Posted October 1, 20168 yr I keep my bike in the garden covered etc but it's still not good enough. Every time it rains I have to run out and cover it. I have been looking at sheds but I plan on moving house soon so it would be a waste. Also the only suitable place for a shed would block my outside tap and kitchen window. So now I'm thinking of alternatives. It doesn't have to be out fancy just a shelter from the rain and snow. I'm thinking of knocking a timber frame together as a starting point but then I thought about a gazebo type thing? Any ideas?
October 1, 20168 yr Perfect Grouch . It'll keep the rain off . Â Anyone know if you can still get that corrugated perspex stuff ?
October 1, 20168 yr How about something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Bike-Outdoor-Scooter-Cover-Covers-Shelter-Garage-/142117403328?hash=item2116db7ac0:g:NHoAAOSwstxVS689
October 1, 20168 yr 1 hour ago, Tommy xs said: How about something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Bike-Outdoor-Scooter-Cover-Covers-Shelter-Garage-/142117403328?hash=item2116db7ac0:g:NHoAAOSwstxVS689 Perfect Grouch . It'll keep the rain off .  Anyone know if you can still get that corrugated perspex stuff ? That tent seems a little expensive . You could buy a ground anchor and some cover for that . My screens gone pink , my drunk Bro' knocked it over , the feckin gobshite . lol.
October 1, 20168 yr They do look a bit expensive but could be just what Grouch needs, less space than a shed and if he moves house he can take it with him, may be able to get one cheaper on a bid instead of a buy it now.
October 2, 20168 yr Author I wanted more of a shelter style so I can wipe the bike down and do maintenance etc under it when it's raining. It just seems to constantly rain all the time here.
October 2, 20168 yr How about like a mini car port type thing? Corrugated plastic roof, maybe 2 or 3 walls? Then use a dust cover once the bikes cooled as opposed to a waterproof one Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
October 2, 20168 yr Author That was what I was thinking. Just knock a frame together and then use plastic sheeting or perspex. It doesn't have to be a work of art just functional.            Â
October 2, 20168 yr Should be easy enough to take down when you move, you could also install a ground anchor inside too? Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
October 2, 20168 yr Moderator I bought some of that sheeting for an 8 x 6 shed roof, cost over £100.  Its not cheep said the sparrow. Â
October 3, 20168 yr A simple frame and some twinwall polycarbonate would probably be the cheapest way of knocking up a small car/bike port. You can get it online, or from DIY places such as Wickes http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-10mm-Twinwall-Polycarbonate-Sheet-900-x-3000mm/p/105909 Twinwall is strong and doesn't crack like the corrugated sheets
October 24, 20168 yr Author Looking at the cost of materials and then considering the time and effort I'll put into building something I might as well just buy something like the shelter Tommy suggested.
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