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    Jan 13, 2007, 11:19 PM
    Garage Door
    I am in NYS and want to insulate my garage door with 1.5" rigid insulation board. This is a signal door for a double garage. Will the added weight of the board require a change in the torsion spring (this door has one above not 1 on each rail. I am getting conflicted advice from people so I am going to the experts.

    Thank you in advance for your help..
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    Jan 24, 2007, 04:18 PM
    Yes ,the springs will likely need to be adjusted , but it should be easy to do.
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    Jan 24, 2007, 04:57 PM
    Could depend on the door. My old wood and 1/4'' hardboard door weighs a ton and I doubt the foam would make much difference. I would add the foam and try raising the door by hand. If it still works easily and balances at about 2/3 of the way up, leave well enough alone.

    A lot of people have gotten hurt working on garage door springs, but I see no problem if you use your head. I agree it is easy. Are they torsion or the longitudinal? Post back if you want some help.
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    Jan 26, 2007, 05:12 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by pelle
    I am in NYS and want to insulate my garage door with 1.5" rigid insulation board. This is a signal door for a double garage. Will the added weight of the board require a change in the torsion spring (this door has one above not 1 on each rail. I am getting conflicted advice from people so i am going to the experts.

    Thank you in advance for your help..
    What is the size of the door? If it is a 16' door , there should be 2 torsion bar springs attached to the header,if it is a single 9x7 door 1 spring is enough. Kellyw
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