4:21 Actually the heat flow vs R value graph shows you will improve the heat flow from about 10 to 5 when the R value is 9 vs 18. So there is no diminishing return here.
Excellent observation. Yes there is a difference in the heat flow reduction. And the goal is to apply enough insulation to optimize energy efficiency. The issue we encounter in the industry is that many are under the impression that they are getting double efficiency which is simply not the case. Thanks for the feedback!
@@sosgds Once you go beyond R18-20, the law of diminishing returns applies. I never understood people building homes with R30+ walls because it becomes prohibitively expensive for such low gain in efficiency. Btw, can you do a video on garage door opener security? I get nervous criminals can intercept the radio frequency of your garage door remote control and invade your home.
Hello! That's a great question. I have yet to have any issues with a wall mount or jackshaft GDO on an insulated garage door. Yet I would steer clear using a wall mount on a custom wood door. The community appreciates your question!
Late to the party. I just recently installed a Genie 7055D after my 20 year Excellerator gave up the ghost. I really appreciate your talking about the need for a contractor to explain to the customer the pros and cons of what is available vs their needs. I had a bad experience when I called a garage contractor to come and service my garage door. I have a 7x16 Windsor 730 style that appears to be in very good shape; the problem was the existing opener was intermittently stopping about a foot as it was opening with the open force adjustment already set at maximum, so I called the company to make sure it was not the door. After they adjusted, balanced and retentioned the door, they informed me the opener door motor was shot and quoted me $2000 for a new opener (which apparently was the cheapest opener they sold) without even discussing with me my wants and needs. Also to my surprise the opener was suddenly non functional. After I told the tech no, I checked and found he had turned the open force adjustment to its minum level to make the door non functional. Once again I am convinced that finding a contractor these days that doesn't want to scam you is a rarity. Anyway, I'm very happy with the 7055D as I have minimal requirements for a garage door opener (no wifi required) and this one works and is very quite. If I had seen your video on this opener, I probably would have bought a similar model with different light covers as I agree the two part is designed poorly and fit together poorly when installed. However I found a solution. I have a plastic welder that is designed to repair broken plastic by electrically melting curved pieces of wire into the plastic. I discovered the two pieces covers fit perfectly together so I "welded" them together and once united they snap securely in place without the need of the mounting screws.
I replaced an old uninsulated 16x7 door with a new Clopay 4300 insulated door last year and I’ve been really happy with it. I went with insulated partly because my installer was only charging $300 more to upgrade to this particular door. However, I did insulate the ceiling and garage walls prior to replacing the door so my garage is fairly comfortable during the summer out here in Arizona. I will also say that the new door appears to be more durable compared to the old insulated door. Time will tell though.
4:21 Actually the heat flow vs R value graph shows you will improve the heat flow from about 10 to 5 when the R value is 9 vs 18. So there is no diminishing return here.
Excellent observation. Yes there is a difference in the heat flow reduction. And the goal is to apply enough insulation to optimize energy efficiency. The issue we encounter in the industry is that many are under the impression that they are getting double efficiency which is simply not the case. Thanks for the feedback!
@@sosgds Once you go beyond R18-20, the law of diminishing returns applies. I never understood people building homes with R30+ walls because it becomes prohibitively expensive for such low gain in efficiency. Btw, can you do a video on garage door opener security? I get nervous criminals can intercept the radio frequency of your garage door remote control and invade your home.
Has anyone had a problem with an insulated door being used with a jack shaft GDO? I’m referring to the weight being too much.
Hello! That's a great question. I have yet to have any issues with a wall mount or jackshaft GDO on an insulated garage door. Yet I would steer clear using a wall mount on a custom wood door. The community appreciates your question!
Late to the party. I just recently installed a Genie 7055D after my 20 year Excellerator gave up the ghost. I really appreciate your talking about the need for a contractor to explain to the customer the pros and cons of what is available vs their needs. I had a bad experience when I called a garage contractor to come and service my garage door. I have a 7x16 Windsor 730 style that appears to be in very good shape; the problem was the existing opener was intermittently stopping about a foot as it was opening with the open force adjustment already set at maximum, so I called the company to make sure it was not the door. After they adjusted, balanced and retentioned the door, they informed me the opener door motor was shot and quoted me $2000 for a new opener (which apparently was the cheapest opener they sold) without even discussing with me my wants and needs. Also to my surprise the opener was suddenly non functional. After I told the tech no, I checked and found he had turned the open force adjustment to its minum level to make the door non functional. Once again I am convinced that finding a contractor these days that doesn't want to scam you is a rarity.
Anyway, I'm very happy with the 7055D as I have minimal requirements for a garage door opener (no wifi required) and this one works and is very quite. If I had seen your video on this opener, I probably would have bought a similar model with different light covers as I agree the two part is designed poorly and fit together poorly when installed. However I found a solution. I have a plastic welder that is designed to repair broken plastic by electrically melting curved pieces of wire into the plastic. I discovered the two pieces covers fit perfectly together so I "welded" them together and once united they snap securely in place without the need of the mounting screws.
Professional video appreciate the info on quality of door structure think it does make a difference ..
I replaced an old uninsulated 16x7 door with a new Clopay 4300 insulated door last year and I’ve been really happy with it. I went with insulated partly because my installer was only charging $300 more to upgrade to this particular door. However, I did insulate the ceiling and garage walls prior to replacing the door so my garage is fairly comfortable during the summer out here in Arizona. I will also say that the new door appears to be more durable compared to the old insulated door. Time will tell though.
Did not k ow there was garage door safety month
Because There's NOT!!!! Made Up Crap Just Like Valentines Day!!!
Oh My God It's "Garage Door Safety Month"!!! Who The Hell Comes Up With This Crap!!!!
I have the polyurethane garage doors. They are excellent doors for my insulated heated and air conditioned 1275 sq ft garage.
Now i know why some ladies say...once u go insulated u'll never go back 😉
Great video. Thanks for sharing.