Joe Meringolo in HOMES & GARDENS

Joe Meringolo, Founder & Principal at JSM Project Management adds it is always a good idea to consider site-specific conditions in any home improvement project.

He says, 'Whether you live in an area that is colder, hotter, more humid, loud, you should consider the local conditions of the products and quantities you choose. If your teenager wants to host band practice in the garage, the acoustical dampening properties of Rockwool's Safe and Sound product will provide considerable sound absorption benefits.’

If the space isn’t going to be used on a regular basis or as a living space, then you only need to have basic temperature control.

To achieve this, Meringolo says, ‘Pink fiberglass insulation, such as Owens Corning R-13 Kraft Faced Fiberglass Roll Insulation (available from Lowes), AKA Pink Panther, is suitable.’

Alongside these benefits there is consideration for those who are going to use as Meringolo shares, ‘Health and safety of the inhabitants should be a top consideration. Thus, insulating the space above a garage is essential if you are conditioning the space for inhabitants.’

Also consider how to insulates pipes in your garage or above to help stop them bursting in inclemental weather.

He adds, ‘You definitely want to create a protective barrier from chemicals, fuels and vehicles stored and used in the garage space below. If there are flammable materials, dangerous vapors, or other hazardous materials in the garage, then make sure you use the appropriate products that are fire resistant, breathable, or encapsulating in some cases.’