Add foam or reflective insulation to an existing door to make the garage quieter and more comfortable.
Not every garage needs a brand-new insulated door. If your door is sound but uninsulated, a kit can add foam or reflective panels to the inside of each section. It will not match the performance of a factory insulated door, but it can reduce noise, take the edge off heat and cold and make a workshop or attached garage more comfortable. Homeowners in Nashville use kits for garages that get hot in summer and cold in winter.
We check that your door is a good candidate, since lightweight or damaged doors may not suit a kit. We measure the sections, choose a kit type, whether foam board, batt or reflective, and fit the panels. We also check balance after installation, since added weight can shift the springs. We discuss seals and the opener as well, because insulation works best together with a tight door. If your door is old, heavily dented or already close to the end of its life, putting money into a kit may not be the best use of it. We will say so plainly and compare a kit with a new insulated door, so you can pick the path that fits your budget and your plans for the house.
Foam board, batt and reflective kits suit different uses and budgets, and we explain each.
Sound steel doors with flat inner faces usually take a kit well. Damaged or very light doors may not.
Insulation adds weight, so springs may need adjusting, and we check this after installation.
Insulation helps most when the door also has good seals around the edges.
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BeforeAfterType matched to your door and use.
Panels cut and fitted to each section.
Springs adjusted if needed.
Edges and bottom checked.
What a kit can and cannot do.
When a new door is better.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us what you want or what the door is doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure the opening and the headroom, side room and back room, check the framing and note options for the door, tracks and opener.
You get a plain written scope with the door model, insulation, hardware, opener and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The door and parts are ordered or built to your size, and we confirm the install day once they arrive.
We remove the old door, set the tracks, hang the door, balance the springs, mount the opener and test every safety feature.
We clean up, haul away the old door if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.
No, but it can help noticeably with noise and comfort. We explain the difference.
Slightly. We check the balance and adjust the springs if needed.
Many steel doors work well. Others do not, and we tell you.
Yes, foam panels can reduce rattle and street noise.
Many kits are installed in a few hours.
Insulated Garage DoorsDoors with foam insulation inside the sections for a quieter, stiffer, more comfortable garage.Explore 
Garage Door Weatherstripping and SealingNew bottom, side and top seals that keep out rain, drafts, dust and pests.Explore 
Garage Door Bottom Seal ReplacementA fresh bottom seal keeps out rain, leaves, drafts and pests and quiets the door when it closes.Explore 
Garage Door Maintenance and Tune-UpA full checkup that cleans, lubricates, tightens and tests every moving part before small problems become big ones.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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