What type of garage door has the best insulation?

• <div><p>Faux wood garage doors provide the best insulation for garages. This style is commonly insulated with polyurethane foam—a thermal conductor—that retains heat and keeps you and the inside of your garage warm.</p></div>

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Q: Are electric garage doors secure?

• <div><p>Electric garage doors are secure when adequately installed and maintained. They often come equipped with safety features like rolling code technology that generates a new code each time you use the remote, making it harder for burglars to intercept and duplicate. However, their security depends on factors like the quality of the door and your diligence in safeguarding remote controls and access codes. Regular maintenance, strong passwords, and adding security enhancements can boost the security of electric garage doors, making them a reliable choice for many homeowners.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a vapor barrier when drywalling a garage?

• <div><p>If you plan on heating your garage, you must install a vapor barrier when drywalling the garage. A vapor barrier protects your garage from frost and mold that can occur through condensation. If your garage is unheated, you don't need to install a vapor barrier. The only exception is if you regularly crank the heat in your car before getting in it. In this case, you may still want to install a vapor barrier, as your car can heat your garage.</p></div>

Q: Does the type of garage door affect the insulation?

• <div><p>The level of insulation is determined by both the material and the thickness of the door. Some garage door materials (such as wood) have natural insulating capabilities, while other materials (such as metal) do not. No matter the material, two-layer and three-layer garage doors have a higher R-value than single-layer garage doors, as insulation is fitted between the panels. </p></div>

Q: What is the most cost-effective way to insulate a garage?

• <div><p>It may seem that doing an insulating project completely as a DIY task would be the most cost-effective way to accomplish it. However, professionally trained installers are experts at determining precisely what each garage needs in terms of effective insulation. Hiring an insulation pro and using batt insulation for the bulk of the materials will provide the best results for the least amount of money.</p></div>

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Last update on November 23, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Paul and I both agreed the driveway installation was not acceptable. He agreed to fix the part that was mushy and slope correctly away from the garage. Garage floods currently with a good rain. I also agreed to give a 1000.00 towards his employees . He stated he didn't have his main guy and...
Smith Paving & Maintenance
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Reviewed in August 2023
Great team came out and replaced my garage door and opener. Polite and and great customer service.
Precision Door Service of Central Arkansas
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Reviewed in July 2023
Florida Concrete Resurfacing recently did a garage floor for us and it turned out amazing! Jeff was very upfront on the scope of work and the cost. He showed up when he said he would and completed on time. No hidden charges, no up charging. He was very knowledgeable about the work and very...
Florida Concrete Resurfacing
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very community service oriented. Flexible on ballpark estimate without seeing actual items to haul. High school kids who help load dumpster are supervised and very courteous. Greatly appreciated their urgency as we had a tight timeline to clean out a garage of 45 years of accumulated junk.
MISSION SITE SERVICES, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
Once again happy to report Tyler and David did a great job! Unfortunately my girlfriend crashed (Mis-judged) the back wall in the garage...The boys were spot on and did a great drywall repair..They were prompt, on time and just plain professional… They replaced the Base board, texture coated the...
Let David Do It
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Reviewed in July 2018
Mr. Caldwell, of Healthy Home Inspection, was organized, with immediate written communication and information about the appointment time. He was thorough, friendly and offered helpful suggestions and comments during the inspection. He was very qualified and knowledgeable in offering explanations...
Healthy Home Inspection
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Reviewed in March 2017
Johnny was great. He showed up on time (quicker than the predicted couple hours) and immediately fixed the problem. While he was here he gave me sound advice about the upkeep and then he changed the garage door opener lightbulb for me. It's been out for three years. He was awesome and left my...
Harmon Overhead Door Inc
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Reviewed in March 2017
Could not have more professional and was very knowledgeable. It was only a small 1 day job that he worked into his schedule. Showed up exactly on time, with all the right tools and needed supplies, did exactly what was discussed, and even had some better ideas for the garage upgrades. Would not...
Double Tap Electric
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Reviewed in August 2016
Craig their repair person was very professional and knowledgeable. He let me know what I needed to replace now and what could wait. He explained everything he did and how it all worked. I would definitely recommend and use this company again when it comes time to replace/repair other parts of my...
Precision Overhead Garage Door
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Reviewed in July 2015
Joe Adams did a great job on our windows - house and garage. He is very personable as well as professional, and we will hire him again.
Clearview Services
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"We had been needing some repairs on our house for quite some time but after getting several estimates that seemed way overpriced, we gave up trying temporarily. We were discouraged, to say the least, and wondered if we would ever find someone whom we felt we could trustâ ¦ and then we met Brandon. From our very first meeting, Brandon put us at ease. His estimate was reasonable, clear and concise and he never tried to upsell or add to what we wanted. He gave an honest opinion and recommendation of the work to be done, the timeframe, and the cost, along with possible alternatives that would best suit us. The time he spent with us that day and his willingness to listen and answer all our questions made us feel very confident that finally, we had an answer to our prayers! We started out with a fairly small project and after seeing firsthand how Brandon and his crew handled everything, we felt confident to add to our list. During the time it took to complete the job, Brandon was always available to answer any questions we had and proved himself to be trustworthy and a great communicator again and again. Brandon and his crew did everything as promised and took considerable pride in the work being done. They were always respectful and considerate. I cannot say enough about how grateful we were to have met Brandon. He was a true godsend! If youâ re still reading this review, trust me when I say, you will not regret working with this company!"

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When quality matters and you want the job done right Home Remedies is the company that takes all the hassle out of home improvement. We guarantee professional quality and customer service!

"We had been needing some repairs on our house for quite some time but after getting several estimates that seemed way overpriced, we gave up trying temporarily. We were discouraged, to say the least, and wondered if we would ever find someone whom we felt we could trustâ ¦ and then we met Brandon. From our very first meeting, Brandon put us at ease. His estimate was reasonable, clear and concise and he never tried to upsell or add to what we wanted. He gave an honest opinion and recommendation of the work to be done, the timeframe, and the cost, along with possible alternatives that would best suit us. The time he spent with us that day and his willingness to listen and answer all our questions made us feel very confident that finally, we had an answer to our prayers! We started out with a fairly small project and after seeing firsthand how Brandon and his crew handled everything, we felt confident to add to our list. During the time it took to complete the job, Brandon was always available to answer any questions we had and proved himself to be trustworthy and a great communicator again and again. Brandon and his crew did everything as promised and took considerable pride in the work being done. They were always respectful and considerate. I cannot say enough about how grateful we were to have met Brandon. He was a true godsend! If youâ re still reading this review, trust me when I say, you will not regret working with this company!"

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