage doors takes about 3 to 4 hours and ranges between $40 to $75 per hour per person, with most projects requiring two persons at a minimum. You can save on labor costs if you choose to install insulation with the garage door.
Installing insulation on existing garage doors will typically take about 2 hours, with labor cost between $50 to $75 per hour per person. Unlike a full garage door installation, this can be a one-person project.
Why You Should Choose STI Garage Door for Commercial Garage Door Insulation
We are the premier commercial garage door insulation service provider in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Installing, repairing, and replacing industrial garage door insulation is one of our many expertises. Garage doors mechanisms are designed to handle a certain weight, and adding insulation can put your doors at risk of damage if not properly installed.
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