With modern garages being used for multiple purposes, such as storage, extensions of the home and even gyms, it’s important to think about insulating it to ensure that you’re able to use it all year round. Not only will the temperature be better regulated with proper insulation, but it’ll help to soundproof the garage, too, meaning you can scream and shout and make as much noise in there as you want without disturbing other family members inside the home!
Here are 5 of the top reasons why you should insulate your garage:
- Safety first
Inhaling any number of toxic fumes that might be present in your garage can cause serious illness and can even result in death, so it’s important that you try to prevent this wherever possible. Start off by installing carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home and garage, making sure that there’s one close to the entrance of the garage. If you already have them, check that they’re working correctly. However, with an insulated garage, there would be little chance of toxic fumes entering your home, so if you haven’t already done so, get your garage insulated as soon as possible.
- Controlling the temperature
Garages mimic the temperatures found outside, and so if it’s hot or cold, your garage will be, too. Neither temperature is particularly welcome inside your garage, especially if you are in it often or are storing items inside, but with an insulated garage, you should achieve a much more temperate climate inside it and help to control the temperature in your home as well.
- Save money and increase efficiency
Being able to better control the temperature inside your garage, and therefore your home, will naturally save you money on your electricity bill and help your household to become more energy efficient all round.
- Stopping noise
Garage insulation can work wonders for muting sounds and unwelcome noises, meaning that you don’t have to disturb your neighbors while you’re in there making a lot of noise. The sound of a busy road outside may also be significantly reduced with an insulated garage door, helping your home to be quieter when you want it to be.
- Preventing humid conditions
While California is not perhaps known for its humidity, in hot weather, humid conditions can arise, and this is always bad news for any items that you might be storing inside your garage. Insulate your garage and you never have to worry about humidity.
Most garage door sellers have a wide variety of insulated doors on offer, and so if you’re thinking about insulating your garage (and you really should, there are no benefits to an uninsulated one, after all) you should visit your local showroom or talk to your local garage door supplier.
