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Re: [Shop-talk] Insulating a garage door

To: "David C." <cavanadd@frontier.com>, "Shop Talk List"
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Insulating a garage door
From: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:49:21 -0500
I don't know if the spray can foam is much of an adhesive. Why not glue it 
in place with latex adhesive caulking? Many foams are adversely affected by 
solvent glues.

Will the added thickness still allow the door to roll up?

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
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Subject: [Shop-talk] Insulating a garage door


>I have a large roll up door on my shop.  It's about 12 x 12, regular 
>sectional construction, with an opener.  It's also uninsulated.  I was 
>thinking of gluing regular 1" foam board insulation (like foundation 
>insulation) to the sections using canned spray foam like Great Stuff, 
>rather than mechanically fastening.  Comments?  Does the foam stick/work at 
>lower temps or should I wait until spring?
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