How to Insulate a Metal Garage

Metal is an excellent conductor of thermal energy – which can be good or bad news, depending on the situation. If it is particularly cold outside and you are in an un-insulated garage, you might not appreciate how quickly the cold makes its way inside. In these situations, it’s valuable to have your metal garage properly insulated to keep you and your belongings warm during the winter months.

If you aren’t convinced that insulation is necessary for your upcoming project, consider the following benefits of insulating a metal garage.

Protect your belongings

Even if you only use this garage for storage, adding insulation will keep the space at a milder temperature, as it will avoid the dramatic hot and cold swings. Moderating the temperature will help protect whatever it is that you decide to store inside your metal garage. Cars, lawn mowers, and any electric lawn tools can have a prolonged life when properly protected.

Energy Efficient and Comfortable Workshop

For those who plan to use their metal garage as a workspace, insulation is essential. Insulation helps moderate the temperature swings that happen throughout the day so you’re comfortable all day long.

With insulation in place, you’ll also notice that any heaters or AC units you’ve had to depend on can work more efficiently. Without fighting with the outside temperatures, you’ll be able to stay warmer or colder as you work.

Reduce Condensation

Excessive condensation is an issue that some property owners experience with metal garages. Condensation occurs when there is a significant temperature difference between the air inside and outside the garage, and when the air inside is holding more moisture than it can retain as the temperature changes. With insulation, you’ll cut down significantly on condensation, or eliminate it entirely.

Simply put, an insulated metal garage will perform better than the same garage without any insulating material. Even if you don’t live in an extreme climate, there are still significant temperature swings between day and night, and there are still times during the year when either hot or cold air will arrive. Make insulation a non-negotiable part of your garage building project and you’ll be much happier with the results in the end.

Order from the Right Supplier

The best thing you can do in this whole process is to work with the right company for your new metal garage. At Carport Kingdom, we insulation new metal garages as part of our warranty package. If you are looking at buying a metal garage from a company that does not offer insulation, we encourage you to think twice and consider the buildings we have available first.

By getting this task out of the way upfront, you can save money as compared to having to go back and add the insulation once you start to have problems. You’ll save yourself the effort of finding a company to install insulation, and you’ll save money by avoiding any possible damage to your belongings.

Get started on creating your new metal garage by trying out our Build & Price tool to explore the possibilities. If you need help, please contact us right away. We are excited to serve you!

Disclaimer

This article is for educational purposes only. Some of the depictions, designs, materials, accessories, setup, etc. may not be included or even compatible with our actual products. Please get in touch if you have specific questions.