Polyurethane Garage Door

This series of doors feature our sandwich construction of steel polyurethane steel as well as between section seals with thermal breaks to reduce air infiltration.

Polyurethane garage door.

Let s examine the advantages of each. The two most common materials used for garage door insulation are polystyrene and polyurethane. Most garaga insulated garage doors are injected with polyurethane foam. Armrlite calls this process our energy efficiency package.

The polyurethane foam expands to fill the entire aluminum extrusion so there are no gaps in insulation. Inch for inch polyurethane insulation is twice as effective as polystyrene. When your overhead door operates it will also make less noise. Applying polyurethane to a door is not difficult but the process can t be rushed so allow at least a weekend for your project.

They feature polyurethane insulation which helps keep the building s interior cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Because polystyrene gets bonded to your garage door it becomes more resistant to wear and tear. Thermacore thermacore insulated steel doors are the ideal choice for premium construction and maximum thermal efficiency. The most common door sealer is polyurethane.

Polyurethane expanding foam insulation is typically injected into the extrusions that make up an overhead sectional garage door to insulate it. It is a little known product that yet does wonders in insulating and weatherproofing our homes from harsh winters. An additional advantage is the extra strength polyurethane insulation adds. Bonded directly to your garage door it increases stiffness making it more resistant.

Polyurethane is sprayed into each panel and makes a very tight fit which will add to the rigidity of the panel when it is new giving it a higher r value. Polyurethane insulated commercial steel doors r values to 27 2 clopay s intellicore overhead doors meet the needs of commercial buildings that require exceptional climate control. Which type of insulation should you choose. Polystyrene popular because of it s value and simplicity of installation polystyrene is the less expensive option of the two.

This insulation is the most effective of the insulating materials on the market for the space allowed yielding up to an r 16 insulation level. Polystyrene insulation is usually used in rigid sheets inserted into garage door cavities. Benefits of insulated garage doors. Polyurethane also makes your door less likely to shake and vibrate.

Polyurethane is a foam that expands and bonds to surfaces when injected into the cavity.