The Benefits of Fully Insulated Garage Doors: Why You Should Consider Upgrading

Colorado experiences both cold winters and hot summers with some unpredictable weather thrown in for good measure! In conditions like ours, fully insulated garage doors are essential.

By creating a thermal barrier, insulated garage doors contribute to the energy efficiency of your home. Reducing strain on your HVAC system lowers your heating and cooling costs, providing an immediate return on your investment.

Insulated Garage Doors Protect Your Car

Insulated garage doors aren't just energy-efficient, they also act as a shield against extreme weather conditions that wreak havoc on your car:

• UV damage to your paint and interior
• Hail damage to your windows and body
• Bird droppings and tree sap that can damage your paint
• Extreme temperature changes

Insulated garage door materials assist in keeping your vehicle safe from the wrath of Mother Nature. What’s more, a car that stays in good working order means fewer visits to the body shop and lower maintenance costs.

But it’s not just vehicles that need insulation from temperature fluctuations. Any belongings stored in your garage that may be damaged by freezing, overheating, or condensation will benefit from the protection of an insulated garage door.

You can further protect your car with a reinforced garage door. Not all reinforced garage doors are insulated. But the sturdier construction of a fully insulated garage door makes them stronger and more secure.

They are Easy To Open

When asking, “Why insulate a garage door?”, chances are ease of use wasn’t on your list. But upgrading to an insulated door for your garage is a game-changer!

Insulated garage doors are crafted using lightweight yet incredibly durable materials like steel or aluminum. These materials, combined with insulation layers, keep the door's overall weight in check while still delivering excellent insulation benefits. That means less muscle power required to manually operate the door.

Additionally, their improved balance and counterbalance systems distribute the door's weight evenly. This support during operation reduces resistance when lifting or lowering the door – meaning you don’t need to be as forceful.

Say goodbye to straining and hello to effortless opening!

Quieter Opening and Closing of Garage

Have you experienced those early morning departures or late-night returns that have made you wonder how to make garage doors quieter? Well, fully insulated garage doors don’t just make lifting easier, they are also magical when it comes to reducing noise:

• The layers of high-quality insulation material like polyurethane or polystyrene foam have excellent sound-absorbing properties.
• Thanks to the multiple layers of insulation, the overall sturdiness of the door is improved. This rigid construction minimizes potentially clamorous vibrations of the panels.
• Insulation acts as a buffer, reducing friction and noise between the moving parts during the opening and closing process. 

They are Durable

As much as the stealth of insulated garage doors may appeal, you also require quality protection from unwanted late-night shenanigans. That is why so many clients ask our team, “What are the best garage door materials?”

• Steel is a material of choice for many garage doors thanks to its strength and durability. Being resistant to dents, cracks, and warping, steel garage doors stand the test of time.
• Vinyl garage doors also resist dents, rust, and various types of damage.
• Aluminum is another hardy material commonly used for garage doors. It is lightweight yet highly resistant to corrosion.
• Fiberglass garage doors are known for their exceptional durability and high levels of resistance to moisture, rot, and insect damage. Fiberglass has the advantage of being lightweight while still providing good insulation properties.
• Wood composite garage doors are engineered using a mixture of wood fibers and resins, creating a durable and sturdy door that is less susceptible to warping, rotting, or cracking compared to solid wood doors.

Contact Us for Installation

If you are looking for advice about choosing a garage door and how to insulate a garage door, you have come to the right place!

AtTri-Lakes Garage Doors, we factor in Colorado’s climate as well as your maintenance requirements and aesthetic preferences before recommending fully insulated garage doors for you.Contact us today for more information.