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Insulating 9x7 Overhead Door

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Glenn FitzGeral

10-05-2006 10:00:38




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In my spare time I keep chipping away at finishing off my 22"x34" shop. It's turning out very nicely. I so appreciate the responses/expertize on this board. That said, I am about to insulate my wooden 9'x7' torsion spring overhead door. I've seen many people simply line the inside with styrofoam. I will be using styrofoam or 1 1/2" foil backed insulation, however I would like to put some light sheeting over the top to protect the insulation as well as having a nice painted surface consistant with the walls/ceiling. Challenge is to keep it as light as possible. Have any of you done this? What materials did you use? Advice...?

Thanks, Glenn F.

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circus

10-06-2006 07:16:16




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 Re: Insulating 9x7 Overhead Door in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 10-05-2006 10:00:38  
Be aware styrene burns like napalm and a whiff knocks you out (dead). Just seal the drafts. Perhaps ceiling panels.



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Dusty MI

10-05-2006 17:08:11




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 Re: Insulating 9x7 Overhead Door in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 10-05-2006 10:00:38  
Be careful about adding weight to the door. I ordered a door for a 12" wide by 10.5" tall opening. After installing it I found that it never balanced right, you had to lift too hard to open it and pull too hard to close it. We finally found that the factory had sent springs and drums for a12" tall and 10.5" wide opening. After replacing these with the right springs and drums, the door works very well.

Dusty

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Don L C

10-05-2006 14:03:31




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 Re: Insulating 9x7 Overhead Door in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 10-05-2006 10:00:38  
Check with the door people....when I bought mine I could get them either way..... .Don



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Glenn F.

10-05-2006 13:45:00




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 Re: Insulating 9x7 Overhead Door in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 10-05-2006 10:00:38  
Make that 22'x34'! No matter how many times I proofread my entries...!



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Brian in NY

10-05-2006 12:53:07




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 Re: Insulating 9x7 Overhead Door in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 10-05-2006 10:00:38  
That sani-board paneling you can use in bathrooms, etc would work pretty well I think. It has a texture to it and is easy to cut.



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Glenn F.

10-05-2006 13:47:59




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 Re: Insulating 9x7 Overhead Door in reply to Brian in NY, 10-05-2006 12:53:07  
I was just in Menards last night looking at that stuff. That may be the ticket.

Glenn



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Jiles

10-05-2006 10:54:39




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 Re: Insulating 9x7 Overhead Door in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 10-05-2006 10:00:38  
I recently insulated mine with reflectix Insulation. It comes in different size rolls and is basically bubble-wrap with alunimum foil on each side. I purchased it from Lowes. I cut individual pieces to fit the inlays of the door and then put single lengthwise strip across these. They can be stapled but I contact cemented mine. This might work for you. I don't know how much insulation value it will have, but it should.

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