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supergrumpy

09-27-2005 09:31:14

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naturally the sheds are jammed full but do not want to leave that new antique item out in upstate NY winter weather

was thinking of building a short temporary lean-to kinda frame with galvanized as roofing just big enuf to cover the item and keep off worst of the ice/snow, put axles up on blocks to get tires off the ground

would use speed screws to assemble and take it apart when spring comes

alternatively, could double tarp with blue or silver tarps for a lot less money

open to suggestions

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txgrn

09-29-2005 03:47:33

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Re: tarping for the winter in reply to supergrumpy, 09-27-2005 09:31:14

You have to tarp with a tarp that breathes.....ala cotton duck. The plastic tarps don't (usually, by design) and as a result what's under them will mildew and rust. BTDT.

Mark

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supergrumpy

09-29-2005 06:02:23

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Re: tarping for the winter in reply to txgrn, 09-29-2005 03:47:33

thanks for the ideas

will scout for good site for another shed for next season - sure hate leaving anything out in the weather

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GeorgeH

09-28-2005 03:53:05

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Re: tarping for the winter in reply to supergrumpy, 09-27-2005 09:31:14

The portable ones with a tube frame available at Walmart and many other places work. Just don't forget about the weight of snow - it will do a job on one of them. Speaking from experience (wish I would have pulled snow off last winter, then I could use it again this winter).

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Alberta Mike

09-27-2005 13:48:52

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Re: tarping for the winter in reply to supergrumpy, 09-27-2005 09:31:14

I usually tarp at least one tractor over the winter but I build a temporary "frame" over it before laying the tarp on and fastening it down. Many frames I build as I go and actually attach them to the tractor (floorboards, front axle, etc)with clamps, etc. and make them out of 2x4's using deck screws. I usually have one main stringer down the top center between the steering wheel and the front and I always round off this one plus round all edges with a router so the tarp won't wear. Once the tarp is laid on I lash it down into place using the frame and tractor parts (like wheels) to achor it. It gets lots of air circulation and the tarp doesn't touch the tinwork. Occasional tightening of the cords is sometimes necessary over the months. I keep the tarp about 12" off the ground to allow the air in and out and even poke a few small ventilation holes in the tarp which doesn't hurt.

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mud

09-27-2005 09:41:23

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Re: tarping for the winter in reply to supergrumpy, 09-27-2005 09:31:14

I dont like tarps, but they are better than no cover at all as far as I can tell.

Best tarp that I have used is one made of waxed canvas. Heavy though.

Tarps cause condensation to occur beneath them.

I'd go with some sort of tin roof affair with ample clearence for air to circulate.

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