The Importance of an Insulated Garage Door – the Hidden Champions of Energy Saving

The topic of garage doors may not be the most glamorous one when it comes to home improvements. They are not as exciting as a new kitchen or not as comfortable as a new living room. But what if I told you that by making the switch to an insulated garage door, you are making one of the most beneficial decisions for your home? 

You may be thinking “It is just a garage door!” Let me explain. An insulated garage door is almost like putting on a warm, comfy sweater for your home. It blocks out the cold, retains heat and you know what, it can help you cut down on your energy bills a little. 

 What is an insulated garage door?

This is a garage door that has insulation incorporated into the actual design of the garage door. This type of insulation can be made from polyurethane or polystyrene and it functions to prevent the transfer of heat. In simpler terms it is helpful in retaining the heat in your garage during winter and keeping the garage cool during summer.

You may be thinking, “But I do not use my garage often and therefore, it does not matter to me,” Here is where you are wrong. Here are some of the reasons as to why your garage is important in the energy efficiency of your home whether you know it or not. Consider this, many garages have at least one wall in common with the main house. Cold air from the garage is going to flow into your living space and your heating system will have to struggle to warm the space up.

This is where insulated garage doors come into the picture. They are helpful in that they help you to regulate the temperature within your garage and they provide that much needed barrier between the outside world and the warm comfort of your living room. It is as if one has an additional layer of insurance against the rather unpredictable climate of the United Kingdom.

 However, that is not all, there are more advantages:

  1. Energy Savings: Such garage doors are designed in a way that they do not let heat escape hence can be of great help in cutting down on your energy bills. It is like controlling the food intake of your heating system; it does not need to work much to heat your home. 

 2. Noise Reduction: For instance, if you reside in a noisy area, or if your neighbours are rather chatty at unsociable hours, an insulated garage door will come in handy to reduce the amount of noise that gets into your home. 

 3. Increased Durability: Insulated doors are also usually more durable than the ones that are not insulated. They don’t easily get damaged which translates to they will be looking as good as new for a longer period. 

 4. Better for Your Car: If you park your car in the garage, an insulated door will prevent sudden changes in temperature from damaging your car. 

 5. Improved Kerb Appeal: Besides, the question of beauty should not be neglected. Insulated garage doors are also less cumbersome and come with a more stylish look than the older models of the traditional doors thereby enhancing the appearance of the exterior of your home.

 Is it more costly to have an insulated garage door?

Yes, it is. But, let me explain why spending a little more at the beginning will indeed pay off in the future. 

 First of all, have you ever thought about those energy-saving improvements that we have discussed? In the long run, they can accumulate to a considerable amount of money which can in one way or the other help to cater for the cost of the door. This door must be one of the best investments ever – it is like the door is paying for itself!

Secondly, quality matters. It is not just about using better materials for the construction of the insulated garage door; it is about getting a better performing and durable door. Affordable doors will cost you less, but they will require maintenance or a new door sooner than the expensive ones. It is the familiar ‘you get what you pay for’ principle.

Additionally, a high quality insulated garage door will also have better warranties and after sales services. So if something does go wrong, the consumer is not left alone.

 However, the greatest benefit of getting a good quality insulated garage door, perhaps, is the sense of security that comes with it. You are not only paying for the door; you are paying for comfort, energy effectiveness, and the contribution you are making to the protection of the environment by decreasing energy consumption in your home.

All in all, an insulated garage door will not be one of the most thrilling things you will ever buy, but it might very well be one of the most beneficial. It’s your home, your comfort, and even your home’s aesthetics that you are investing in when you opt for insulation.

So the next time you are in your driveway, possibly cursing the cold as you dig through your pocket for your keys, spare a thought for your garage door. Possibly it is high time to change. Still, in the sphere of interior design and house renovations, it is often the smallest alterations that have the greatest impact. One has to wonder, who could have thought that a garage door could be such a revolution?