"Garage-to-Trainroom"

[Anonymous]

[8D]Good day all!!,
We have been working on our layout in what by now should be a fullfledge trainroom, but with the lack of knowledge we need to insulate the soon to be trainroom. The garage door is made of metal without insulation. The issue I'm having is what can I use to insulate this without heat coming through (the door faces west when the sunsets).We also want to insulate the whole room, so it will keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter. I'm not a carpenter so ANY help will do[;)]!
I know,I know I should have thought of this before construction started[xx(] ohwell
Thanks Mr & Mrs TrainsRme[:)][:D]

[Anonymous]

Mr. TrainsRme,

Let me ask you a few simple questions that will help us answer yours.

Will the door be opened in the future?

Is this a large one piece door or one that is formed out of several segments that hinge as the door is opened?

is this a single layer of metal or a double layer (ie is it a box like construction thats hollow inside)?

[IRONROOSTER]

Assuming you don't want to replace the door, then you need to seal the door so there are no cracks for airflow. You can then glue insulation batts to the inside of the door (I would not use fiberglass, since it will be exposed).

Personallly, I would replace the door and stud in the opening with a window(s) and insulation and finish off with drywall. Also, if they aren't already insulated, you should insulate the ceiling and outside walls. You'll probably need to extend your heating/airconditioning ducts into the garage space. You should consider some kind of floor finish since concrete floors can be dusty. Depending on where you live you may need permits and HOA approval.
Enjoy
Paul

[steveblackledge]

I have a brick garage that i fitted with a false ceiling made from drywall with 8" of fibreglass loft insulation on top, the walls are drywalled and i sealed all round the metal garage door then fitted a plastic sheet to the rear and built a stud wall against this with fibreglass in between, the floors painted with industrial grey floor paint to keep down the concrete dust, it works for me

[Anonymous]

if the door is a sigle layer of metal with a lip on each segment I would attach either the reguler foam insulation or I might try the extruded foam type, Both of which can be attached with a foam safe adhesive. this will insulate the door from the heat as well as the cold.