Will an Outdoor Storage Building Protect My Vehicle from the Weather?

When trying to figure out how you will store your car, tractor, atv etc… one of the most important factors is finding the right outdoor storage that will keep the weather away from your things. Weather conditions can take a toll on just about anything (including that Jeep in the cover photo!), so blocking that weather out should be a top priority.

In this post, we’ll discuss how effective an outdoor storage building could be in terms of keeping the weather out and maintaining the condition of your items.

The Answer is Yes

To make quick work of the title question for this post, the answer is yes – an outdoor storage building will do a great job of protecting your vehicle from the weather conditions in your area. Whether it’s some heavy rain, a few inches of snow, or just some persistent winds, your vehicle will be far safer inside your storage building than it would be when left out in the open. However, it’s also very important to note that the type of cover you choose on your outdoor storage building is critical to the long-term life of the structure. What does that mean? It means that if you live in a high wind area and buy the basic cover, it’s not going to last long in those conditions. Or, if you purchase a basic cover with no snow load rating and you live in a heavy snow area, again the life of your outdoor storage structure will be compromised. We can help with selecting the appropriate cover type for your specific situation.

While vehicles are built to live and work outside, the elements can take a toll as the years go by. For example, if there are trees on your property that drop needles or leaves in the fall, letting those pile up on your vehicle can damage the finish and lead to issues down the line. Or, if you live in an area with powerful summer sun, parking out in the open will allow the sun’s UV rays to pound on the exterior and the paint will quickly fade. To park inside without having to build a full permanent garage, an outdoor storage garage like a ShelterCoat is the way to go. For very hot environments we recommend a more permanent, rigid structure like a carport.

Consider Long-Term Storage Needs

If you are going to keep your vehicle parked in your new portable garage for an extended period, consider taking some other steps to make sure it comes out in good condition when it’s time to hit the road again. For one thing, your tires will be vulnerable to flat spots when parked for months, so think about slightly overinflating them to avoid that potential problem. Also, your battery will slowly drain while sitting in the vehicle, so you may want to take it out and store it somewhere else, utilize a trickle charger if you have access to power nearby, or simply pull the vehicle out of the storage garage from time to time to start it up and recharge the battery.

Plenty of Other Uses

The versatility of an outdoor storage building is one of the many reasons to add one to your property. You don’t have to use it for vehicle parking throughout the year, so you might decide that it can serve as a parking space for a few months while then transitioning to a storage space for the rest of the year. Whatever your needs happen to be, the flexibility delivered by this kind of product will be nice to have on your side.

When the goal is to keep the weather away from whatever you need to store, you’ll need a quality outdoor storage building to get the job done. ShelterCoat fits that bill, and it’s easy to find the right dimensions for your needs when you shop here at Select Sheds. Thank you for stopping by and please get in touch with any specific questions you might have about the optimal outdoor storage solution for your needs. We’re here to help!