| Portable garages are becoming an increasingly popular | | | | range from either galvanized or powder coated. As a |
| value based storage alternative for cars, RV's, boats, | | | | general rule, the galvanized products resist corrosion |
| trucks and more. The uses of these structures are | | | | more effectively. The pipe gauge of the frame is |
| endless, however, each prospective buyer must first | | | | very important for rigidity and durability. The lower |
| understand his storage needs and the different types | | | | the gauge of the steel tubing, the thicker the |
| of garage products available. | | | | material which generally result in increased durability. |
| One of the most important garage features to grasp | | | | Portable garages come in different sizes and shapes. |
| is the characteristics of the cover. Most | | | | Garage sizes generally start a 8' wide and go as high |
| manufacturers use a material called polyethylene. The | | | | a 30' wide. The smaller 8' - 10' wide garages can be |
| thickness of the polyethylene is extremely important. | | | | as long as 20'. Wider buildings can be up to 50' in |
| The thickness of the cover is most often stated in | | | | length. As a consumer, it is important to understand |
| oz/square yard (or oz/square meter). Typically, the | | | | your storage needs. As general rule, "you always |
| more mass or weight per square yard, the higher the | | | | need more storage space than you think". A majority |
| quality. Some manufacturers use very thin materials | | | | of portable garage products are available in round or |
| which generally result in reduced life expectancy. The | | | | house style (also called peak or gable). The round |
| life expectancy of a polyethylene can range from | | | | style garages typically are better for moisture "roll |
| 3-25 years, depending on environment, care of the | | | | off" but may have less door width opening. The |
| owner, and cover thickness. Some manufacturers | | | | consumer must also understand the size & |
| warranty covers up to 15 years while some | | | | shape of the contents to be stored and obtain a |
| manufacturers warranty to just 1 year. Warranties | | | | garage with the proper door opening so the contents |
| are typically an excellent criteria for judging how long | | | | can be stored properly. |
| a cover will last. | | | | A portable garage can be used to store a thousands |
| Frame construction is another key feature to | | | | of items, however, consumers must understand the |
| understand when choosing portable garages. Frames | | | | different options and judge these products in |
| are typically round steel tubing with a corrosion | | | | conjunction with their portable storage needs. |
| resistant coating. Corrosion resistant coatings can | | | | |