Using garage as a living space

ning · 23 Sep 2014

Hi,

Im looking to use my garage all year round and not just in the summer.
does anybody have any advice on the best way to insulate and keep warm a freezing garage?

my initial plan is to:

install a central heater,
insulate the garage door which is metal using something like celotex foam,
insulate the concrete floor using something like Eco-Tec floor insulation http://www.ecohome-insulation.com/products/ecotec-floor-insulation-kit

only the back wall and front (garage door) are exposed. is it neccasary to insulate the other two wall as these will have units/cupboards on.

Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

nin.

noseall · 23 Sep 2014

ning said:
Hi,

Im looking to use my garage all year round and not just in the summer.
does anybody have any advice on the best way to insulate and keep warm a freezing garage?

my initial plan is to:

install a central heater,
insulate the garage door which is metal using something like celotex foam,
insulate the concrete floor using something like Eco-Tec floor insulation http://www.ecohome-insulation.com/products/ecotec-floor-insulation-kit

So basically a "back door" garage conversion without adhering to building reg's?

Bouba · 23 Sep 2014

No. More like bed in shed😀.insulate all walls with ceiling. Will be toasty warm.

freddiemercurystwin · 23 Sep 2014

What he's asking is are you doing it by the book? Cos that prolly has a bearing on how you do it.

ning · 26 Sep 2014

freddymercurystwin said:
What he's asking is are you doing it by the book? Cos that prolly has a bearing on how you do it.

No no, I don't want to do anything major. All I'm looking to do is add a heater and wanted to know the best & cheapest way to insulate the garage.

I will not be able to infill the garage door as I live on a new development which doesn't allow garage conversions.

So basically, how can I make my " garage" warmer?

Johnmelad · 26 Sep 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Sw-nnWWefJY

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Using garage as a living space

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