If you have a vehicle that you can’t fit in your garage and you don’t have the funds, space, or time available to build a permanent storage building, a portable garage can suit your needs. If you want to store a vehicle and perform repairs or maintenance during the winter, you might be wondering if it’s possible and safe to heat a portable building.
How to Heat a Portable Garage Safely
You can use a small heater in a portable shelter, but it’s critical to focus on safety. Choose a heater that’s approved for use in a small space and make sure that it’s in good condition. If you don’t have an outlet nearby, you might have to run an extension cord to the storage building.
When heating a portable garage, the space must be well ventilated. If it isn’t, poisonous carbon monoxide can build up inside the structure.
Keep the space heater away from the portable garage’s cover and any other flammable materials. Never leave the heater unattended, even for a moment. An object inside the portable garage or the garage itself can quickly go up in flames.
If that happens, the fire can quickly spread. Your house, your vehicles, and your neighbor’s property can also be damaged or destroyed.
Invest in a Portable Storage Shelter
If you have one or more vehicles that you won’t drive during the winter and that you want to protect from the elements, animals, and insects, you need to keep it covered. Setting up a portable storage shelter is an excellent alternative to building a new garage, parking a vehicle outside, or paying to store it in a garage.
Portable Garage Depot sells storage buildings in a variety of widths, lengths, and heights to serve a wide range of purposes. You can store one or more vehicles inside a portable building or use the space to keep your tools, gardening equipment, and other possessions safe. Our storage shelters have heavy-duty steel frames and durable polyethylene covers that can protect your vehicle and other belongings from hazards such as rain, snow, and sunlight.
When selecting a portable garage, think about what you want to store in there so you choose a shelter that will be large enough. If you plan to store a vehicle inside the portable garage, make sure that there will be enough space for you to walk around and work on the car, if necessary.
Winter will be here soon. Now is the time to prepare. Order a storage building from Portable Garage Depot today.