Blazin' Hot to Cool as a Cucumber: How I BEAT the Garage Heat! ❄️ (It ACTUALLY Works!)

Hey there, garage warriors and gearheads! I’m here to tackle a scorching problem: this South Carolina summer sun is a real doozy! My garage turns into a fiery furnace every day, making it unbearable to work on ANYTHING. Let me tell ya, it ain't pretty! But fear not, because I've got a solution so simple, even a knucklehead like me can do it!

In this video, I’m tackling that scorching garage door head-on with a super easy DIY insulation project. I'll be using a foam insulation kit (because who needs the fancy stuff, right?) to turn this heat wave into a cool breeze (well, maybe not a cool breeze, but definitely less hot than a habanero)

In this video, I’m gonna:
*Diagnose the problem: Witness the sizzling hotness of my garage door (it's enough to fry an egg!)
*Bust out the secret weapon: I'll unveil the magic of a DIY foam insulation kit. (Don't worry, it's easier than you think!)
*Install it like a BOSS: Okay, maybe not a total boss, but I'll get the job done with some personality mixed in.
*THE BIG REVEAL: I'll measure the temperature difference after insulation installation. (Let's just say, it's a game-changer!)

*But wait, there's more! I'll also see if this nifty trick throws off the garage door spring balance.*

By the end of this video, you'll be ready to transform your own fiery garage into a chill zone! So grab your favorite frosty cold beverage (because let's face it, you'll need it after working in that heat!). Leave a comment below and let me know your favorite ways to keep things cool, then hit that subscribe button, and let's get started!

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Every time you double insulation R-value, you cut the rate of heat loss in half. That fact doesn't change, even when you increase insulation from R-100 to R-200. More insulation by 2X always reduces the rate of heat flow by half.

More insulation = More resistance to heat flow = Lower energy bills (ideally). This is the basic principle. As you add more insulation, it gets harder and harder for heat to escape your home in the winter and enter your home in the summer. This translates to using less energy for heating and cooling, saving you money.
The catch: The benefit of adding insulation decreases as you add more. The first few inches of insulation make a big difference in reducing heat flow. However, as you keep adding layers, the additional benefit gets smaller and smaller.
The point of diminishing returns: There's a sweet spot where adding more insulation becomes less cost-effective. The extra energy savings you get might not outweigh the cost of the additional insulation and installation.
At that point, it would be better to focus on air sealing and weatherstripping.

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