For many families, the garage is one of the most underused spaces in the home. With a little thought, it can become far more than just storage – it can be a warm, inviting media room for movies, sports, or gaming. After more than 45 years in the building industry, I’ve seen a lot of […]
Most people think of insulation when it comes to making their garage more comfortable – but sealing the door is just as important. A properly sealed garage door does more than stop drafts; it protects your home, boosts energy efficiency, and can even improve bushfire safety when you choose flame retardant, Australian made garage door […]
A standard garage door has an R-value of zero (R0.0). That means it provides no resistance to heat and cold transfer – it’s like leaving a very large window wide open to the elements all year round. Considering that a garage door can take up to a third of your home’s front façade, leaving it […]
When you’re looking at buying a new garage door or upgrading your existing one, insulation often comes up in the conversation. Many companies advertise their product with flashy promises like: “Your garage will be 13 – 17°C cooler!” But here’s the catch: those claims are misleading. At ThermaDoor, we don’t guess at how many degrees […]
ThermaDoor Premium garage door insulation panels are proudly Australian made and laminated for strength, durability, and compliance. Established in 2012, ThermaDoor Premium is Australia’s original and still THE ONLY PURPOSE MADE garage door insulation on the market today. Others have tried to follow in our footsteps. But there is a vast difference in quality between […]
Lately, almost every company selling products as garage door insulation in Australia has started marketing their products as premium. But when every product is called premium, the word loses its meaning. In reality “premium” should not be just a label, it should describe a product that is superior in design, tested to Australian Standards, built […]
When it comes to building safety, one of the technical questions we’re often asked is about the fire rating of garage door insulation. People want to know whether products like ThermaDoor Premium need to carry a formal fire rating. The important point is this: garage door insulation does not need a fire rating — but […]
The best garage door insulation R-value in Australia is the assembly-calculated, dual-season R-value, not a standalone or material number. Under Australian Standards AS/NZS 4859.1 & 4859.2:2018, you should see separate Winter (15 °C) and Summer (30 °C) results. ThermaDoor’s verified assembly values are R1.48 (winter) / R1.43 (summer). Most companies selling various insulation materials as […]
More and more Aussie homeowners are rolling up their sleeves and insulating their garage doors themselves. Enter ThermaDoor’s Plain graphite garage door insulation kits. It’s a great weekend project that can help reduce heat and cold entering your garage through your garage door and improve overall comfort – especially if you’re using the garage as […]
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