Garage door insulation

[thatguy2]

My shop was spray foamed, now I need to insulated garage doors. Most kits are 22" wide but the spaces between my channels is 24" wide. I am likely going to get foam board and cut it. My question is: I know EPS can take on a little water but it is flexible for insulation. Would you put in the EPS or the good one pink stuff? My openers are oversized so slightly concerned about adding more weight but not overly concerned.

R-Tech 1 1/2 in x 48 in. x 8 ft. R-5.78 EPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation 320817 - The Home Depot

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Owens Corning FOAMULAR NGX F-150 1.5 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. SSE R-7.5 XPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation 88WDNGX - The Home Depot

Find the Foamular F-150 1-1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Insulation Board 270824, made for exterior wall assemblies tough, lightweight and offers exceptional insulating power at The Home Depot

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[Admin]

 

[Remington]

EPS. Thats what i have in my Barn.

 

[NorthernJoe]

My shop was spray foamed, now I need to insulated garage doors. Most kits are 22" wide but the spaces between my channels is 24" wide. I am likely going to get foam board and cut it. My question is: I know EPS can take on a little water but it is flexible for insulation. Would you put in the EPS or the good one pink stuff? My openers are oversized so slightly concerned about adding more weight but not overly concerned.

R-Tech 1 1/2 in x 48 in. x 8 ft. R-5.78 EPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation 320817 - The Home Depot

Visit the Home Depot to buy R-Tech 1-1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Foam Insulation 310880

www.homedepot.com

Owens Corning FOAMULAR NGX F-150 1.5 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. SSE R-7.5 XPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation 88WDNGX - The Home Depot

Find the Foamular F-150 1-1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Insulation Board 270824, made for exterior wall assemblies tough, lightweight and offers exceptional insulating power at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

I used "EnerFoil" which is a closed cell foam with foil on both sides it reflects the heat and works very well

 

[thatguy2]

Finally got around to it.

 

[CID]

My openers are oversized so slightly concerned about adding more weight but not overly concerned.

It's the springs that handle the weight, not the power of the openers. Unhook the door from the opener - 1. You should be able to lift it manually. 2. If the springs are tensioned correctly, the door will stay at about 4' above the floor without being held.

 

[NorthernJoe]

Finally got around to it.
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That's going to make a huge difference!