My garage door 16' W x 7' H, is it enough insulation to cover the whole garage door and what is the best tape do I need to use?
878880
That size door will require 2 roles of insulation. I used Duck Tape brand double sided tape. I did this when it was cold and had to preheat the door with a blow dryer in the places I wanted the tape to stick. My door had small channels and metal bracing so I only had to use the tape to secure one end. Consequently, I only used 1/2 roll of tape. I have been pleased with the product. It does not have the R value of the fiber glass insulation, but I did not want an extra 28 pounds on my door.
878881
I have the same size door. You will need two rolls to do the whole door. I have windows on the top panels so I didn't cover them., and any foil tape will do.
878882
Your door is about the same as mine. I bought a 25' roll from Lowe's to see if it indeed would work, and then I bought a 50' roll from Amazon after I found that it did. I probably have 10' leftover, but I did have one piece that I cut wrong, so I couldn't use it. You are probably not going to get it all with a 50' roll. The Scotch double sided carpet tape is what I bought and it appears to be working fine, although, I didn't tape much because the panels on the door hold it in place pretty well.
878883
Depending on how your door is laid out. If by pure square inches, you would be a little under 2,000 square inches short. If your door is broken into panels etc, you might be able to get some of the area back. I would measure the exact sq footage you will need and then just do the math to see if it will fit. As for connecting it to the garage, I used liquid nails. It has now lasted through the whole summer etc, so it seems to be good enough.
878884
Charles, I didn't use any type at all since my garage door had the perfect slots that just slid right in. I only have a one car garage and it looks like you have a 2 car one so you may have to buy 2 rolls. The dimensions are 14x14ft x24in. I had several ft left over on mine. Hope this helps.
878885
It was not enough to cover my garage door. It came up 3 panels short. The good thing about this is you really don't have to cut it if you have a garage door like mine. You cut it the length of the panel then tuck it in under the edge of the frame of each panel. I didn't use tape because it was in the panel solidly but if you want to use tape a double sided carpet tape works. I ended up ordering another shorter roll to finish the job then had some left over so double insulated those panels that got the most sun for the longest period with the remainder. Hope this helps.
1020474
I'm no expect. From what I've read about reflective insulation is it only has about R-1.7 rating at best when it doesn't have an air space. Everything I've read about this type of insulation states it works best with an empty air space between the wall and foil. All seams must be taped over, preferably with aluminum tape.
1607162
This product would insulate, but I don't think covering the face of a door would be an appropriate application. Before you think about insulating the door, you might want to check to see if there are any gaps that can be addressed first. If you search on Amazon you can probably find rubber or synthetic seals to place around the door frame and along the base. If the door is well sealed, but still cold, then I suppose you could consider an insulating material, but the question is how would you attach it without ruining the finish of the door.
964814
my door is 16x9.5 2" insulated and it works perfectly. it does run at a slower speed than say a residential 2 car garage but not an issue
592686
The magnetic weatherstripping works very well - IF you have a steel door or a door with a steel strip. Unlike the vinyl foam it's a 'bellow' design which allows it to extend and contract sealing more completely. I found it sealed completely between door and frame while the vinyl foam I'd used earlier didn't.
1720493
This is a roll of pressure sealing tape good for EDPM and Vinly roofs. It is sold in rolls of various widths. this 6 inch wide one is great for where the roof meets the fromt fiberglass or rear fiberglass caps. you need about ten feet for each, so some is legt over for other repairs. I use the 4 inch wide for extra insurance covering over dicor'd-over screw penetrations, but 6 will do. I recommend the heavy metal rounded roller to help in the install as this tape adheres with pressure not just touch/heat/time. It is true white so matches vinyl well, and cooler than the similar grey tape from Dicor.
1684000
Our 600 kits cover 600 square feet x 1" thick. Calculate the area you are insulating in square feet and multiply it by the thickness of insulation you want in inches and divide by 600. This will tell you the number of 600 kits you need. Sincerely - Mark, Battic Door Energy
2029513
Foam padding with peel-off paper that has sticky surface that you put on garage door. Should work fine.
2212786
I have used the 3M weather stripping tape on ALL my windows and doors... I have a log house and the logs have settled, so I was looking for something that was not unsightly, but would do the job.... It worked well... If you are wanting to use it to hold up the aluminum it would work... So far no condensation... Good luck.
394571
This seal is not big enough to bridge a gap that big - it won't handle much more than 1/2". I bought a different seal - Garage Door Parts Clopay T-end Bottom Rubber Seal - 4 1/2"x20' - and used it with the same track in this kit. It can probably handle up to 2". My garage door has a gap of 1 1/4" either end (of a 16ft door) and it seals really nicely.
946710
No, this is not the best product for sound insulation on a door. There are many online videos that show how to use thick, rigid foam insulation for that. This product is more for dealing with vibration rattles or acting as a seal to keep out dust, etc in harsh environments where a material like neoprene will last longer.
784435
If the air is leaking around the duct tape, I'd run another strip of duct tape to make the seal wider. The transparent tape is useful for the opening of doors on 3 sides or windows; useful because it cannot be seen. If that is what you seek, then it would work. Air should not be able to get through either!
362117
Yes probably - the adhesive is very good and will only bond further over time / heat. You may want to consider using a 3M removable adhesive (like the removable plastic hooks you can install on your doors / walls) then apply this 3M reflective tape on top.
905977
No, don't use this for window insulation. This is garage door insulation, and has an "aluminum" coating for reflecting energy. The texture is similar to bubble wrap, and as others have pointed out, you will not be able to see out of your windows.A better choice would be to look at the 3M clear window insulation kits.
1479199
I would suggest watching the installation video here: http://www.garageflooringllc.com/gfllc-video-resources/ For most garage applications adhesive is not suggested and we never suggest double sided tape. I prefer seam tape to join mats together and if I have to use something at the front edge (which typically I do not) I would use the 3M #80 Spray adhesive.
949271
I used it around my basement windows but around where the concrete and window meet but I will frame the basement 'someday' and it will be covered by trim. If you're wanting to seal a window so it cannot open and close you will have a hard time removing this stuff. You would be better off with clear plastic and tape or use one of those window insulator kits.
905979
This is a good option for garage doors. I wouldn't use it on windows because you couldn't see out. The good old stand-by for leaking windows (besides moving) was clear heavy plastic, which comes in rolls at your hardware store, and either taping or stapling it over the window frame included. The other if you are handy is to make a wooden strip frame for the clear plastic and make a sort of makeshift "storm window" that you can insert inside the window frame. Then you can caulk around the frame to eliminate drafts coming in that way. Years ago when we lived in houses that didn't have the excellent insulated windows we now have, this is how we eliminated cold and drafts from windows. Especially, if we were short on money.