Author Topic: How do I insulate my Garage? (Read 20148 times)

tyler123 · « **on:** January 24, 2011, 04:50:10 »

This is probably two questions - 1. How do I insulate and 2. What should I insulate.

It's an old, single car garage attached to my home (built in 1942). It has no heat/cool source as of right now, and I'd probably just use a portable heat source in the winter. I live in MN and want to use this space as a workshop/tool shop/man-cave type space. The garage is bare studs, concrete floors and has a large, open, uninsulated attic above it. I'm probably looking at just fiberglass batts and then sheetrocking that - walls, ceiling and call it a day. Any help on choosing which R-value and tips on installing would be greatly appreciated. I'll probably also pick up a garage door insulation kit - just for good measure...

AD REMOVED

Ulf · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2011, 07:12:49 »

I have the same issue with my garage, so I'll watch this thread closely - if you don't mind :-)
Regarding humidity, the temperature inside the garage only needs to be a few degrees higher for the moisture in the air to seek refuge elsewhere. Another important thing is keeping the temperature as consistent as possible to avoid condensation.

Ulf

Garry · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2011, 08:28:31 »

Ulf,

Look at where this is from, one post, under electrical and instruments and a cross reference to selling sheds.

Might just be spam!!!!

Ulf · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:55:57 »

Think you're right - I'm so naive :-(

Thanks for moving this post, was about to suggest it when I got called into a meeting, then forgot all about it

Ulf

badali · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2011, 14:54:20 »

Here is how I insulated mine.

66andBlue · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2011, 17:26:32 »

Quote from: Garry on January 24, 2011, 08:28:31

Might just be spam!!!!

I believe it is - the poster just wants you to buy his garden sheds.

thelews · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2011, 22:57:01 »

Quote from: badali on January 24, 2011, 14:54:20

Here is how I insulated mine.

Regardless of the original poster's intent, here's mine...toasty!

Ulf · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2011, 07:43:56 »

A padded cell for car maniacs :-)

mdsalemi · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:52:12 »

Quote

Regardless of the original poster's intent, here's mine...toasty!

John, I hope that that photo is an interim one. I don't see a vapor barrier...how about ventilation between the ceiling insulation and the roof deck?

thelews · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2011, 17:06:40 »

It's interim and there's plenty of airflow above through the soffits and gable vents.

A couple of more "in progress" back in 2005.

Garry · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2011, 09:56:06 »

I know John you love to show your shed and cars.
Here is the interior insulation on my shed, but it is not for cold!!!!!!! its to keep the heat out. Rated R 4.5 insul wool with silver foil both sides.
Note the "lazer light" strips in roof to make the interior like bright daylight to work in.

thelews · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2011, 12:53:26 »

The lighting looks good. Are those T5 fluorescents?

mdsalemi · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2011, 22:36:56 »

Looks like fiberglass corrugated roof panels that let in natural light...

Garry · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2011, 03:33:02 »

Michael is right they are metre wide clear corrugated panels that are 7 meters long, three of them in the roof, I think it is poly carbonate rather than fibreglass panels that let in the natural light, and heat! so much so that sometimes I put a sail cloth across to stop the glare and heat but it does make fantastic working light in the shed.

thelews · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2011, 13:52:57 »

What do you do at night?

Garry · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2011, 22:30:47 »

Sleep and other things.

thelews · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2011, 22:47:10 »

Quote from: Garry on January 27, 2011, 22:30:47

Sleep and other things.

A shame you save it for night in the dark. Try it during the day.

ja17 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2011, 03:54:26 »

Hello Garry,

I like the all metal construction of your building....strong, recyclable, fire resistant, rot resistant. termite resistant etc....

Garry · « **Reply #18 on:** May 29, 2011, 05:58:24 »

Thanks Joe,

Wasn't mouse resistant though, they ate my chamois and some wiring so I have just spent the weekend lining it with mini corrugated sheet steel at the bottom and chip board on the upper part. Needed to get it all together as i get my 280 back tomorrow from the smash repairs.

Hoist, compressor wash bay and peening cabinet are the next on the wish list.

Garry

News:

Author Topic: How do I insulate my Garage? (Read 20148 times)

tyler123