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Portable garages and carports are often associated with seasonal vehicles for winter storage. Storage, on the other hand, encompasses more than vehicles, particularly for small homes or properties without garages. Although certain items like deck chairs and tables or lawnmowers may spend the warmer weather outdoors, they can become damaged in the winter. The cold may cause the plastic to crack or the metal to rust. In order to get the most use out of these items, invest in a portable storage building.

Storage buildings, or sheds, encompass portable garages and carports. No matter the name of the structure, however, a portable storage building has a standard design: a steel frame and a polyethylene cover. For the purpose of winter storage, find a shelter with a galvanized steel frame (powder-coated will not last as long) with a fully-enclosed design. Essentially, polyethylene should cover the top and all sides of a portable storage building.

In terms of protection, portable storage buildings are economical. The galvanized steel frame can hold up to winds and snow and last outdoors for several years, while the polyethylene is treated to be waterproof, UV resistant, rot proof, and mildew resistant. As a result, the cover keeps all water and sun away from your items and prevents dry rot and mildew from forming inside.

For a portable storage building to be fully protective, it must be installed into the ground. Anchor kits are a temporary solution, but the ends of the frame can be set in concrete into the ground. No matter the method used, the structure will hold strong against the elements.

Different sizes and shapes are available for portable storage buildings, so how do you know which one is for you? Measure the amount of space you will need in cubic inches, and then find a structure that is slightly larger. If your area experiences heavy snowfall, consider a rounded shelter rather a peaked or barn-shaped model.