Adding foam insulation to a roll up door. How we did it. Does it work?

[@ManuaLiberty]

Awesome vid and idea. I’m sure I’ll have to do this when I get an actual shop down the line.

[@113Cycles]

Definitely look at insulated doors then you won’t have to go this route. I couldn’t afford them when I built the shop so this is my solution.

[@2manytoyz123]

I’m in the process of ordering a 24’x30’ metal shed. We’re in Florida, and heat is the big issue here. I’ll have two 8’ roll up doors, and I’ll be using an 18K BTU mini split to keep it usable in the summer. The big concern for me was how to insulate the doors. Your video is an excellent idea, thank you!

[@113Cycles]

This method has worked great for me to keep the heat out during the summer. We had multiple days with temps over 100 this summer. The doors are not an issue. Good luck with your building

[@davidcampbell7209]

Thanks for your time to upload this video we will be glad to use your advice and save some money on heating costs best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland.

[@113Cycles]

Glad to hear it was helpful. Always great to hear from viewers abroad. Stay warm.

[@jefflewis2781]

Once again, a great video. Well explained and concise. I think I have another option for keeping my shop heated properly. Thanks!

[@113Cycles]

Thank you. I love hearing that my videos help somebody.

[@cliffgorman7440]

I don’t know why you have not gotten more views. Brilliant!

[@113Cycles]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@mongo4384]

Great idea dude!!!.I have 10ft doors do.Going to get my supplies today!Large painter stir sticks for the handles?Works for me.

[@113Cycles]

As long as you can reach the handles, It shouldn't matter what you use. Glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching

[@sixfive0cycle]

Looks like it works good for you and keeping that cold out is hard to do! Wondering if you could make a frame and connect at least some of the panels? Just a thought.

[@113Cycles]

It works very well. Making a frame is a good idea but for my setup the panels are a good size for me to take down and store when I’m not using them.

[@bigalrc]

I need to open my doors a lot.. in the process of installing brush seals for the big issue.. I need to figure out a solution where I can roll the doors up with the insulation on.. and in a couple months I’m getting the mini split

[@113Cycles]

They make insulation that rolls up with the door. It was just too expensive for me. Congrats on the shop upgrades. It’s gonna make a huge difference

[@gilramsey3518]

I thought the foil was supposed to face to the outside to reflect the radiant heat. Is that just a southern thing? I live in SC where it's hotter than hell. I plan on using this foamboard to insulate my steel building. Am I wrong about facing the foil toward the exterior?

[@113Cycles]

Honestly I don’t really know. I’ve seen other people do it this way and I just went with it. It works great.

[@NYTROeast]

Nice idea. I have also seen people take 3mm rolled foam with one side foil one whits and glued to the door and it actually rolls right up into the door housing

[@113Cycles]

I haven’t seen that with a roll up door. It would certainly make it more convenient

[@NYTROeast]

@@113Cycles I can share the video with you if you would like. I have come across 2 of them now during my research of how to insulate a metal building

[@113Cycles]

I appreciate that. I looked at a few after I saw your comment.

[@NYTROeast]

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[@4149dwiley]

Nice video, I will probably use this technique for mine. May want to try to swap the foil side to be towards the cold door. The foam board mfg installation recommendations show foil towards metal. Did you try that?

[@113Cycles]

I considered that but I wanted the protection the foil side gives when when stuff get bumped into the foam. I’m guessing it would work better flipped but I’m happy with how good it’s working for now

[@2HacksGarage]

Very cool, I need that here!

[@113Cycles]

It has made a big difference in the shop

[@2HacksGarage]

@@113Cycles my biggest problem is how cold the floors get

[@113Cycles]

Luckily the cold only sticks around here for a short time. The floor gets cool but then it warms back up. I hate cold feet

[@2HacksGarage]

@@113Cycles summer just needs to get here fast!

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Right on great job great idea 😁👍

[@113Cycles]

I have to admit that I didn’t come up with the idea. I’ve seen other people do it and loved the idea.

[@timwindsor03]

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the incredible content coming. Hope you have an amazing night. Very interesting video. Much love and RESPECT brother

[@113Cycles]

🔥🔥

[@IronHorseGarage]

Nice!!

[@113Cycles]

Thank you

[@BubbaAyers1969]

That stuff works pretty good 👍

[@113Cycles]

Yes it does. Thank you for watching

[@RedneckLemonDrop]

Is your slide latch on the inside? Did it come that way or did you move it? Thx

[@113Cycles]

I moved it. Unfortunately I didn’t film it. I do remember having to get new hardware and drilling the door. The door frame already had the slot for the latch.

[@garybehun8841]

Have the same kind of roll up door for my metal garage. How do you seal that about 2 1/2" gap at the top of each garage door? Any suggestions?

[@113Cycles]

I did brush seals on mine and they work great. I have a video of the installation

[@lindalutich2873]

@@113Cycles Can you post that video please? We have that gap at the top and we are losing lots of cool air conditioning through that gap.

[@113Cycles]

It's in my motorcycle shop build playlist.

[@francop962]

Carpet

[@garybehun8841]

You have to cut about a 2" wide piece and force it in the gap. But you won't be able to raise the door. That's why I suggest you wait until the winter before you do this. Not practical if you need to raise and lower the door.

[@CousinCleatus]

Make it look easy

[@113Cycles]

It really is a simple job and anybody can do it. I mean if I can do it, anybody can.

[@Hugh1966]

How’s it going to roll up ?

[@113Cycles]

It’s just attached with magnets. It comes off very quickly. I just set them out of the way and open the door. I don’t open my doors a bunch so this works great for me.

[@Durf8]

Would this work for keeping the heat out as well?

[@113Cycles]

I believe it will. I have to deal with the heat more than the cold. I’ve seen others do this with good success

[@Durf8]

@@113Cycles do your magnets attach to the raised rib or the inside “dip”? If that makes sense

[@113Cycles]

@@Durf8 they are attached to the raised rib.

[@Durf8]

@@113Cycles how many magnets did you put on each 4x8 piece?

[@113Cycles]

I started with 9 on each. 3 on top, middle and 3 across the bottom. That worked great for the most part. A couple of them I added a couple extra where I felt like it could hold better.

[@francop962]

Curious how it works for summertime

[@113Cycles]

It works really well. Before I had the insulation up, you could feel the heat radiate off from quite a bit away. The insulation stops that completely

[@dusty6345]

What are you doing to fill the header gap?

[@113Cycles]

Do you mean the gap between the top of the doors and the building itself? If so I used Brush seals on the outside of the door. I have a video showing how it was done.

[@TheGuruStud]

infrared gun doesn't work on reflective surfaces.

[@113Cycles]

I did not know that

[@painlesstom]

Great if you don't want to actually use the doors...

[@113Cycles]

I do use the doors. It comes off in a matter of moments.

[@painlesstom]

@@113Cycles That's not a solution everyone would get on board with. It's a half baked method that leaves much to be desired. Reflective foam core insulation bonded to the door with adhesive will roll up, and brush seals outside will keep it draft free. Much better solution that is functional with the door.

[@113Cycles]

It’s certainly not a solution for everybody but it works great for me