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jinbtown t1_j6iipw7 wrote

what does the current insulation look like? foam board? styrofoam?

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Prophetshark OP t1_j6it0bx wrote

Looks like Styrofoam

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jinbtown t1_j6iw0kt wrote

styrofoam is already insanely light. It's the lightest possible insulation there is for a garage door. It sounds like your springs are incorrect size range for the weight of the garage door, and springs can't be overtightened, they need to be replaced with a proper spring. Do you own a bathroom scale? Disconnect your garage door opener and set the scale under the door and see how much weight is on the door, it should be 8-10 lbs.

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nibbles200 t1_j6jcj9q wrote

If it’s styrofoam we are talking a couple pounds. If that’s going to stress the door and opener then they are garbage. There is a process to insulate non insulated doors, granted it’s no where near as good as a real insulated door, there are kits and it’s a thing.

If the company though holding the warranty hostage over it then reality didn’t really matter but what the service provider wants. I assume they want to sell you something.

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