Portable garages and carports come in a number of shapes, including flat, peaked, and rounded roof structures. How does the set up for these structures vary? All start out with a metal frame, usually galvanized steel, but the frames for each type vary in terms of how the metal parts are attached together. While each type of roof for a portable garage has its benefits, a peaked roof is often best for outdoor locations with average snowfall, while a rounded roof portable shelter is best for locations with higher than average snowfall, as the snow tends to roll off the polyethylene surface.
For an example of how to set up a rounded roof portable garage, Shelters of America has a video of them setting up a rounded roof portable garage structure at the Big E, a two week-long festival in western Massachusetts:
As seen in this video, the rounded roof portable garage consists of a rounded frame, much like a tunnel, for the front, back, and middle of the structure. These rounded pieces are attached together with horizontal beams at significant locations along the curved metal parts. Once all parts are screwed together, as the video doesn’t show, the canopy is applied to the frame with bungee cords. In the case of this canopy, the polyethylene tarp attached to the metal frame isn’t just a roof but, instead, a roof and walls. For protection in the front and back of the portable garage, walls can be attached, with a roll up or zipper door at the front of the tent.
A similar rounded roof portable garage can be found on Shelters of America’s website. With three options for portable garages, what is this type of shelter used for? As seen in the previous post, a rounded roof portable garage can be an RV canopy, while smaller models, such as the one featured in this video, can hold a car, a boat, or various materials needing storage. While this style and the peaked roof portable garage model protect equally well, a rounded roof portable garage doesn’t need additional side walls and is designed to prevent snow or water from accumulating on its surface.
