Older Portable Garage, HACK, Extend it's life by shrink wrapping it

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  • Extend the life of your older portable garage by shrink wrapping it. It's affordable, is a stronger material and will last longer than replacement tarps. It's smooth texture repels rain and snow much better. Also the frame is much tighter with it shrink wrapped and therefore doesn't flap in the wind.
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  • @adriancollis8375
    @adriancollis8375 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello Cathy and Rock I love the simplistic way you present things my wife and I recently moved to The Sudbury are from down Csmbridgr way we bought some property so are learning the ropes thanks sgsin

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind comments, good luck in your new venture!

  • @medicbabe2ID
    @medicbabe2ID ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Slickest idea I've seen. Thanks!

  • @dalegribble60
    @dalegribble60 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You nailed most of the info. My same set up but I got about 5 years out of mine before it started to leak. I'm in Northern Ontario. I cleared the snow off the roof when I could. It's the sun and the wind that really beat it up. I got a good sized tarp on sale from Canadian Tire and covered it for the winter for $18. It's junk but I think it'll last until next winter and at that price I could be doing this for the next 10 years.....but, I really like what you done to yours. Good job!

  • @kimwhitacre7622
    @kimwhitacre7622 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great idea. I have 2 roundtop 12x20 portable garages. Bought both in 2018. Tarps last 1 year due to birds, squirrels and direct sunlight. This is perfect. Im in lower 48 but have a few marinas close. Will start searching today. Thanks

  • @cindybetten7573
    @cindybetten7573 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Ricky, great tip. I’m going to have that done while everything is brand new and then see how long that will last.

  • @percycooper9555
    @percycooper9555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was very interesting video shrink wrapping your portable garage just bought a new one going to look into that thank you very much

  • @howtogetoutofbabylon8978
    @howtogetoutofbabylon8978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant. That stuff is great for quick shelters!!!

  • @slrs3908
    @slrs3908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well done. One of the better videos I have seen.

  • @kevinburgess6112
    @kevinburgess6112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for sharing, nice video

  • @embededfabrication4482
    @embededfabrication4482 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beware of shrink wrap, the difference between welding it and burning a hole is a fraction of a second, the people who apply it have a lot of experience. I tried to teach myself but just ended up wasting a lot of money on it.

  • @bentebbens
    @bentebbens 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much 👍👍

  • @sfajacks96
    @sfajacks96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea!

  • @jackm6307
    @jackm6307 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After reading all these great tips here, why not shrink wrap, then cover the whole thing with cheap metal siding to protect it all....oh...wait a minute?
    But seriousely, great video. Next video I watch is boat shrink-wraping to see if it's diy doable.

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Once I add permanent supplies such as siding, then a permit is required, which then involves an engineer $$$$$$$

  • @blairfright9622
    @blairfright9622 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great idea ,but a Smurf building in my yard I don’t know lol.

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL so true, fortunately ours can't be seen from the road

  • @MySherry10
    @MySherry10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes that helped me alot thank you

  • @mr.peacetheater294
    @mr.peacetheater294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously GREAT. Insulated surely.

  • @SirenaSpades
    @SirenaSpades 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting!

  • @davidlemaire6272
    @davidlemaire6272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With a flat Plywood floor, itd make a nice roomy insulated room

  • @sataan
    @sataan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey great video it's been three years any update on how it's holding out if you could post a pic in the comments that would be great.

  • @theodorevegh6030
    @theodorevegh6030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I saw this last year. LOL - TAV 💘 🇺🇸

  • @LNRRidez
    @LNRRidez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree if you already have this tent/shed doing this would be very beneficial. However as others have stated, if you don't have it already, spend the $700-800 on a prefabbed shed or buy the lumber and build your own. Good tutorial of what you had done tho and thank you for it, I have one that was damaged in a hurricane and this makes sense for me to do, especially sense I'm on the coast and there are boat storage lots EVERYWHERE and I can shop around for the best price.

    • @patrickgregory7920
      @patrickgregory7920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      $7-800 worth of lumber may have built this a year ago..... maybe... certainly not today lol

    • @LNRRidez
      @LNRRidez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patrickgregory7920 no joke, it would cost about 500-1000 now days

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If I did this, it is considered a garage or a permanent structure, and then the local town gets involved, with an engineer, etc etc Nothing but hassles and extra money. This is why we did a "portable" garage.

  • @taddixey5603
    @taddixey5603 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool good video

  • @cwindsorjjj
    @cwindsorjjj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much did it cost? Brilliant idea.

  • @crazycrab8578
    @crazycrab8578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    now that is a good idea,

  • @howtogetoutofbabylon8978
    @howtogetoutofbabylon8978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can buy that stuff and DIY. you just need to get a heat source same thing that they use a weed burner set on though I think would work it may have a diverter but you can build that too diffuser like with multiple Jets I don't remember but I looked that one time and you can do it yourself for sure a lot cheaper

  • @junkcarz4720
    @junkcarz4720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did it cost

  • @alanandmichellerichardson1238
    @alanandmichellerichardson1238 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I skinned mine with metal roof panels. Made a fine metal shed

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Unfortunately as soon as we add any permanent supplies; roofing or sides, it requires a permit from the town, which requires an engineer. $$$$$

  • @unionse7en
    @unionse7en ปีที่แล้ว +1

    btw, thats 20 mil thk (.020 inch), not 2 mil (.002)

  • @starpuss
    @starpuss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just Setting up mine right now. (Just uploaded a video) And Was Thinking about this LOL!
    Nice to see it was already done. Hows it holding up right now?
    I am thinking of putting insulated tarp in between it

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Coming up to two years for ours. A few holes, but my fault, not being careful removing heavy snow. I fixed with patches

    • @BruceLyeg
      @BruceLyeg ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you put the insulated tarp between the layers? I was thinking the same thing

    • @jackm6307
      @jackm6307 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How bout standard insulation between the original cover and the shrink-wrap? Stupid idea? Maybe, maybe not. Very helpful video... who'd a thought?

    • @Supercharged111
      @Supercharged111 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Terrible idea to put insulation between the layers. It would just hold moisture and create other issues. As it is it may hold moisture between the layers, so I'm curious to hear how this works in the longer term in that respect

  • @trashpakker
    @trashpakker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well done. Thank you for sharing but you actually have another very unusual anomaly here. In fact its why I stopped. One year up and you have "0" dislikes. That must be a record.

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      @kyngronin2442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @kyngronin2442
      @kyngronin2442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Westin Jerome thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now.
      Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

    • @kyngronin2442
      @kyngronin2442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @westinjerome9910
      @westinjerome9910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Kyng Ronin glad I could help xD

  • @kodiham7532
    @kodiham7532 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video thanks! Did you get any footage of the actually shrink wrapping process? I'd like to DIY mine.

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately I thought of making a video after they had already wrapped it. Will take one next time they wrap at their marina, but that won't be until the fall.

    • @kodiham7532
      @kodiham7532 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kathy and Rick Got it, thanks!

  • @raythemanroe
    @raythemanroe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    While that looks really cool, why not just buy a $25 harbor freight tarp and cover right from the start when it's new?

    • @toddrhine7648
      @toddrhine7648 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bought many Extreme HD Harbor Freight tarps. They all Frey at the linings and dissolve to paper thin when exposed to direct sunlight/wind! Used them to cover my roof, and tarps were secured down properly. Lasted maybe 2 seasons here in Missouri.

  • @gloriamarquez5365
    @gloriamarquez5365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rebarb hammered down into the ground to hold it four corners used wire to tie them together ...made aswinging door

    • @marshall8898
      @marshall8898 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you make swinging door

    • @jackm6307
      @jackm6307 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How long was the rebar and exactly how did you plant them? Thanks

  • @Lauren-vd4qe
    @Lauren-vd4qe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    does shrink wrap come in any other color as blue doesnt go with my house...

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It also comes in white, I only have access to blue, but check around your area.

    • @pierrebeausoleil5885
      @pierrebeausoleil5885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LAUREN ARE YOU SURE YOU DO NOT WANT ONE , PINK

    • @theblondesolution8797
      @theblondesolution8797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pierrebeausoleil5885 well gee it wd go nicely with my lipstick but then my husband wd tear it down...

  • @gloriamarquez5365
    @gloriamarquez5365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Added metal roof and walls with screws

    • @David-jh6ze
      @David-jh6ze 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      tell me how please

  • @pierrebeausoleil5885
    @pierrebeausoleil5885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HERE IN DRUMMONDVILLE QUÉBEC YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT OFF WHEN NOT IN SEASON WITH THIS BLEU TARP YOU CAN NOT TAKE IT OF AM I RIGHT

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not in season? This is a portable garage for a vehicle.

    • @jchovernut
      @jchovernut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pierre, it’s not a conventional “Tempo” that you put up seasonally in your driveway. Yes, Tempos have to come down after a certain date in the Spring. This Canadian Tire shelter, however, is in the fella’s back yard as a shed, which can stay up all year, depending on your town’s codes & ordinances, or Home Owners Association. My girlfriend had to put up a traditional wooden shed with siding in Dorval.

  • @keithbrookshire
    @keithbrookshire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is this holding up 3 years later?

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It would have been perfect, except a friend tried to help out this winter and remove the snow and ice after a big storm. He didn't realize that he cut/tore the wrap (not being careful) and of course the heavy storms winds shredded it in those two places.

  • @billspontarelli9177
    @billspontarelli9177 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    used rubber roofing my carport going on 5 years

    • @joespicer6204
      @joespicer6204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      id love to see a pic of this!

  • @jeimmortal
    @jeimmortal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, except the color! Do they have a neutral color? I couldn’t stand that color for myself and if my neighbor had something that big that color I wouldn’t want to have to look at it. I painted my pop up tent with a durable deck paint I got in the county recycling bin and it looked so much better than the faded color it was.

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you (I do have mine tucked back in behind our garage, so hard to see). We are in a small town and they only have and use blue in our area,. I believe there is also white,.

  • @kylecarrington8989
    @kylecarrington8989 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How long did it last?

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It lasted almost 3 years with no issues, but due to my error of putting a few holes in it (removing snow load), we had to start throwing a tarp over it in the 4rth year. I should have a few more years left and then will have to completely recover.

    • @kylecarrington8989
      @kylecarrington8989 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kathyandrick why is your opinion of two things: foam lining the pressure points of my main product cover when i build it. And #2 instead of shrink wrapping it, just buying a secondary loose tarp and using as a double coverage

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Adding foam lining to the pressure points certainly wouldn't hurt (not something we did and never had problems there). After putting up your first portable garage, adding a secondary loose tarp right away would be a great idea. @@kylecarrington8989

  • @kg4lzc
    @kg4lzc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude means 20 mil thick...

  • @davidbertrand6884
    @davidbertrand6884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So, about $200 initial coat of tarp storage....then another $500 or so more dollars.....it might be better to invest in a more sturdy structure from an building material store, are a business that actually makes portable buildings.

  • @retiredoldsarge5938
    @retiredoldsarge5938 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you paid like 2,800 dollars to have it shrink wrapped.. You caould have built a real wood shed forless than that and it would still be there. How long did the shrink wrap job last.. I am sure it lated less then a real shed would have. Also good heavy duty tarp over the original would extend the life for years to and cost less than 50 bucks.

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      $2800? It only cost me $100 and lasted far longer, many years more than tarps that last only a couple of years. Here, building anything permanent (with wood) would involve the additional expensive of permits, engineers, etc.

  • @v8consumption
    @v8consumption 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So wrapped a 200$ shelter for 500$ makes sense

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you for your comment. But you actually have those number reversed.

  • @cpeterson877
    @cpeterson877 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Couldn't watch after the producer came out chewing something ....

    • @kathyandrick
      @kathyandrick  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No need to be afraid, it's was only bubblegum 🙂

  • @johnralston5818
    @johnralston5818 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    .... & you've got absolutely no UV protection... & UV destroys, your tarp... a cheap tarp stretched over the garage annually will keep those disposable units around a decade or more.... & a heluva lot cheaper & easier.. IMO, of course.

    • @Will-tm5bj
      @Will-tm5bj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A heavy duty UV tarp over it every few years would be so much cheaper

    • @johnralston5818
      @johnralston5818 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Will-tm5bj... baloney

    • @Will-tm5bj
      @Will-tm5bj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnralston5818, yeah.. ok. Whatever you say

    • @OneWildTurkey
      @OneWildTurkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Will-tm5bj I agree, I just got a 24x24 foot heavy duty UV resistant tarp for mine - US$66 on Amazon.

  • @notcharles
    @notcharles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why not dio a video of the installation of the stuff - instead of you talking, and talking, and . . .

    • @ATCRyderX
      @ATCRyderX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you listened to his talking & talking; You'd understand He had his local Boat Marina do the process & suggests you do the same. I wouldn't do any of this crap but it's certainly a very wise suggestion.