All about R-value of Garage Doors

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What You Ought to Know about R-Value
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DID YOU KNOW? A value of R-16 only offers a 5
reduction in heat flow and a 5 improvement in
energy efficiency from a value of R-8.
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The garage is often the largest opening to the
house and is prone to severe damages during bad
weather conditions. Getting an insulated garage
door helps you to reduce the transfer of heat and
cold air into the garage and other parts of your
home, and thus preserves overall energy
efficiency.
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WHAT IS R-VALUE? R-value is a measure of thermal
resistance to heat flow and the term is commonly
used in the construction industry. The higher the
R-Value, the better the insulating properties of
the material.
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• FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SPLURGING FOR A HIGH
  R-VALUE RATED DOOR
• Determine the daily usage of garage door
• Is the garage insulated
• Is it in a temperature controlled environment

Based upon the usage of your garage door, decide
on the R-value that suits your garage needs.
Opt for a high value rated garage door if you
are not using your garage frequently.
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R-VALUE HEAT FLOW REDUCTION INCREASE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
R-8 90 -
R-12 93 3
R-16 95 5
R-20 96 6
R-32 97 7
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