Garage Door Insulation Panels — Australian Made

Purpose-made for sectional and tilt doors, with independently verified installed-assembly R-values: R1.43 winter / R1.39 summer — backed by an engineering report.

SUNNY 28°C AUTUMN AFTERNOON

44.7°C uninsulated | 30.8°C with ThermaDoor installed

13.9°C COOLER DOOR SURFACE

Australia's Only Purpose-Made Garage Door Insulation

Est. 2012

Australia's Original System

Verified R-Values

R1.43 Winter / R1.39 Summer

Australian Made logo — Licence 7177

Australian Made

Licence 7177

Lightweight

About 7kg - Double Door

Composite Technology

Purpose Built for Garage Doors

15 Year Warranty

Complete ThermaDoor Panel System

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Why Insulate Your Garage Door?

Garage door insulation helps reduce heat transfer through one of the largest uninsulated surfaces in many Australian homes. In summer, a bare steel garage door can radiate heat into the garage and adjoining rooms; in winter, it can contribute to a colder, less usable garage.

ThermaDoor garage door insulation panels are Australian Made and purpose-built for sectional and tilt garage doors. The composite system is engineered for the complete installed door assembly, with independently verified R1.43 winter / R1.39 summer values backed by an engineering report.

Before and after surface temperature readings of a garage door with and without ThermaDoor insulation

Garage Door Insulation Benefits for Your Home

A More Comfortable Garage

ThermaDoor helps reduce heat transfer through your garage door in summer and winter, making the garage more comfortable to use throughout the year.

Less Heat Into Adjoining Rooms

Adding thermal resistance to the garage door helps reduce the heat and cold that can affect rooms beside or above the garage.

Protect What You Store

More stable garage conditions help protect tools, paint, sports equipment, electronics and vehicles from extreme temperature swings.

Quieter, More Usable Space

The 35mm EPS core helps dampen sound through the door, making the garage better suited to work, hobbies and family use.

Transform Your Garage into a Year-Round Usable Space

Home Gyms

Train comfortably year-round - no more sweltering summers or chilly winters.

Home Offices

Quieter, more stable temperatures for better focus and lower energy bills.

Man Caves

A retreat that stays cool in summer and warm in winter for real downtime.

Hobby Studios

Consistent conditions that protect materials and make projects more enjoyable.

Playrooms

A safer, more comfortable space for play - fewer drafts and hot/cold spots.

Pet Rooms

A calmer climate for pets, reducing heat stress in summer and chills in winter.

Looking for inspiration? Read our blog on how to transform your garage into a usable space year-round.

What Makes ThermaDoor Garage Door Insulation Different

Together, these three components form a true composite insulation system — the only one purpose-made for a garage door in Australia.

High-Density EPS Core

35mm EPS core provides the primary thermal resistance in the ThermaDoor composite panel.

Flame-retardant, construction-grade expanded polystyrene foam is the primary insulator in every ThermaDoor panel. It slows conducted heat transfer through the door, keeping your garage significantly cooler in summer and warmer in winter. As the primary insulator in the composite system, it works with the laminated Sisalation foil backing and engineered air cavity to deliver the verified installed-assembly R-value.

Sisalation Foil Backing

Laminated Sisalation foil reflects radiant heat across ThermaDoor’s engineered internal air cavity.

Laminated to the rear of each panel, construction-grade Sisalation foil forms the reflective layer in the ThermaDoor composite system. Its low-emissivity surface works across the engineered internal air cavity, maintained by purpose-made foam packers. The foil also functions as a Class 2 vapour barrier and achieves Group 1 fire performance classification — it’s the same foil used to wrap Australian homes.

UV-Stable Vinyl Facing

UV-stable laminated vinyl facing helps protect the EPS core and lamination bond, maintaining a clean, durable interior finish.

The composite system only performs if the materials stay intact. This durable, flame retardant, vinyl facing protects the EPS core and lamination bond from Australia’s harsh climate, resisting fading, cracking and weathering year after year. The result is a clean, professional finish that holds its appearance and structural integrity for the life of the door.

Why Lamination Matters

ThermaDoor panels are factory laminated so the EPS core, UV-stable vinyl face and Sisalation foil backing form one stable composite panel. The layers are designed to move together with the garage door, without loose materials shifting or separating.

Three Layers. One Garage Door Insulation System

Exploded diagram of ThermaDoor garage door insulation panel showing UV-Stable Laminated Vinyl Facing, High-Density EPS Core, and Laminated Sisalation Foil Backing

Registered Australian Design. Protected under the Designs Act 2003 (Cth). Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

Allows the natural movement of your garage door.

Won’t break during installation

To understand how garage door insulation works and what to look for, read our garage door insulation guide before you buy.

Built for a Moving Garage Door

Built to Last

A 35mm flame-retardant polystyrene core with a durable vinyl face. Handles the daily movement of a garage door — no sagging, no crumbling, no falling apart.

15 Year Warranty

Every ThermaDoor panel is backed by a 15-year product warranty, covering the EPS core, laminated vinyl facing and Sisalation foil backing. Clear product cover for the original purchaser, subject to the warranty terms.

Fire Resistant

Made with a flame-retardant polystyrene core. Self-extinguishes on contact with flame in accordance with Australian standards for flammability testing.

Lightweight Design

Adds around 7kg to a standard double door. Spring tension is easily adjusted — no structural concerns, no door damage.

Make your garage a more comfortable space all year round.

Get exact DIY pricing online or find professional installation near you.

DIY kits ship Australia-wide · Professional installation available through authorised distributors

Verified Garage Door Insulation R-Values

Calculated on the Complete Installed Door – Not Just the Insulation Material

Steel hinges, frames and panel joins conduct heat. This is called thermal bridging, and it is why an insulation-panel R-value alone does not show how a complete garage door performs.
 
ThermaDoor’s R-values are independently calculated for the complete installed garage door assembly—not just the insulation material—to AS/NZS 4859.1 and AS/NZS 4859.2:2018.
 
R1.43 (winter) / R1.39 (summer)
 
Prepared by a qualified thermal engineer, the report accounts for the complete installed door assembly—including the steel door, hinges, EPS core, foil radiant barrier and engineered air cavity.
 
Always ask to see the independent engineering report before comparing garage door insulation.
 
Thermal Bridging Through Steel Garage Door Hardware — FLIR Thermal Image

Surface temperature readings: 37.6°C at the steel hinge (thermal bridge) / 32.6°C at the ThermaDoor panel

What you are seeing: Blue areas show ThermaDoor panels reducing radiant heat transfer; red and orange show heat conducted through steel hinges and panel joins. This is thermal bridging—which is why ThermaDoor’s R-values are calculated for the complete installed door assembly.

Garage Door Insulation for New Homes and Renovations

Now is the ideal time to include high-performance garage door insulation in your plans.
 
ThermaDoor carries independently verified dual-season R-values: R1.43 (winter) / R1.39 (summer), calculated to AS/NZS 4859.2:2018. These are total assembly R-values — the verified figures your energy assessor inputs directly into NatHERS modelling software to help meet the 7-star energy rating requirement under NCC – especially when margins are tight.
 
Independent modelling on a standard Brisbane home showed ThermaDoor improved the NatHERS rating from 6.8 to 7.2 stars. When margins are tight and every design decision counts, a single low-cost upgrade that delivers a measurable star rating improvement is worth specifying early. Talk to your architect or builder about including ThermaDoor from day one.
ThermaDoor Dual-Season R-Value Badge — Verified Winter R1.43 Summer R1.39 to AS/NZS 4859.2

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“I’ve been in the garage door industry for 30 years and the ThermaDoor product is the best I’ve seen. The workmanship and quality of the product is excellent, and I have recommended them to many, many people during my time.”

— Ashley, Garage Door Technician

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

See why tens of thousands of Australian homeowners choose the only purpose-built garage door insulation made in Australia.

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I originally planned to do a DIY installation using the insulation kit, but I'm really glad I decided to have it professionally installed. The installation looks fantastic and was well worth the price. The installer was quick, professional and took the time to make sure the garage door spring was properly balanced after the insulation was fitted. Very happy with the result and would definitely recommend them.
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Amazing product! Gives fantastic results from such an easy installation system. Has made a massive difference to our garage temperatures. The vinyl interior surface gives a classy look. Support from Karen and Peter is great also. Highly recommend!!!
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We purchased a DIY kit for our garage door to cool it down before installing a solar battery. We are really impressed with the results and have noticed a significant difference in the temperature since adding the insulation. Very glad we did it!
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Thermadoor's garage door insulation is the best. I have tried others and they dont even come close. Thermadoor is easy to install and the panel looks great. It looks very professional and not like an after thought. I cannot recommend this product enpugh. You will not be disappointed if you choose to go with Thermadoor insulation. Photos to come
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I cannot speak highly enough of ThermaDoor and the product they have created. It is quite simply second to none. We had ThermaDoor installed on our new 16 panel, fully west facing garage door, and the result has exceeded anything I could have hoped for. The temperature in the space has now dropped by at least 20 degrees, which has completely transformed how we can use it. Our garage is not just a garage , it’s “the Cave” for my son, who is an NDIS participant, and his support team. We had already invested in an epoxy floor and replastering the space, but despite that, the heat made it almost unusable. Since installing ThermaDoor, it has become a comfortable, functional, and genuinely enjoyable environment. It has opened up a whole new level of independence and capacity building for my son and his team. The product itself looks premium, fits beautifully, and has made the space noticeably quieter as well , something I didn’t expect but absolutely love. Another positive for me is that the core product Is aesthetically pleasing with a beautiful vinyl panelling covering that finishes the door to a higher standard, Another 5 ⭐️ stand out of a quality solution. And then there is the service. Peter and Karen were nothing short of exceptional — knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us achieve the best outcome for our son to make his space a home away from home! This has been one of the most impactful upgrades we’ve made to our home, and I know it will carry us just as beautifully through winter as it has through summer. I am so grateful, thank you for helping us create a space that truly supports my son’s world and capacity building Deb4Sammy Mountain Creek
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Everything about ThermaDoor was fantastic. Easy online ordering, fast interstate delivery and DIY installation was straight forward and a breeze. I would recommend the business and the product.
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Our garage was very hot and a suggestion from a friend meant that we contact Thermadoor. From the initial contact to the completion, the company was very professional. The product is very good and I would definitely get their team to install. Today Don arrived on time and got the job done very quickly. The addition of the door seals was a good decision as they remove any dust and breeze that used to come through the sides and top. The door closer mechanism was modified to close with the extra panels and it is much quieter. I would recommend this company for the great job at a very reasonable price.
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Short review: Garage temps have dropped 4c to 6c since installation and so glad we installed the ThermaDoor panels. Long review: We built a new house in 2023/2024 and the garage door gets full western sun every afternoon plus we also have side glass doors on the garage for side access so it also gets lots of sun and heat. I made sure to take note of our garage temps before installation and noticed immediately after installation the temp dropped 4c to 6c in summer and in winter its not as cold and I also noticed the noise is less, so straight away money well spent. The garage just feels more comfortable on very hot days and you really notice the difference when you open the garage door and walk out into the front yard. The install guys were really nice and local for us (Sydney) and after panel installation they also serviced our garage door to make sure everything was OK and I appreciated their extra care and clean up afterwards. Installation didnt take long and the garage door looks great, you wouldnt know it was there unless I pointed it out to you. Well worth the investment in insulating our garage door and Ive recommended them quite a few times since. Edit. We installed the Premium panels
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Karen and the crew were fantastic to deal with from start to finish. The product is amazing and has decreased the temperature in our garage by 10-15 degrees C and also decreased the temp in our house. It was super easy to self instal. Massive thumbs up!
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Custom Garage Door Insulation Solutions

Have a custom or specialty garage door? We’ve got you covered. Whether it’s a tilt door, RV garage door, airplane hangar door or even acrylic panel doors, ThermaDoor can provide the right insulation solution. 

We specialise in tailored garage door insulation for non-standard and oversized openings. Contact us today to discuss your unique door and get expert advice on the best insulation fit.

BUYER’S CHECKLIST

What to Check Before Buying Garage Door Insulation

Choosing garage door insulation is about more than selecting a material. A well-designed system should support thermal performance, door operation and clear documentation.
 
ThermaDoor was developed by a licensed builder with more than 45 years’ construction industry experience. Our free checklist helps homeowners, builders and trade professionals compare garage door insulation products using the questions that matter.
ThermaDoor garage door insulation buyer's checklist - 5 questions every buyer should ask about garage door insulation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ThermaDoor the same as wall or ceiling insulation?

No. ThermaDoor is engineered specifically for garage doors — not repurposed wall batts, PIR foam, or foil wraps. Most products sold as garage door insulation are generic building materials adapted to a use they were never designed for. ThermaDoor is purpose-built for the daily movement, weight tolerances, and thermal demands of a sectional or tilt garage door system.

ThermaDoor delivers independently calculated R-values of R1.43 (winter) and R1.39 (summer) for the complete installed door assembly — not just the raw material. These values are calculated by a qualified thermal engineer to AS/NZS 4859.1 & 2:2018, the same standard used for NCC and NatHERS compliance.

No. Each panel is factory heat-laminated under pressure — the EPS core, vinyl facing, and Sisalation foil backing are fused into a single rigid unit. There is no glue to fail, no layers to shift, and no assembly required at home. The panels move with the door as one piece for the life of the door.

No. A full 16-panel kit adds approximately 7kg to the door — well within the tolerance of any standard garage door motor and spring system. The panels are specifically engineered to be lightweight, avoiding additional strain on springs, hinges, or motors.

Yes. DIY installation on a standard 16-panel sectional door takes approximately 2–3 hours with basic hand tools. No drilling, no glue, no trade skills required. Full step-by-step video guides are included with every kit.

Yes. ThermaDoor panels are available in sizes compatible with both sectional and tilt garage doors. Contact us to confirm the correct kit for your door type and dimensions.

Yes. The 35mm high-density EPS core significantly dampens acoustic transfer through the door, reducing street noise, wind noise, and the vibration of the metal door panels — particularly beneficial if you use your garage as a home gym, office, or studio.

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Videos & Guides

Below is our step by step video guide on how to insulate your garage door with ThermaDoor Garage Door Insulation – Australia’s original, purpose made garage door insulation.

How to measure your ThermaDoor Garage Door Insulation panels

How to cut your ThermaDoor Garage Door Insulation panels

How to determine ThermaDoor Foam packers required

How to fit your ThermaDoor Garage Door Insulation panels

Tools Required for Installing ThermaDoor Garage Door Insulation

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DIY Kit Pricing Guide

The prices below are a guide only. For your exact price including freight to your door, grab a tape measure and use our shop — it takes two minutes, no account needed, and you’ll know exactly what you’re up for before you commit to a thing.

Door Size Panels Price (from)
Single Door8 panelsFrom $330
Single Door (Large)10 panelsFrom $380
Double Door16 panelsFrom $660
Double Door (Large)20 panelsFrom $760

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