Tractor storage

[Matt_W]

For 3 years now my tractor storage has been under a tarp w/waterbottles and was thinking of upgrading to a metal carport as cover. I live on a hill and wind can be an issue so not comfortable with a canvas, Vinyl or Polyethylene style covering.
Wondering if anyone ever puchased from GPB Incorporated (Carports Garages Metal Guard Houses Steel Buildings). The prices are very attractive and quality seems comparable with others.
Thanks in advance!

 

[kebo]

Go for it!!! I had the same situation for SEVERAL years and finally had an 18x21 metal carport installed by Carolina Carports out of NC. They serve mostly the Southeast region. Can't offer any comments about GPB but they look like they would do you a good job at a fair price, and your tractor will love you for it! I know it was a great investment for me, got tired of covering/uncovering the tractor. If you have high winds, make sure they stake it down really good, even better pour a pad and bolt it down. I had a couple pictures of mine on one of the threads here. Search for carports and that should get you some pic's of others that have had them put up. Good luck!

 

[diesel_nut]

Just bought new Cub and that prompted me to (FINALLY) clean the garage out to make room for it.

 

[chh]

Get the extra anchors if they offer it or a concrete pad. Screw in mobile home anchors are better than the stakes some companies use.

 

[Northland]

Looks like a good idea to me and I could also use one.

In my area I will buy on from here

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[Soundguy]

For 3 years now my tractor storage has been under a tarp w/waterbottles and was thinking of upgrading to a metal carport as cover. I live on a hill and wind can be an issue so not comfortable with a canvas, Vinyl or Polyethylene style covering.
Wondering if anyone ever puchased from GPB Incorporated (Carports Garages Metal Guard Houses Steel Buildings). The prices are very attractive and quality seems comparable with others.
Thanks in advance!

Some of my tractors are in my horse barn.. a couple mor ein garages, and a couple under small leantoo's I built using lumber and roof tin.. still a few more under those tube-fram tarp canopies.

well.. those are a loosing battle in florida.. betweent he sun and constant wind bursts.. I finally am getting rid of the tarps and going with a garage structure as well.. hope to get it put in by the end of this month.

place I'm getting mine from is eagle (I think.. )

soundguy

 

[Sackett2]

I'm buying a similar one this summer, as I am getting too many items setting in the front yard. As i rent I don't want a permanent building here (I've built enough)
My solution will to level the spot, then put Rail Road ties down, two high, then bolting the shelter to them. This way the wind (we don't have tornadoes or hurricanes here) won't blow it away, its re-sell-able, higher for the rop.

 

[Soundguy]

use mobile home wind tie downs.. they screw into the ground.. then lag those to those timbers. that's how the carports here are anchored.. non permanent.. but -good- protection for the once in a lifetime wind you aren't expecting in your area... cheap too.

soundguy

 

[Baby Grand]

I'm buying a similar one this summer, as I am getting too many items setting in the front yard. As i rent I don't want a permanent building here (I've built enough)
My solution will to level the spot, then put Rail Road ties down, two high, then bolting the shelter to them. This way the wind (we don't have tornadoes or hurricanes here) won't blow it away, its re-sell-able, higher for the rop.

I noticed our town's maintenence area does the same thing with the RR ties. Multiple benefits: good ballast, easy anchorage and gaining some good height. It would be nice, not having to drop my ROP every time I put the machine away.

-Jim

 

[Gizmo2]

I truly believe tarps have a major affect on the amount of rust your tractor will have as a tarp that keeps water out will not let moisture escape either. That is if you just cover your tractor with a tarp.

 

[Matt_W]

Reading all your posts has given me a few more places to check out!
I like the idea of the sidewall with railroad ties. Would definately gain more height and could maybe reduce costs by purchasing a lower sidewall. I won't have the money for a concrete pad so thinking now railroad ties and some gravel for starters. I think the anchors are the rebar type but have seen the mobile home type screw anchors on other sites and like them more.
TNT quoted me some pricing and it seems they are knocking off 5% right now and throwing in a shade for the side walls for free.
too many choices!

 

[Sackett2]

Amazingly, got the idea for the rr ties from the local building supply store that sells them. They have one set up like that. (I think another friend did the same too) If I were to pour a pad I'd just build a real building on it.

 

[The Dougster]

I have one of the metal carports and love it... the sides come about 3/4's of the way down the side and thats one thing I would do differently... it would be nice to have the sides come all the way down..
There are times when windblown rain is a problem but generally speaking, it does it's job well and as has been pointed out, the price is right..... I won't ever move but I see no reason it couldn't be dismantled and taken with you.

 

[doxford jim]

Hi all,

I guess I am in the minority on this. I put up a 20ft x 10ft portable garage - tube frame and nylon tarp, figuring that it would be adequate for my needs. It was bolted to railroad ties to stop it from moving. Well, about two weeks after putting it up we had a windstorm. Yep, you guessed it - the shelter got lifted up and carried across a large grassy area and finally fell after the tubes all bent out of shape. So much for the good deal I got eh

My next shelter is going to be a steel shipping container of the same size. That will withstand hurricanes and anything else thrown at it. Since I live in a high snow area, the container will shine where the tarp 'n tube shelter will collapse.

I learn't my mistake the hard way. A purpose built building (wood, brick or steel) is by far better.

J.

 

[Soundguy]

I got by for a couple years with tarps / tube frames.. but florida , since 04, has been getting brutal with freak wind.. so.. I'm finally caving in and getting a metal structure...

soundguy