Philly
Established Member
Hi All,
I have just completed insulating one of the two garage doors on my workshop (yes, its a double garage). I only use one of the doors for access (especially since the new table saw arrived :roll: ) and the doors allow quite a draught, as well as a small amount of damp into the garage.
Here's a "before" shot....
As you can see, its not really much use as a door.
This shot shows the door after i have constructed a timber studwork frame, insulated it with double layers of rockwool slab insulation and then clad over with 18mm flooring ply (I do like the T+G on flooring ply).
Here is the finished project-nice and neat. I sealed all the joints with mastic when putting it together and have sealed all ends to keep out any draughts. It looks good and hasn't eaten up any precious floor space. The framework can be taken down if we decide to move or i really need that door for access (although I don't aim to do so!!!!).
I just need to insulate the other door (but allowing that one to still open) and then I'm ready for the Winter. I have a small oil radiator in there (as well as the de-humidifier) to help keep the temperature up. The gas boiler is in the garage which helps keep some warmth in there too.
Since fitting the insulation I've noticed from my digi thermometer that the temperature remains about 3 degrees higher inside than out-a good start I think.
I really need to sort that other door-anyone got any good ideas?
regards
Philly
(by the way, I didn't realise I had so many bits of plywood hanging around the workshop!! :shock: I am now building a chest of drawers to get rid of some of it!)
I have just completed insulating one of the two garage doors on my workshop (yes, its a double garage). I only use one of the doors for access (especially since the new table saw arrived :roll: ) and the doors allow quite a draught, as well as a small amount of damp into the garage.
Here's a "before" shot....
As you can see, its not really much use as a door.
This shot shows the door after i have constructed a timber studwork frame, insulated it with double layers of rockwool slab insulation and then clad over with 18mm flooring ply (I do like the T+G on flooring ply).
Here is the finished project-nice and neat. I sealed all the joints with mastic when putting it together and have sealed all ends to keep out any draughts. It looks good and hasn't eaten up any precious floor space. The framework can be taken down if we decide to move or i really need that door for access (although I don't aim to do so!!!!).
I just need to insulate the other door (but allowing that one to still open) and then I'm ready for the Winter. I have a small oil radiator in there (as well as the de-humidifier) to help keep the temperature up. The gas boiler is in the garage which helps keep some warmth in there too.
Since fitting the insulation I've noticed from my digi thermometer that the temperature remains about 3 degrees higher inside than out-a good start I think.
I really need to sort that other door-anyone got any good ideas?
regards
Philly
(by the way, I didn't realise I had so many bits of plywood hanging around the workshop!! :shock: I am now building a chest of drawers to get rid of some of it!)