Generally, you should use faced insulation for your garage, especially if you live in a very cold or humid climate. Using faced insulation may help you comply with your local building codes. However, if your garage already has a layer of insulation, use unfaced insulation.Jul 27, 2020
Is it worth insulating a garage ceiling?
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. There are however some gotchas that might mean you spend a bunch money on insulation and may not even need it!
What insulation should I use for garage ceiling?
fiberglass
Should you insulate ceilings?
In addition to walls and attics, insulation should be installed in ceilings with unheated spaces, basement walls, floors above vented crawl spaces, cathedral ceilings, floors over unheated garages or porches, knee walls, and in between interior walls—especially bathrooms—as well as ceilings and floors.
What is the best R value for a garage?
For insulated and heated garages, Creative Door recommends a minimum of R-11. Otherwise, an R-value of 14-16 is ideal. Do different garage door materials impact R-value? Some garage door materials provide more insulation than others.