A successfully insulated building will remain warm in the winter and cool in the summer. A properly insulated garage can even help to control the temperature in the rooms of your house. Garage insulation can also help to create a sound barrier between your garage and your living space as well as a barrier to prevent carbon monoxide from seeping through the walls into your home. We have compiled 5 steps to ensure a properly insulated garage is achieved in order to make your home more energy efficient.

1.       Determine a type of insulation

2.       Choose an R value

The R value measures the resistance of a type of insulation to heat flow; the higher the R value, the greater the ability to insulation. The R value typically depends on your local climate and need for insulation.

3.       Install the installation

4.       Cover the insulation with drywall

5.       Add weather stripping to the garage door

Replace the weather stripping on the floor if it is dried or cracked. Cut away the old material and nail new pieces directly to the floor. For additional insulation, add a weather seal around the outside of your garage. Also ensure the seal around your garage door is tight and does not let any heat out.