Insulated our garage
01-03-2010, 02:45 PM
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I insulated our 4.5 car attached garage and I'm wondering what the average temperature increase will be inside.... Lately we've had sub zero temps outdoors and I'm wondering how much of an increase I might expect with the 2x6's insulated. thoughts?
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01-03-2010, 04:05 PM
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typically with an attached insulated garage, the temp stays above freezing.
now with a big garage like yours, it might not be as warm....depends how much of the garage is attached to the house.
now with a big garage like yours, it might not be as warm....depends how much of the garage is attached to the house.
01-03-2010, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='1083671' date='Jan 3 2010, 07:35 PM
reason would dictate that unless it is heated, it will remain as cool as it was before.
01-03-2010, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='1083671' date='Jan 3 2010, 07:35 PM
reason would dictate that unless it is heated, it will remain as cool as it was before.
What about wind chill? Heat/cold exchange dynamics? Ever driven a convertible top up in the winter? It's colder than a sedan/coupe. The insulation also keeps cold air out, not just warm air in.
OP: IIRC, the gain (or should I say reduction in loss) is approximately 15F.
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it should definitely make a change but whatever heat you try to contain in your garage will be lost any time the garage door opens. you should get one of those portable heaters, or a few 
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Originally Posted by danzanchy' post='1083788' date='Jan 4 2010, 12:33 AM
it should definitely make a change but whatever heat you try to contain in your garage will be lost any time the garage door opens. you should get one of those portable heaters, or a few
01-03-2010, 10:16 PM
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I wish my carage was heated or at least insulated! Now it's just a shed made by wood.
However, at winter time it stays much warmer than the weather outside. The main reason for this is, I think, the cars inside. My car and three other cars (neighbours') release the warmth of the engines pretty long and that can keep the carage 10-15?C (50-59?F) warmer than outside. This week it's been -10? (50?F) in a carage and -23?C (-9,4?F) outside on average.
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However, at winter time it stays much warmer than the weather outside. The main reason for this is, I think, the cars inside. My car and three other cars (neighbours') release the warmth of the engines pretty long and that can keep the carage 10-15?C (50-59?F) warmer than outside. This week it's been -10? (50?F) in a carage and -23?C (-9,4?F) outside on average.
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01-03-2010, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1083807' date='Jan 3 2010, 11:05 PM
its probably too late now, but the best way to heat garages and shops is through an in-floor heater......like pex tubing set in the concrete, with hot water running through.
01-03-2010, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by danzanchy' post='1083813' date='Jan 4 2010, 01:52 AM
ya, you're referring to radiant heating in the foundation, something that would require a LOT of work and $$
i've seen shops with the doors left open in the winter, and it'd still feel pretty warm inside.