How Could You Turn Your Garage into a Playroom?

An employee of Garage had the idea and imagination to turn her garage into a playroom for her children and the result is breathtaking. Already having a 2-year-old boy and with the imminent arrival of a little girl, this piece proved to be very practical for the couple and very entertaining for their son who spends hours playing it. His garage is unrecognizable!

We asked her a few questions about her project and found out how she went about it. Take inspiration from his idea and let your imagination go!

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Q: Why install a games room in a garage?

A: We can understand your reluctance. The garage is known for being the dusty place where we store big boxes and gardening tools, so why put a playroom in a garage? Your garage is one of the largest rooms in your home. You may not be able to see it right now because of the vehicles parked there and the boxes that are clogging it up, but if you did a major cleaning session, you would do it! In addition, the garage is usually close enough to the living space to maintain adequate supervision and it is possible to stay warm throughout the winter with equality garage door!

This employee wanted a place where her son could play with his toys, play soccer or hockey; a room where she could keep an eye on him, but also where he could play all year, even during the long winter months.

Q: Will my garage be warm enough, even during the whole winter?

A: If your garage door is of good quality, you should have no problem maintaining a comfortable temperature. His garage door is a Cambridge. This model offers R-16 thermal resistance; which means that the insulation is of a superior quality. If you realize that your garage door lets cold air in during the winter, you can buy small heating systems.

Q: Can your children reach the garage opening button?

R: No In the case of this project, the parents thought to unplug the garage door opener to prevent any potential accident related to the garage door. The button is still on the wall, but if a child touches it intentionally or accidentally, nothing happens.

Q: What kind of paint should I use on concrete walls?

A: In this case, Behr premium Concrete & Garage Floor paint (Behr premium for concrete and garage floor) was used. There are other brands offering similar products that can be just as effective. Visit your local hardware store to compare your options.

Q: Where can I get all those stickers and rugs that we see in the photos?

A: Storage space: They will optimize the space and are available at Wal-Mart, Ikea and many other stores of this kind. They are easy to assemble and very practical!

Puzzle Mattresses: The ones in the photo come from Wal-Mart, but you can try to find them at Toys R Us, The Home Depot, and Canadian Tire or even online at Amazon. These mattresses are perfect. Their installation is simple; they are very practical and comfortable for your children.

Wall Stickers: From trucks to trains, from wild animals to flowers and trees, these wall decals are available in countless options. This employee has found hers at Desires. You will certainly find, through the panoply of choices available, those that will create the desired atmosphere for your playroom. Be creative and use your imagination at full speed to create a completely magical piece. They are extremely easy to apply to walls and you can reuse them as many times as you want!

We hope this article has sparked a spark of creativity in you! Share it with your friends and family and see what they think! You may find yourself brainstorming with them very soon to find new ideas for the game room!

The insulation factor "R" of the Garage Doors

When it comes time to shop a new garage door, we often hear about the factor "R" in reference to the insulation of the latter. What is the "R" isolation factor and what is its role precisely? What should I consider when choosing my next garage door?

The factor "R"

The factor "R" refers to the calculation (imperial measurement) which represents the thermal resistance of a material available in the construction market. Specifically, this factor measures the level of thermal conductivity (hot / cold) that flows through the wall. In this sense, the higher an "R" factor , the greater the performance of any material or amalgam of insulating materials.

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Types of insulation on the market

The two types of insulation found most often on the market are polyurethane and polystyrene . Polyurethane offers better thermal resistance than polystyrene. Also, polyurethane offers better flexural strength, which gives it greater strength. Many items contain polyurethane, such as residential entry doors and car bumpers.

As for polystyrene, it is found in sandwich-type garage doors, that is doors with three layers: a layer of steel; one layer of insulation and another layer of steel. There are also doors on the market with only one layer of steel; the polystyrene panel is then attached to the back of the door.

It's not just insulation ...

If the garage door is not equipped with a proper weather stripping system and is equipped with thermal bridges (eg. The outer layer of the door is in contact with the inner layer), even with the best insulation available on the market, the ambient temperature inside the garage will be far from optimal. Check whether the weather-stripping between the sections, especially that of the external frame, remains flexible even in very cold temperatures.

What "R" factor should I charge for my garage door?

·         Is your garage detached from the house?

·         If the garage is detached from the house, is the garage isolated?

·         If yes, prefer a door whose factor will be beyond R-10, especially if you have a backup heater.

·         Otherwise, a door not insulated or having a factor of R-6 will be amply sufficient.

If the garage is attached to the house, be aware that the majority of garages are well insulated, especially if a room is above it. In this case, go to a door with a factor of R-16 and examine its cold tightness.

Will I still need to heat my garage with an R-16 door?

The answer will vary depending on the region where you live. If the average temperature in your area is usually below zero, you will still need to heat up your garage a little bit. Of course, if your garage serves as a workshop or playroom for children, you will need to ensure a comfortable room temperature.

Also, when you park your car inside your garage, the engine of the garage will keep the garage temperature above 0 ° C (32 ° F). If the garage is attached to the house, whenever the door of the house leading garage is open, there is heat transfer.

If, on the contrary if you live in an area where the climate is hot and humid, the garage door with an R-16 factor will keep you away from the heat and humidity and save you a lot of air conditioning costs, at least at home.