How To Attach Insulation Panels To A Garage 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.

How to attach insulation panels to a garage door.

Once the insulation is cut to size you push the panes over the pins and attach the pin cover. Remove dust and cobwebs with a utility brush. Repeat this step until you have cut enough insulation to cover the entire door. Measure the height and width of the panel and mark the center of each panel with a pencil or marker.

That way you will end up with two spots on each panel. Adhere insulation to garage door open your adhesive and start adhering your cut insulation to the door. Use a marker to place an x in each place so you can come back quickly and just attach all of the adhesive. The pins secure in place to a clean and dry door panel.

Repeat this process for each panel. 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. Attach two retainer clips for large panels. Use clean water and a rag to remove.

Instead of adhesives you will use a puncture pin system to mount the panels to your 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. With the foiled side facing towards you slide one edge of the insulation into one side of the railings to hold it firm. Apply double stick adhesive at the mark and attach the retainer clip.

Repeat until all the panels are insulated. With fiberglass batt insulation wrapped in vinyl your garage will stay comfortable year round. Then secure it to the retaining pins photo 3. Push insulation flat against door and feel for retention clips.

Fit the cut insulation into the panel with the vinyl side facing into the garage. 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. Prepare the inside face of a one piece metal or wood door where adhesive is needed to attach the foam insulation. Use 1 1 2 inch thick insulation for doors with metal framing and 2 inch thick material for doors without it.

Cut a sheet of rigid foam insulation to fit each section. Alternatively use two layers.