Insulated Garage Door Upgrades
If your garage is attached to your home, serves as a workshop, or houses temperature-sensitive items, an insulated garage door can make a significant difference in comfort and energy costs. Nabors Garage Doors helps North Carolina homeowners choose and install insulated doors that match their needs and budget.
Benefits of Insulated Garage Doors
Energy Efficiency
An uninsulated garage door is essentially a large hole in your home's thermal envelope. In summer, heat pours in. In winter, cold air infiltrates. An insulated door reduces heat transfer, lowering your heating and cooling costs.
Temperature Regulation
Keep your garage more comfortable year-round. An insulated door helps maintain moderate temperatures whether you're working on projects, exercising, or just walking through to your car.
Noise Reduction
Insulated doors are significantly quieter than non-insulated models. The insulation dampens sound from both outside (traffic, neighbors) and the door's own operation.
Increased Durability
The construction of insulated doors—typically steel or aluminum skins with foam cores—creates a rigid, dent-resistant panel. These doors withstand daily use better than thin, non-insulated models.
Home Value
Insulated garage doors are a selling point for homebuyers who understand energy efficiency. They can contribute to a higher appraised value and faster sale.
Understanding R-Value
R-value measures thermal resistance—how well the door resists heat transfer. Higher R-values mean better insulation:
- R-0 (non-insulated) – Single-layer steel or aluminum
- R-6 to R-9 – Polystyrene (EPS) insulation; good for moderate climates
- R-12 to R-18 – Polyurethane foam insulation; excellent thermal performance
Types of Insulation
Polystyrene (EPS)
Rigid foam boards fit between door panels. Cost-effective option that provides decent insulation. Panels may have gaps at edges.
Polyurethane Foam
Injected into door panels, polyurethane expands to fill every space and bonds to the steel skins. Provides superior insulation and adds structural strength. This is what we recommend for most customers.
Is Insulation Worth It?
Consider an insulated door if you have:
- An attached garage with living space above or beside it
- Plans to use the garage as a workshop, gym, or hobby space
- Vehicles, equipment, or storage sensitive to temperature extremes
- High heating or cooling costs you want to reduce
- Concerns about noise from or into the garage
Service Areas
We provide this service throughout North Carolina including Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson, Mooresville, Concord, and Gastonia. View all service areas.