The temperature inside the garage depends not only on the ability to fully use it throughout the year. It largely depends on the condition of our personal car( in the first place, rubber-technical products).This temperature directly affects and that microclimate, which is installed in the cellar under the garage. One of the ways to keep the heat warm is the garage door, and today we'll talk about how to do it yourself.
Application materials for insulation
- expanded polystyrene( expanded polystyrene);
- mineral wool( glass wool), about the merits of which I told;
- expanded clay.
In practice, the most commonly used material is still foam. This is due to the fact that, firstly, it has very low thermal conductivity, and secondly, it is one of the cheapest and available materials. And, thirdly, if you process the edges of sheets( so as not to crumble), then the durability of such insulation is guaranteed.
Sheets of expanded polystyrene or expanded polystyrene should be laid close. You can simply paste them. Slots that are formed at the joints of the sheets and between the sheets and the corner of the frame of the gate, it is necessary to seal well. To do this, mounting foam( although expensive), various sealants, a conventional tow.
Additional insulation of the gate
It is necessary to worry about additional insulation of the "area" of the gate. There are two ways to give an example.
1. Along the gate, just above the top edge, metal wire( string) is pulled. You can use a thin metal rope. From the old curtains( preferably a dense material), the panel is sewn. In size - so that the opening of the gate is completely closed. This "canvas" is suspended on a tensioned wire with the help of rings( as on a curtain).When leaving the garage, you only need to move it apart and "close" the gate. Such a curtain will create additional protection against ingress of cold air.
2. Over the gate, above the top edge, attached a long wooden rack. Strips of thick polyethylene( in the form of bands) are attached to it. In length, they should not get to the floor. However, such a method has a significant drawback - the strips will severely restrict visibility, and this will make it more difficult for the vehicle to leave.
As an addition, one more recommendation. In the garage, we often go not only to drive the car, but at the same time open completely at least one gate leaf. If you make a wicket in one of the wings, this will significantly reduce the possible heat loss. And if in winter time the car is not used, then the gate can be tightly plastered and use only the gate.
To find out how and what is best to cover a garage crash, I recommend reading this article on inexpensive roofing materials.
