Insulating Your COLD Garage
Lets say you happen to own a house that has a bedroom above the
garage but it's not insulated. Every winter your family complains about how cold it is in the room/rooms above the garage. Adding insulation should make that
area above the garage more comfortable and save on energy bills.
....and you'll stop hearing all the family complaints!
There are several options available for insulating above the garage. Depending on the local building codes, the size of the area, whether you decide to hire a professional contractor or do it yourself. The most important factor may be your budget.
If you have a drywall interior garage, the fastest way would be to have
blown-in insulation installed behind the drywall. However, the blown-in insulation may be expensive if your garage is small.
If your garage is not already dry-walled you can install
heavy batt insulation and cover it with drywall. First check
your local building codes for the requirements of the thickness of the
drywall for garages including fire safety rules.
The lack of smoke detectors in
a garage and the possible storage of flammable and combustible
liquids can cause a garage to be considered a hazardous space. Its for this reason and others why you may want to contact a contractor to help you in insulating this garage space.
Even if you choose to go it on your own anyway, getting a pro contractors opinion of the job can help you make a good decision. A local Naperville remodeler is only a phone call away!
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