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While a garage is not considered a part of the living space, there are several benefits in insulating it. If you have an attached garage, you will need a specific R-value rating for the ceiling depending on the zone you live in, but if you have a detached garage, you should consider insulating it as well.nnA great time to install the insulation is when you opt for garage door repairs or garage door maintenance. Insulating your garage comes with several benefits like saving on your energy bills especially during the peak summer and winter months. Contact us at Guaranteed Garage Repair if you need repairs for your garage door. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of insulating a garage in Florida.
Reduces Noise Transmission
If you live in an area that is quite noisy, you may be disturbed if you work in your garage. Insulating your garage will reduce sound traveling from other directions even from other areas in your own home. If you use your garage for purposes other than just storing your vehicle, preventing noise from entering will make it a quiet workshop for you to spend your time. Added to this, it also prevents noise from inside your garage from escaping to the outside.
Adds to Energy Efficiency
An uninsulated garage can cause your monthly bill to soar. This is especially true for attached garages. Conditioned air from inside can escape through the garage if it is not insulated. When it is very hot or very cold outside, your HVAC system works extra hard to condition the air and this results in high energy bills. An insulated garage forms a complete building envelope and will prevent heated or cooled air from escaping or entering.
Allows You to Use Your Garage at Any Time
Most people use the garage not only for storing the vehicle but also as a workshop, a fitness area, or a play area. When it is properly insulated and the temperature inside your home is comfortable, you can enjoy the time spent in your garage for different activities no matter what the weather is like outdoors. This is especially great if you have kids that need an area to play in your home.
Reduces the Risk of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is emitted from a vehicle after it is parked or turned on in your garage. This is especially true with new cars that have a remote start system. When there is no insulation in your garage walls, carbon monoxide can seep from your garage into your home and this can have an adverse impact. Using insulation in the walls and the ceiling will absorb the carbon monoxide and you will reduce the risk of it entering your home.
When insulating your garage, consider insulating the garage door as well because it serves as an additional wall when it is closed. If you do not insulate the garage door, insulating the walls will not be of much use. At Guaranteed Garage Repairs we offer garage door services in the Florida area, including Port St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties.