Most of the people have homes with rooms or spaces above the garage. However, when the cold temperatures come, this empty space often circulates cold air, creating a chilly temperature that leaves the dwellers feeling cold and weary.
Aside from the garage, the basement can also be a colder place compared to any other part of the house. There are many ways to heat the room above the garage. Here are some tips from Napoleon's heating and cooling professionals when insulating garage ceilings. By applying these tips, one can keep the room warm to make the space more comfortable.
Insulating garage to keep things warmer
If the room above the garage feels colder than the rest of the house, the cold air is likely rising through the floor.
This is a common problem since most people don’t take time to insulate or heat their garages. Unlike all other rooms in the house, which share walls with adjoining spaces, some to all of the garage’s walls can be exposed to the temperatures outside. Luckily, several things can be done to maintain a temperature that is convenient and comfortable, all year round.
Placing down thick rugs or hangs drapes
Putting up some insulated draping on the windows will prevent heat from escaping the space
If the room above the garage has tile or wood-type flooring, insulation can be provided by installing thick rugs and carpets.
Aside from that, putting up some insulated draping on the windows will prevent heat from escaping the space. To make it even cozier, one can choose to add floor cushions, pillows, and bean bags.
Investing in insulating garage's ceiling
While it is possible that the garage ceiling has insulation installed, one need to make sure that it does the job properly.
Most building companies are focused on insulating the garage ceiling by using fiberglass batts. Unfortunately, this type can possibly leave gaps, where the cold air can easily pass. One may contact insulation experts in the area who can suggest more effective solutions when insulating the garage ceiling, such as spray foam insulation. This type fills the entire ceiling cavity, preventing possible cold airflow.
Adding more insulation
While floor insulation would not be very as thick but it will cost less to install
Another way to insulate the cold room above the garage is to add floor insulation. While floor insulation would not be as thick compared to the ones installed in the garage ceiling, it will cost less to install.
Flooring usually consists of two or three layers, with the bottom layer being plywood that covers the joists. The solid foam insulation will provide a consistent surface for the final look of the floor, but will also provide excellent insulating properties. This is a good way to add to ones efforts in insulating the garage ceiling, however, this solution requires that one rips-up and replace the current flooring in the room above the garage.
Insulating the garage door
One of the best ways to keep the room above the garage warm is to insulate the garage door. Typical garage doors are manufactured from thin metal, which can easily be penetrated by the cold.
An insulated garage door can offer an additional 10 to 12 degrees of warmth, on average, during winter without turning on any heating system.
