[13blackcats]

We are in a rental & plan to be in this house a minimum of 2 years, so probably 2 more summers. My kid's rooms face east & are over the garage. Miserable hot even when the rest of the house is comfortable. We keep blinds & windows closed in the morning. But it really seems the problem is heat radiating up from the garage (door also facing east ). Are garages commonly insulated here? Would it make a difference? Since this is a rental we wouldn't want to spend too much, but it could be worth it if AC bill went down & it was more comfortable.

I already know the landlord wont do it based on how they responded to an ancient broken stove, but I would talk to them before doing anything permanent of course. Also we are in an hoa so are limited in how we insulate the windows.

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[dynimagelv]

Originally Posted by 13blackcats

We are in a rental & plan to be in this house a minimum of 2 years, so probably 2 more summers. My kid's rooms face east & are over the garage. Miserable hot even when the rest of the house is comfortable. We keep blinds & windows closed in the morning. But it really seems the problem is heat radiating up from the garage (door also facing east ). Are garages commonly insulated here? Would it make a difference? Since this is a rental we wouldn't want to spend too much, but it could be worth it if AC bill went down & it was more comfortable.

I already know the landlord wont do it based on how they responded to an ancient broken stove, but I would talk to them before doing anything permanent of course. Also we are in an hoa so are limited in how we insulate the windows.

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#1 measure your stud....or better have him measure the ones in the garage....probably 16" on center. ALSO measure the height...

#2 go to home depot and get enough glasswool insullation to fill all of those spaces....

#3 also but a staple gun and a knife to cut the insullation...

I'll bet ya already see where this is going......if you have NEVER done a home project before this is a weekend job....if you've done ANYthing before, it a 3 hour job....

Whe you move if the LL says anything just reachb up and rip it all down.

[13blackcats]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

#1 measure your stud....or better have him measure the ones in the garage....probably 16" on center. ALSO measure the height...

#2 go to home depot and get enough glasswool insullation to fill all of those spaces....

#3 also but a staple gun and a knife to cut the insullation...

I'll bet ya already see where this is going......if you have NEVER done a home project before this is a weekend job....if you've done ANYthing before, it a 3 hour job....

Whe you move if the LL says anything just reachb up and rip it all down.

LOL LOL
Thank you! We have done various home projects so I'll estimate 1 weekend day. Throw in the dog, the preteen, & the baby & it will take 2 weeks.

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[dynimagelv]

not to mention 13 Black Cats....

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by 13blackcats

We are in a rental & plan to be in this house a minimum of 2 years, so probably 2 more summers. My kid's rooms face east & are over the garage. Miserable hot even when the rest of the house is comfortable. We keep blinds & windows closed in the morning. But it really seems the problem is heat radiating up from the garage (door also facing east ). Are garages commonly insulated here? Would it make a difference? Since this is a rental we wouldn't want to spend too much, but it could be worth it if AC bill went down & it was more comfortable.

I already know the landlord wont do it based on how they responded to an ancient broken stove, but I would talk to them before doing anything permanent of course. Also we are in an hoa so are limited in how we insulate the windows.

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Do the door. If it is an older house with exposed studs you can do that too. The door kits are available at Lowes etc. Probably worth 10 degrees in the garage.

[dynimagelv]

but if the insulation is on the bedroom wall then door is a waste of time....she doesnt want the garage cool, she only wants the bedroom not to be hot

[bayview6]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

but if the insulation is on the bedroom wall then door is a waste of time....she doesnt want the garage cool, she only wants the bedroom not to be hot

Heat rises.

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

but if the insulation is on the bedroom wall then door is a waste of time....she doesnt want the garage cool, she only wants the bedroom not to be hot

I believe she said the bedroom is over the garage. So the heat from the garage rises through the floor. so if she cools the garage it should help.

I would also think a local AC unit. If you can't do a window unit get one of the portable ones and rig it with a hidden exhaust.

[ScoopLV]

Keep in mind that insulation is not the same as a radiant barrier. It only SLOWS the transfer of heat. It does not eliminate it.

My garage faces East, too. The billiards room is directly above. And EVEN with full insulation AND garage door insulation, it's still bloody hot in the billiards room in the Summer.

The best way to mitigate the problem is to vent the hot air in the garage. As soon as the sun is no longer beating down on the garage, open the door and vent with the biggest fan you have. At least THEN, your garage will be at ambient temperature, instead of 20-40 degrees hotter.

If your landlord is OK with it, knock a hole in the wall near the ceiling and install a garage vent fan on a thermostat switch. THAT is the best option.

[Packrat1]

Also one thing that has worked well for us is getting insulation panels for the garage doors themselves. Garage door companies have a 2" insulation that fits between the framework of the garage door. It has lowered the temp in the garage noticeably.