A portable storage building is durable enough to handle a wide range of weather conditions, and it’s much more affordable than building a permanent garage. With proper setup and maintenance, a portable garage can last for years. Here are some tips to guide you.

Choose the Right Location

Think carefully about where to put up your portable garage. You need to choose a site that’s level, or one that you can make level without too much trouble. Be sure that there aren’t any tree roots, large rocks, or other things that could get in the way.

Your portable shelter needs to be in a location where it will be easily accessible. If you’re planning to use it to store a vehicle, make sure that you’ll have enough space to get your car or truck in and out without too much trouble. If you want to store a large vehicle, such as an RV, in a portable shelter, find a location where you’ll be able to drive the vehicle in one door and out the other.

Anchor the Portable Garage

A portable shelter has a durable steel frame and cover, but it’s still vulnerable to wind damage. Your storage building will have to be securely anchored to the ground. Shelters of America sells auger anchor kits that can be used on dirt, sand, loose soil, grass, and gravel. We also offer hook anchor assemblies that work well on asphalt and ground with rocks or tree roots.

Ventilate the Portable Garage

Moisture buildup can damage your storage building, as well as the vehicle, tools, or equipment that you keep inside it. Proper ventilation is critical.

When the weather permits, you can open the doors to let air circulate. You can also install a ventilation kit in your storage building’s front and back panels. It has a heat-sensitive spring that automatically opens and closes the vents as the temperature changes. In addition, the vents have screen mesh to keep insects and debris out.

Clean and Organize Your Garage

Dirt, dust, leaves, insects, and rodents can get into your portable garage if you leave the doors open. To prevent damage to the structure and your belongings, you’ll have to clean on a regular basis.

From time to time, it’s a good idea to remove everything from the shelter, get rid of anything you no longer need, and sweep the floor. That will also give you an opportunity to find and address any problems. Once you’re done, put the tools and equipment that you use back into the shelter in an organized way so you’ll be able to easily find what you need.

Order a Portable Garage

A portable shelter is easy to set up and maintain. Shelters of America sells storage buildings in a variety of sizes, as well as accessories that can keep a shelter firmly anchored to the ground and protect it from moisture. Order a portable garage and accessories today.