You absolutely should. Ceilings are the main point at which heat is lost in your garage. So keeping them well insulated can help improve your garages thermal efficiency and keep down heating costs.
Does it make sense to insulate an unheated garage?
Engineering studies have shown that replacing a non-insulated garage door with an insulated one can reduce heat loss through the garage by more than 70%. Even if your garage is unheated that could mean a garage that's warmer by as much as 20 degrees Fahrenheit on the coldest Colorado nights.Feb 23, 2018
What insulation should I use in my garage attic?
There are several different types of insulation you can use, but Sebring recommends using fiberglass insulation sold in rolls or batts (precut sections) to insulate your garage yourself. He says this is the easiest DIY choice. Advantages of fiberglass insulation rolls and batts: Easy to handle and use between framing.Jan 30, 2019
Is it worth it to insulate a garage attic?
Insulating the area in the attic over a garage might keep the temperature a little more stable in the garage, but it does little to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool your house, so it's not a good investment of your energy dollars.
How much insulation should I have in my garage attic?
A much better use of your energy saving dollars would be to make sure you have at least 12” to 14” of insulation in the attic over the heated and cooled areas of your house.
Should I insulate my garage ceiling or roof?
If you're planning on heating or cooling your garage, you need to have as much insulation as you can. ... If you have living space above your garage, or if you have a roof that traps the heat, then insulating your garage ceiling is a no-brainer.Feb 6, 2021
Will insulating my garage make a difference?
Unfortunately, insulating your garage will not make much of a difference with your energy bills. You do not need to insulate the entire garage, you could actually do fine insulating just the internal wall of the garage.Jul 10, 2016
How much insulation do I need above my garage?
The addition of a few batt rolls to the garage door can help keep the space warm during the winter. Remember, the more you insulate your garage, the warmer the room above the garage will be. An R-value of anywhere from 8-12 is typically recommended for most garage doors.Nov 5, 2021