Snow Removal - TOOOO Late

Avondale · Dec 23, 2012

I usually clear the snow from my tractor tents/garages after every storm. This one did not make it. We had a nasty storm over three days which included rain, freezing rain and then snow (40cm). Fortunately, this one only had the backhoe in it and my tractors were in my two other tents that survived.

Can anyone recommend a replacement tent? Seems to be many on the market these days, not sure if any are better than the average ones. Prefer Heavy Duty material with UV protection.

Thanks in advance for whatever help you can provide.

Bob

vtsnowedin · Dec 23, 2012

Screw the tents build yourself a real barn and have an asset that lasts , serves your needs and appreciates in value.

leonz · Dec 23, 2012

I have two of the farm tek hoop sheds made by clear span structures and the one I have up has been up for 5 years now with zero issues.

4shorts · Dec 23, 2012

Sorry to hear about your shed. I've got one that's been up two years and survived three tropical storms.

BuzzardA91 · Dec 23, 2012

That sucks. Heavy wet snow is tough. My father has that style and Ben up for years. I know he doesn't do anything to clear the snow. Maybe he should.......

Avondale · Dec 24, 2012

4shorts said:
Sorry to hear about your shed. I've got one that's been up two years and survived three tropical storms.

Who makes this model and where did you buy it from?

4shorts · Dec 24, 2012

Avondale said:
Who makes this model and where did you buy it from?

Mine is made by Shelterlogic. I purchased it from Canadian Tire. I went with this design because its shaped like an egg and the snow don't hold up on the roof. It's planted on pavement and I used over 20 lengths of 40" rebar to hold it down. I used a ground rod driver to put them down and it stayed. Never an issue and I've seen the neighbours 30 year od trees topple down and the shelter stayed up. It's says you can put one of these up in a day well it took me three working on an off but again, it stayed.

Shelterlogic for the Kubota.wmv - YouTube

radioman · Dec 24, 2012

I am in the camp of forgetting getting anotheer "portable shed" and build a real one. Less problems, lasts longer in snow laden areas. I had one - was destroyed by winds and snow. never again. I built a add on garage and it was the best thing I ever did.

Jay4200 · Dec 25, 2012

BLAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Hilarious. Bet you feel dumb. Ask ME how I know....

I replaced my tent with a roof addition on my shed - pic attached. I pole-barn roof can be put up for roughly tent cost (a good tent - not the Cosco special that I had) and it should last pretty much forever. Stand alone roof would be easier and cheaper than the addition I built.

JayC

wdchyd · Dec 25, 2012

I also like the Shelterlogic with the round top for stability when handling the snow.....

One tip is to keep some clearance on the sides to help shovel or snowblow the excess as it does build up with a heavy snow year, otherwise it will build up and crush the sides.......clearing roof during and after heavy snow still needed

I opted for the shelter route cuz I didn't need the security of am enclosed building but rather needed shelter from rain, pine needles and sun

eagle107 · Dec 25, 2012

You can try Custom Canvas in Buffalo, NY. They make some of the best tents in the country. They will special make the type of tent you need. Take a look at their website and give them a call - http://www.customcanvas.com.

Looking4new · Dec 25, 2012

Avondale said:
I usually clear the snow from my tractor tents/garages after every storm. This one did not make it. We had a nasty storm over three days which included rain, freezing rain and then snow (40cm). Fortunately, this one only had the backhoe in it and my tractors were in my two other tents that survived.

Can anyone recommend a replacement tent? Seems to be many on the market these days, not sure if any are better than the average ones. Prefer Heavy Duty material with UV protection.

Thanks in advance for whatever help you can provide.

Bob

Shelter Logic, sold by Canadian Tire.

SeymourBota · Dec 26, 2012

I have three Shelterlogic shelters (formerly Cover-It shelters). The youngest is 10 years old and the oldest is 25 years+. New fabric tops are necessary every 10-15 years and I always buy the heavy duty material. One pointer, though- if you buy one of their "garage in a box" shelters, they are manufactured in China. Better to order a specific size and it will be made in the USA.

Looking4new · Dec 29, 2012

SeymourBota said:
I have three Shelterlogic shelters (formerly Cover-It shelters). The youngest is 10 years old and the oldest is 25 years+. New fabric tops are necessary every 10-15 years and I always buy the heavy duty material. One pointer, though- if you buy one of their "garage in a box" shelters, they are manufactured in China. Better to order a specific size and it will be made in the USA.

This is my second winter for for the garage-ina-box and so far it has been okay. I do have to keep the snow load down to about 2". I put 1/4" plywood between the roof supports and the roof, to stiffen the fabric on the roof. That helps a lot with rain 'pooling' and snow. I set it up on railway ties for some added height primarily because I put a 2x8 floor in it set on 4x4's.
I park my Jeep TJ in it. The Jeep is lifted a couple of inches, and I needed the door clearance.

As for the tractor shed, the Shelter Logic shed is going to get sliding doors in the spring and get rid of the zipper roll up door.

IndyIan · Dec 30, 2012

Garage In A Box For SUV Or Truck | Canadian Tire
I have one of these and the snow usually slides off by itself. I got it for the 8' door so I don't have to lower my ROPS. I've got mine where its sheltered by the wind and I would recommend getting a better one if your location is exposed to the wind. We also have an L&R 17'x30 hoop barn for our goats, its much much stronger and the cover is going on 6 years and its still pretty good.