Garage advice

[l33dwc]

Not sure if this is the right place to discuss, however what is people’s ideas on theses

www.dancovershop.com/uk/products/portable-garages-6.1.aspx

Currently my fiesta is parked in a dry garage 20 mins away. After a house fire we have moved home and now planning the garden. We have space, and double gates, to gain access to the rear of the property. A brick or wooden structure isn’t in our budget as their is other parts that we want to spend more on. Like a 20ft by 8ft of land that is turning into a workshop. So this would purely be to protect and keep from the elements of a exposed property. So what are like to use in general. Do they keep the car dry and stop any condensation from forming.
We are looking at a chipping base with lime stone 20mm chipping. We are considering putting stripes of concrete base down the sides to act as a chord to bolt to. I personally want a more solid structure I.e brick, however I am lucky to have some space for the fiesta at home. Also any other ideas would be great. I have a phot of the car below and will get some pictures of the areas tomorrow.

Many Thanks

[kevins]

I'd be inclined to see If I could squeeze a car port in, a roof to keep the rain off but at least a couple of open sides to let plenty of airflow.

A simple timber frame on 6 fence posts covered with polycarbonate or even poly tunnel plastic would do the job and not cost much.

[gettingold]

I agree with kevins 6 or 8 sturdy fence posts put deep in the ground with post creat ( ? ) and any paneling or sheeting will last much longer be stronger without the worry of it blowing away.

[dodgerover]

You can buy a cheap marquee for £350, the job we are working at had one and for the money you can't fault it, the only issue has been it's a bit exposed to the wind so he has thrown a couple of rachet straps over the top and pegged those down as well.

[l33dwc]

Many thanks for the advice. This is the space I have to play with.


Car ports have been looked at, however we feel that the marquee/temporary garage is the way forward.

[igor]

I like the concept of the tent garage. I've been looking at them off and on for at least fifteen years and thinking they were quite a good idea. The two big issues I can see are resistance to strong winds and the longevity of the fabric cover. The first can be addressed with some sensible engineering and the second comes down to material choice.
Could be advantageous if you're renting too. Not being a permanent structure the landlord is less likely to have an issue with you building/using it since it can be dismantled and taken with you when you move.

[l33dwc]

Aug 8, 2020 1:17:25 GMT igor said:

I like the concept of the tent garage. I've been looking at them off and on for at least fifteen years and thinking they were quite a good idea. The two big issues I can see are resistance to strong winds and the longevity of the fabric cover. The first can be addressed with some sensible engineering and the second comes down to material choice.
Could be advantageous if you're renting too. Not being a permanent structure the landlord is less likely to have an issue with you building/using it since it can be dismantled and taken with you when you move.

The temp garage I am looking at costs about £300 to £400. If it lasts 2 to 3 years, then needs replacing, so be it. I am paying £60 a month for a standard size garage at present. So there is a cost saving. Wind is a factor as I live in a high spot in North Devon. So it does get windy, though it is low down and had a fence protecting it. If you are renting then this will have a advantage being temp. Short term will be a covered structure, with a view of building a car port or garage.

[glenanderson]

We have one. Or at least, my father-in-law has one.

Pros:

Cheap. Quick to erect. Robust for what it is. Has withstood all the weather we’ve had over the last five or six years. Comes with four really long rebar pegs to anchor it. No planning needed.

Cons:

You do get condensation if you close the vents. Canvas needed replacement after about four years - mainly because of chafing against the frame, so we got a load of that lagging you see on scaffolding to protect the the replacement; time will tell as to how long it lasts. Black as a witch’s heart inside - no amount of light seems to actually illuminate anything and it’s near impossible to work in it. Looks hideous. Not at all secure. Bit of a faff to open and close the doors with Velcro and buckles.

If you regard them as a temporary solution I think they’re worth considering, but long term then I’d say not.

[brc76]

I had a harbor freight tent garage as a temporary measure. It served the purpose for 2 years, but was clearly going to be only fit for scrap after the first winter, and had no chance of surviving a 3rd.

Strong winds also caused a few problems, including ripping the restraining chains straight off the anchor points.

I am also in the camp of a few timber posts and poly or similar roof to keep straight weather off the car, but open to airflow. It also gives you the possibility of closing it in at a later date as materials become available.

[glenanderson]

Our one looks like this.

[glenanderson]

[igor]

Does it get very hot inside with the dark coloured cover? The ones I've seen here in New Zealand have predominantly been white for that reason.

[glenanderson]

Aug 10, 2020 19:09:46 GMT igor said:

Does it get very hot inside with the dark coloured cover? The ones I've seen here in New Zealand have predominantly been white for that reason.

Yes. Very. 

I wanted to build a proper garage, but the FiL baulked at the cost. It’s his car that’s in there, so it doesn’t really bother me. As/when he packs in driving the tent will be high on the list for getting shot of. I certainly won’t be putting any of my kit in there.