Regaining use of garage

[CompoSimmonite]

Martin Luther king Jnr said "I have a dream" which ultimatley changed the lives of millions.
I too have a dream which, whilst is totally insignificant by comparison, will also change my life - I want to regain use of my garage which has become a dumping ground for probably 20 years. There is no rubbish nor anything to be disposed of but just too much "stuff".
Intention is to build a large workshop / shed behind the garage but like a lot of things in my life this is a roundtuit as the land slopes so will need leveling etc first.
In the mean time I'm considering turning the carport into a temporary store. There are gates on the front so can be made secure but rear open to weather and it gets very damp.
What I'm considering is attaching more scaffolding (which I've already got) to the carport frame to create an inner structure which can then be clad in something that will keep any garage contents stored within dry. Tarp is waste of time but money is tight so even OSB too expensive therefore I've been looking at alternatives. One is hardboard which has been painted with gloss or Correx sheeting.
My preference is Correx as it's cheap. I could be attached to scaffolding with cable ties and egdes sealed with gaffer tape.
What to others think - is Correx viable as a winter store under a carport ?

 

[gaz1]

osb and roofing sheets is an alternative as long as you consider its second use putting it onto your build therefore keeping its lengths for that usage

9mm or 11mm osb is just as strong better than hardboard

one mans junk might not be another mans junk even if it gets broken into

 

[cumbriasteve]

Perhaps worth placing a want ad on your local facebook or get someone to do it if you are not facebook up to speed.

I have seen wooden storage crates 3m x 2m x 1m go for a tenner each.
Decent enough sheds free to anyone that collects.
Wood, ply, tin sheets etc all at good prices.
Caravans that would make a good shed free of charge.

It's amazing what is out there often at silly low prices or free.

 

[8ob]

As a temporary storage solution I don’t think you can beat a Luton van body with a roller shutter rear door, Two or three hundred quid will get you a decent one and it will make all the money back when you want it gone, save your time money and energy for the man cave.

Just thoughts

Bob

 

[CompoSimmonite]

I should I'm desperately short of space - Skoka, Smart, Polo, Corsa, UMM, Mahindra, Marlin, motorbike, mobility scooter and two trailers take up all the space on the front so no vans, tow-a-van, caravan etc can be considered. I've also got a lock-up but that is full as well !

 

[Nomad]

You could make a timber wall by stacking 2 rows of pallets across the gap?

It's easy to build a sturdy wall using reclaimed decking boards, eg a lean-to shed I did a few years ago. Do the same across your carport?

I put up a carport many years ago (the back yard already had 3 walls so just needed a roof).
A few years later I got a large double glazed window and pair of french doors very cheap (all 2nd hand), positioned them in the opening and used brick to fill in the gaps (breeze-block is quicker). Very simple to do especially if you get a door and window that fills the opening so you don't need to build much wall.
The window we got was originally a large bay, that converted easily into 3 seperate flat windows (ie 1 large flat window)

Or just buy a 2nd hand up & over garage door and fit that in your opening?

 

[CompoSimmonite]

If I could find some secondhand 8' wide patio doors to block off the open end of the carport that would make a massive difference but despite searching for a while have never come accross any suitable - either too expensive, too far away or too narrow

 

[bigegg]

I pay £10 a time for scrap garage doors.
I have to collect them, but it's possible a company close to you might be willing to deliver?

 

[CompoSimmonite]

I pay £10 a time for scrap garage doors.
I have to collect them, but it's possible a company close to you might be willing to deliver?

I did buy an 8' garage door for 99p but then I'd had to make an access door so it got to the point where it wasn't worth the effort.
A 8' x 6 greenhouse frame which could have Correx panels fitted is an option - I gave my greenhouse away

 

[bigegg]

I did buy an 8' garage door for 99p but then I'd had to make an access door so it got to the point where it wasn't worth the effort.
A 8' x 6 greenhouse frame which could have Correx panels fitted is an option - I gave my greenhouse away

you can strip the frame of a garage door just by drilling out or grinding off the pop rivets.
then attach the panels to your scaffolding pipe with new pop rivets/self drill screws.
a frame made of 3x2 is enough make a door.

alternatively, you could go full Oz and get some corrugated iron roofing and nail it on

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Just been offered an 8'x6' greenhouse for free after posting a message on our village Facebook group. Under the 8' wide carport there will still be enough room for a 2' walk through. This will only be temporary until new shed / workshop built in Spring and then the greenhouse can be resited outside the carport and used as intended for plants. In mean time cheap eBay Correx will replace the glass.

 

[Screwdriver]

Haha. "Temporary" shed huh? I have quite a few of those now, it's a slippery slope...

 

[bricol]

Maybe flog the stuff you really are never going to get to . . . speaking as a bloke with three sheds, double garage, under-house, massive loft, greenhouse, front bedroom stacked with "useful" stuff . . .

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Maybe flog the stuff you really are never going to get to . . . speaking as a bloke with three sheds, double garage, under-house, massive loft, greenhouse, front bedroom stacked with "useful" stuff . . .

I intend having a clear out of some items but lathe, milling machine, pillar drill, 6 x filing cabinets, 2 x Dexion racking and such are what's taking up the space and all are wanted.

 

[Olderisbetter]

I have 2 panels of Heras fence i use when i need to secure openings, My mate made a instant store shed out of about 5 panels and wrapped it in membrane, It kept all his stuff dry and out of view for 3 months while he built a new garage and workshop, I got both mine brand new for £15 each local on Gumtree.

 

[pcwizme]

just bewarned the correx pannels in green houses have a habit of popping out in any wind especially if the door is open at all. We had all sort of merry hell with them at the school

 

[Keith 66]

So how many cars can you drive at once? Do you really "need all this stuff?" Simple answer is no. If you build your car port out all that will happen is the stuff will expand to fill it in no time.
I had to go from a 1500 sq ft workshop to a big double garage. It aint easy but i have an iron fast rule, once a year i have a major dung out & you have to be ruthless. Couple of years ago i phoned my scrappy mate & asked him to pop round "Shall i bring the pickup?" "No the lorry" sez i and we filled it. Other thing is Garage / workshop is for tools & stuff, House stuff is barred. You know it makes sense

 

[CompoSimmonite]

So how many cars can you drive at once? Do you really "need all this stuff?" Simple answer is no. If you build your car port out all that will happen is the stuff will expand to fill it in no time.
I had to go from a 1500 sq ft workshop to a big double garage. It aint easy but i have an iron fast rule, once a year i have a major dung out & you have to be ruthless. Couple of years ago i phoned my scrappy mate & asked him to pop round "Shall i bring the pickup?" "No the lorry" sez i and we filled it. Other thing is Garage / workshop is for tools & stuff, House stuff is barred. You know it makes sense

I'm a collector rather than hoarder. It's all paid for so nothing on finance. I suffer from mental health issues and a total clear out would mean the end of my life in my mind so 99% is staying. Just want to reinstate some order in my life - at one time I could get my XJ6 and two motorbikes as well as all my tools etc in the garage yet now it's in an untidy mess. The Skoda, Smart, Polo and UMM are all insured and used. The motorbike, Marlin and Corsa are going to be sold - roundtuit . Initially was going to also sell the Mahindra but am not thinking that might keep it and sell UMM instead as I only need one 4x4 / heavy tow vehicle. Both trailers are used.

 

[Rig Pig]

I should I'm desperately short of space - Skoka, Smart, Polo, Corsa, UMM, Mahindra, Marlin, motorbike, mobility scooter and two trailers take up all the space on the front so no vans, tow-a-van, caravan etc can be considered. I've also got a lock-up but that is full as well !

Fill them up with stuff!

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Fill them up with stuff!

Marlin is on the large trailer and back of Mahindra is already full of stuff - mini bike, Honda generator, ammo box, jerry cans and other misc items.