Are you wondering how to insulate my garage to improve your home’s energy efficiency? In Australia’s harsh climate, choosing tested garage door insulation can make a real difference in thermal performance, compliance and energy savings.

But with so many products on the market, how can you be sure the insulation you choose is truly effective?  Let’s explore why tested and purpose made garage door insulation is essential.

Why tested garage door insulation is critical for Australian homes

Many products sold as garage door insulation in Australia are simply repurposed wall, floor or roof insulation. These materials may display impressive thermal R values – but here’s the catch – those R values often don’t apply to garage doors.

The problem with unverified thermal ‘R’ values in garage door insulation

• Most R values are tested for walls or floors, not for the unique conditions of a metal sectional garage door.
• Some products quote imperial R values from overseas, which can mislead Australian homeowners who need metric R values for energy assessments.
• Energy assessors risk entering unverified R values into NatHERS software, leading to inaccurate ratings, potential regulatory issues and poor building compliance.
• Homeowners may miss out on promised energy savings and thermal comfort because the insulation simply isn’t tested for its actual use.

If you are asking, how can I insulate my garage for true energy efficiency? The answer starts with choosing insulation that is purpose made and tested for garage doors.

ThermaDoor Premium range: Australia’s only tested garage door insulation 

ThermaDoor Premium range is the original and only purpose made garage door insulation in Australia with independently verified R values specifically for garage doors.  Designed in 2012 by licensed builder Peter Hinton (with over 45 years’ experience in energy efficient construction), ThermaDoor Premium range:

• Is tested for Australian garage doors – not walls or floors.
• Achieves a verified thermal value of R1.48 (winter) / R1.43 (summer) for superior thermal performance.
• Supports accurate NatHERS ratings and helps achieve NCC 2022 7-star compliance.
• Is Australian made, so you can trust the data and support local manufacturing.

Whether you are an energy assessor, builder, architect or designer looking to insulate the garage properly, ThermaDoor premium range give peace of mind and proven energy savings.

The smart choice for energy efficient garage doors

Before choosing garage door insulation, always ask: Is the R value verified for garage doors? With ThermaDoor Premium range, the answer is yes. Unlike generic products, ThermaDoor Premium range is designed tested and proven to perform, delivering real thermal benefits and energy efficiency.