Grouch Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Perfect Grouch . It'll keep the rain off . Anyone know if you can still get that corrugated perspex stuff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 2, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 2, 2016 I bought some of that sheeting for an 8 x 6 shed roof, cost over £100. Its not cheep said the sparrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts