Insulated garage doors are usually built of durable and heavy duty insulation such as polyurethane sandwiched …show more content…
Some of the steel doors contain an insulation that is coated with a vinyl material for extra thermal insulation property and quiet operation. The insulated wood doors are made of beautiful natural wood and a thick layer of environmentally friendly polystyrene and then have a backing of heavy duty exterior grade plywood - on the inside - for added insulation properties. Many of the insulated doors have R-Values in the range of 7.6 (average), which is the rating given to many insulation product by the construction industry regarding their ability to retain or resist …show more content…
There is another incentive to purchase insulated garage doors and that is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This program gives a tax credit to homeowners for receiving home improvements that are energy efficient up to $1,500. A tax credit is a better value than an equivalent deduction because a deduction only decreases the amount of income that is taxed while a tax credit reduces taxes