Detached Garage Spray Foam in Monterey, TN

This one in Monterey was a detached garage that just wasn’t holding temperature at all. Not surprising, honestly. Most garages like this aren’t insulated well, if at all. Homeowner mainly wanted it to be usable year-round. Not freezing in the winter, not baking in the summer. Pretty simple goal.

What We Walked Into

Once we got inside, it was about what you’d expect. Open framing, no real insulation doing anything meaningful, and you could feel how easily air was moving through the space. You stand in there for a minute and it’s obvious — whatever temperature it is outside, that’s what it’s going to feel like inside too. No separation at all.

Why This Becomes an Issue

Garages like this don’t need much to become uncomfortable. A little air movement, no insulation, and the temperature swings hit hard. And if someone is using the space for anything like storage, projects, even just parking it starts to matter pretty quickly. It’s not one big problem. It’s just that nothing is stopping outside conditions from coming in.

How We Handled It

For this one, we went with closed cell spray foam. That gives you both insulation and an air seal at the same time, which is exactly what this space needed. We sprayed the walls and roofline so everything was sealed up properly. Once that’s done, the space starts to feel completely different. Not overcomplicated. Just the right material for the job.

How It Went

This one moved along pretty smoothly. Detached garage made access easy, and we were able to get full coverage without working around a bunch of obstacles. Wrapped it up, cleaned up, and left it ready to go.

What Changed

This is one of those jobs where the difference is pretty noticeable. Before, the space basically matched whatever was happening outside. Now it holds temperature. Doesn’t swing the same way. Feels like an actual usable space instead of just a shell.

Around Monterey

We see this a lot around Monterey. Detached garages, workshops, outbuildings — all built solid, just not insulated for comfort. Once people start using them more, that’s when the issue shows up. If you’re trying to make a space like this usable year-round, it usually starts with sealing it up properly. That’s exactly what we focus on with our insulation services in Upper Cumberland.

At Koala Insulation of Upper Cumberland, we’re just making sure spaces like this actually work the way people want them to. If you’ve got a garage or outbuilding that doesn’t feel right, there’s usually a reason. Call us or visit our website for a free estimate.