Residents of Alberta should technically and theoretically be enjoying the fall season, but recent snowfall suggests otherwise. The weather is so unpredictable that it is hard to prepare for it beforehand. You might have ankle-deep snow one day and bright sunshine the next. While this weather is really charming, the drastically changing temperatures can be a challenge for your portable garages and sheds.
Although these portable buildings boast immense versatility, durability, longevity, and spaciousness, these benefits will not last long if you do not take good care of them. Even if your portable garage is made from the best materials sourced from the most reliable suppliers and crafted in the hands of the unrivalled shed and garage builders, it needs adequate maintenance and protection from the elements.
For residents of Edmonton, the most challenging times of the year in this regard are the wet season in July and the snowy period that starts in October and lasts for around seven months. While the wet season poses leak risks and damages resulting from these leaks, the winter months are hard on portable garages due to freeze and thaw cycles and the accumulation of snow.
While the weather unpredictability is not good for your portable garage, the drastically dropping temperatures are equally hazardous for your mechanical sweetheart parked within the garage. Undeniably, portable garages are a great parking option for average individuals thanks to their sturdiness and cost-effectiveness. They are no less than a permanent structure standing in the front yard of your neighbour.
But to enjoy these perks, you need to give your garage the attention it deserves in winter.
Accordingly, this blog post will provide you with some tips on how to prepare your portable garage for winter, so that both the garage and your car are not affected by external or internal elements.
What Determines A Portable Garage’s Survival In Winter?
Before we delve deeper into the tips, you must understand that these tips are a secondary defence line. The primary line of defence is a combination of the following:
- Your garage builder’s reliability
- The material quality and type used for the garage’s construction
- The installation team’s expertise
- The right foundation
If the above conditions are not fulfilled, the chances that your portable garage will successfully thrive through winter with the help of the following tips are quite slim. If a garage is not installed correctly, it will degrade no matter how hard you try to save it.
Thus, if you’re contemplating the installation of a new portable garage, ensure that you source it from a reliable garage and shed builder. Stahl Strutures provides an incomparable 10-year warranty on all its buildings to assure you of the excellence and superiority of its products. If you want to save your financial resources, book your order now to obtain a flat 10% off on all our buildings.
Winter Preparation Tips
Canadian winters are famous for their accompanying wild snowstorms and winds. From the latter, we can safely deduce that the main concerns in winter will be:
- Roof damage due to snow loads
- Material damage in the form of mould and mildew resulting from molten snow
- Loss of strength and withstanding power due to wind pressure
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Therefore, the tips provided herein specifically address the aforementioned issues.
Confirm That The Portable Garage’s Anchors Are Securely Entrenched To The Ground
Even though portable buildings flaunt undisputed sturdiness and structural integrity, you can’t disregard the fact that the preceding perk only applies if the building is appropriately installed and held to the ground. If the garage’s legs are not properly rooted to the ground, the strong wild winter wind will uproot it, resulting in severe damage to the garage and your car.
Carry Out Regular Inspections For Gaps And Cracks
To prevent water from seeping into your garage, you must regularly inspect it for holes or cracks. If any such damage becomes apparent, quickly attend to it before it develops into a major inconvenience. This water from ice is the major culprit behind the degradation caused by rust, corrosion, and mould.
Regularly Remove The Snow from The Portable Garage’s Roof
Although garages sourced from a reliable supplier boast solid roofs, persistently putting them under loads of snow may result in bending and even leaks. For this reason, you must regularly remove the snow from your garage’s roof.
Do Not Use Sharp Objects For Snow Removal
Sharp objects like shovels and rakes do more harm than good to your portable garage. Thus, always use a broom with a long stick to remove the snow. Never use a pointed or sharp object for this task to avoid accidental roof chopping.
Maintain The Internal Temperature
Extremely low temperatures are harmful to vehicles parked in a portable garage. Hence, you must also take reasonable steps to keep the temperature from falling too low. You can achieve this by using appropriate insulation techniques. Weatherstrip your garage’s windows and doors and ascertain that the seals around them are sufficient. However, make provisions for ventilation too.
About Stahl Strutures
Flexibility in size and customization are not prevalent in portable buildings. However, Stahl Strutures goes against the norms and provides ample opportunities to have your portable sheds, garages, and cabins specifically designed and tailored to your unique needs. Contact us now to learn more.