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Tips and Tricks
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| 1. Prepare your instant building
location and spot.
Think about the prevailing winds and angle
your building if possible so it is not facing
broadside to the wind. Always use sufficient
anchors to keep your garage . I have seen them
tumble end over end .
If the ground is flat your garage will rig
up tighter and look nice and clean. |
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2. Always read through the instructions carefully
first BEFORE you start . Count your parts. Lay out
pieces ahead for each step. Use a waist belt with
pockets { inexpensive painters pouch works fine} for
hardware while you are working. Cover the top rail
bolt heads with a piece of duct tape to prevent
chafing .
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3. When installing your building on grass or ground
always lay out a vapor barrier on the ground to
prevent ground moisture from condensing and dripping
inside your unit.
I found the easiest , inexpensive method is to
purchase 6 mil plastic sheeting from the building
supply or hardware store. This generally is sold in
rolls and at different widths.
Roll it out and cut off at appropriate length with
scissors.
Lay it down on the ground inside your building
after it is erected and covered.
You can use old rugs, wood pallets , crushed stone,
or wood decking on top of the plastic, depending on
what you are storing.
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| 4. When lacing down your main cover on the inside start
in the center and work toward the ends, Use a
claw hammer to pull your rope tight as you go.
This will give you a snug fitting cover. Do
NOT over tighten the turn buckles.
Periodically go back and retighten your lacing
and check turnbuckle tension.
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| 5. Use a soft bristle shop
broom to pull snow off the top gently, or walk
inside and gently push up on the material to
start the snow sliding off.
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| 6. To get a few extra inches
of height out of your rolled up door panel cut
a small slit in the top end of the main cover,
outside, just above the rope and use a bungee
cord to hang your door open. One end hook
hangs in the slit and the other on the inside
top center rail. Use a piece of plastic pipe
filled with sand , duct taped on the ends ,
and slide it into the pocket at the bottom of
your door to make it easier to roll up and
give it weight for when it is down.
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| 7. If you need to gain extra
height for the opening on a garage you can put
the whole frame up on blocks or treated
lumber. {IE: A 12X20X8 round garage has a door
panel that rolls up to 6 feet} Another option
is to leave one end panel off and build your
own barn doors out of plywood or other
material. Of course consult with me about
other size buildings with larger openings.
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| 8. "Make those zippers work like a charm by spraying
with a teflon based lubricant like Tri Flow
found in hardware stores."
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