1s1k52 wrote:HMM some of the homes I go into now have insulated doors and are insulated in the attics but nothing aside from that looks different from my garage? so I wonder if I have over looked something minor.puma guy wrote:I was thinking of insulation my garage once and was advised against it. It has to do with moisture in the garage and no air conditioning to remove it. The insulation actually traps moisture. I no longer have that home, but the home I now have had a room installed above the garage and has insulation installed in the floor (ceiling of the garage). The paint is bubbled and some is peeling off the ceiling of the garage. Also some of the joint tape has let loose. I assume the cause is what was described to me when I asked about insulating a garage. I'm no expert, so you might want to check with a reputable insulation contractor.
When I build a home with an attached garage it is standard to not insulate the garage or attic areas that are not above conditioned space. I have no problem doing it when requested. Its a cost issue. I have installed insulated garage doors and they do help. If your garage is already sheetrocked, I dont know a fix for that other than tearing out the rock and starting over. It will help to blow the attic above the garage.
