What's included with every insulated garage door installation
- Insulated steel door (R-6 to R-18 options)
- HVHZ-rated construction (Miami-Dade / Broward approved)
- Foam-core or polyurethane fill options
- Installation with full hardware set
- Opener compatibility check
- 1-year labor warranty
Why insulation matters more in South Florida
A non-insulated single-skin steel garage door surface can hit 160°F in direct South Florida sun. That heat radiates into your garage and then into any room adjacent to it — including bedrooms and living rooms over attached garages. An insulated door cuts that heat transfer by 50-70% depending on the R-value you choose.
R-value guide for South Florida
R-6 (polystyrene insert): Two-layer door with a single foam panel glued between the skins. Entry-level. Good for detached garages where heat gain does not reach living space. R-9 to R-13 (polystyrene with thermal break): Three-layer construction, more effective. Right choice for attached garages. R-18 (injected polyurethane): Foam is pressure-injected into the door cavity, bonding to both skins and eliminating air gaps. Best insulation. Noticeably quieter. Best choice for conditioned space or home gym over garage.
HVHZ compliance in Broward and Miami-Dade
The High Velocity Hurricane Zone covers all of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Any new garage door install here must use a door rated for wind pressure per Florida Building Code Section 1609. Our insulated doors carry Miami-Dade or Broward NOA (Notice of Acceptance) and come with the required documentation for permit filing if needed.
How this differs from a standard door replacement
A standard new-door install can use non-insulated single-skin steel. This page is for homeowners who want the energy performance, noise reduction, and interior comfort of a foam-core door. If you just want any code-compliant door at the lowest price point, see our new garage door installation page. If energy efficiency, heat reduction, and noise are the priority — an insulated door is the upgrade that pays for itself over time.
Common problems we fix
Garage too hot
Non-insulated door surfaces hit 160 degrees F in South Florida sun. Insulation cuts heat transfer 50-70%.
Street noise in garage
Polyurethane foam-core doors reduce sound by 15-20 dB vs single-skin steel.
High AC bill
Heat from an uninsulated garage bleeds into adjacent rooms. An R-13+ door noticeably reduces AC load.
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- R-6 polystyrene entry-level
- R-13 triple-layer mid-range
- R-18 injected polyurethane premium
- HVHZ-rated construction standard
- 1-year labor warranty
