Garage ideas

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Tue Jan 27, 15 1:11 pm

Hi guys,

Not been on here much recently as we're in the process of selling our house and moving to the countryside!

Found a house now with 1 acre and need to start thinking about storage for the cars, mostly the dart (as it's so very long).

We have the space on the land for some kind of storage though the wife doesnt want the entire land to turn in to some kind of industrial line of boxes...

The garden is having a 3x2 car size garage built on it, so in the long term the dart and escort would go in there.

In the mean time, any ideas for temp storage for the dart? Shipping container perhaps, or should I get a prefab garage?

Looking to spend as little as possible with a view to take it down/remove it in 18 months or so.

Thanks

Jon

Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Tue Jan 27, 15 1:32 pm

A guy had this for sale on R&S but its now sold, it may give you an idea though.

http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/stuff- ... old-310842

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Tue Jan 27, 15 3:46 pm

My mate swears by his car cocoon, he keeps his Shelby Mustang in it.

I think his was around £350-£400, cheap to run, low electric use. Fresh recirculated air prevents any moisture. Not the cheapest option, but always a good opportunity to sell on after you have finished with it.

Not this one, but similar concept.

http://www.carcoon.com/carcoon-double-skin-outdoor

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Tue Jan 27, 15 3:55 pm

Cheers guys. I was looking for something that an insurance company would see as a 'garage'... Or do others keep their cars outside but insured without issue?

I thought if it was a classic policy it really needed to be in a lockup/garage.

Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Tue Jan 27, 15 4:03 pm

i rent a garage from the council, works out about £45.00 per month. you don't have to be a council resident.

Dom66 · Post by **Dom66** » Tue Jan 27, 15 4:17 pm

GJUK wrote:Cheers guys. I was looking for something that an insurance company would see as a 'garage'... Or do others keep their cars outside but insured without issue?

I thought if it was a classic policy it really needed to be in a lockup/garage.

I was told (by Hagerty) outside was ok up to a stated/agreed value of £10k, over this it must be garaged.

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Tue Jan 27, 15 4:35 pm

Bryan wrote:i rent a garage from the council, works out about £45.00 per month. you don't have to be a council resident.

I've thought of that but would rather have it here on my land if I can help it. Good option though

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Tue Jan 27, 15 4:37 pm

Hmm i might just store it outside if my insurer was okay with that, in a car coon or similar under a lean to..

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Tue Jan 27, 15 6:15 pm

GJUK wrote:Hmm i might just store it outside if my insurer was okay with that, in a car coon or similar under a lean to..

I'm sure the insurance would be fine if the car was out of general sight and under a carcoon. ?

Johnny Dart · Post by **Johnny Dart** » Tue Jan 27, 15 7:13 pm

GJUK wrote:Hmm i might just store it outside if my insurer was okay with that, in a car coon or similar under a lean to..

Whatever you do don't store it on grass or loose earth,it will rot , only on concrete that wont hold water.
Shipping containers sweat and condensate , that's no good either.
My recommendation would be a cheap timber structure,with plenty of air movement. on a concrete or well compacted roadstone base.

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Sun Feb 22, 15 9:17 am

Thanks

lough3969 · Post by **lough3969** » Sun Feb 22, 15 4:35 pm

Johnny Dart wrote:
GJUK wrote:Hmm i might just store it outside if my insurer was okay with that, in a car coon or similar under a lean to..
Whatever you do don't store it on grass or loose earth,it will rot , only on concrete that wont hold water.
Shipping containers sweat and condensate , that's no good either.
My recommendation would be a cheap timber structure,with plenty of air movement. on a concrete or well compacted roadstone base.

Air movement is the key... Wood is good as opposed to the container idea. They attract tons of condensation.
Maybe something like this could work if the wife's not too house proud?

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Sun Feb 22, 15 6:42 pm

Timber built its the best thing to keep the damp off and always warmer than block or brick.

Buy something like this

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Sun Feb 22, 15 7:34 pm

I've got a timber garage and it's the best. I worked for 3 hrs in it yesterday with ambient temp outside at just 6 degrees. Inside, with sun shining it was toasty and a pleasure to be in. Probably double the outside temp inside. No heating just sunshine and timber. No condensation ever even in the depths of winter.

Pete_B · Post by **Pete_B** » Sun Feb 22, 15 7:44 pm

Timber is definitely the way to go if your local planning authority will permit it. I had to go brick for a couple of reasons, conservation area and proximity to a boundary. So I went down the cavity wall route, it's fine, nice and dry etc, but definitely an expensive option compared to timber.

If money where no object, I'd go down the sip route.....