How To Attach Insulation Panels To A Garage Door

Slice inch slits through the insulation above the retention clips and attach the front of the retention clips to the back pieces to secure the insulation panels.

How to attach insulation panels to a garage door.

Use 1 1 2 inch thick insulation for doors with metal framing and 2 inch thick material for doors without it. Then secure it to the retaining pins photo 3. Fit the cut insulation into the panel with the vinyl side facing into the garage. Use clean water and a rag to remove.

Panel sizes may differ along the door so measure each one as you go rather than pre cutting all the panels based on one measurement. Push insulation flat against door and feel for retention clips. Repeat this step until you have cut enough insulation to cover the entire door. The instructions tell you how to measure out everything and mark it but let s just say you measure to find the center of each panel on your door then you half it again.

Attach two retainer clips for large panels. Repeat this process for each panel. Remove dust and cobwebs with a utility brush. Prepare the inside face of a one piece metal or wood door where adhesive is needed to attach the foam insulation.

If needed you can use a little bit of masking or duct tape to help you hold each foam panel in place as the glue dries. Many garage doors will have metal railings 1 or 2 inches 2 5 or 5 1 cm deep that can be used to hold the insulation in place. Alternatively use two layers. Instead of adhesives you will use a puncture pin system to mount the panels to your door.

Cut foam insulation to size now that you know the dimensions for each panel on your garage door cut the foam insulation to size. That way you will end up with two spots on each panel. The pins secure in place to a clean and dry door panel. Measure the height and width of the panel and mark the center of each panel with a pencil or marker.

With fiberglass batt insulation wrapped in vinyl your garage will stay comfortable year round. Cut a sheet of rigid foam insulation to fit each section. Once the insulation is cut to size you push the panes over the pins and attach the pin cover. Press the insulation into place if you have panel railings.

Adhere insulation to garage door open your adhesive and start adhering your cut insulation to the door. With the foiled side facing towards you slide one edge of the insulation into one side of the railings to hold it firm.