MDM Rhino Shelters

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Portable Garages and Shelters

Portable garages can help avoid the damage that the elements can do to cars, boats RVs and motorbikes. Being portable, they can be moved with the vehicle and used on temporary sites or in areas where planning permission does not allow for permanent constructions, and they are lightweight enough to be stored away in a garage or shed when not in use. There is more flexibility when selecting a temporary structure such as this, and this allows people to control more precisely the size, color and style of their garage construction.

Car and truck covers are commonly used in homes where the existing garage is out of commission, or where there is no undercover parking currently in place. In the summer months, uncovered vehicles can suffer oxidization that can slowly discolor the top coat of the paint. The direct sunlight can also damage and discolor the inside of the vehicle and heat up the car to uncomfortable temperatures during the peak daylight hours. In the winter months, ice, strong winds, hail and snow can all have their part to play in damaging the vehicle similarly. Using portable garages to cover up these vehicles up is enough to protect them from these effects and make them last longer and stay higher in value.

There are more reasons than this to use portable vehicle covers. Sunlight can be an annoyance when working on a vehicle, and those who regularly clean their cars by hand will know of the frustration of the rapid drying effects of the sun. People using a covered area to work means will waste less time trying to battle with the elements and can even attach outdoor lighting to allow for working after the sun has set. Covered garages also allows for extra storage of items that are too large to be kept indoors but need to stay dry.

It is not just vehicles that can be kept in portable canopies such as this. Good weather means a chance to eat, relax and take part in activities outside of the house, but shade is normally preferred as the sun’s direct rays can be damaging to the skin. The answer to this is to use a canopy as cover for when the sun or heat gets too much, or for when the inevitable summer storms pass overhead. They are designed not to be warped or cracked by normal exposure to the elements, and many of the designs feature channels to drain rain away safely to reduce the occurrence of sitting water.

There is no limit to where these units can be constructed, as many of them require no drilling or digging for installation, so they can be used in the front or back yard and even on asphalt driveways. They are much cheaper to invest in than a permanent wooden structure, and can be modified much more easily when storage needs change or grow. This makes it perfect for people who need somewhere to store their firewood or fuel without the worry of running out of space. When they are no longer needed, they can be packed away and stored until the next time they are required.

Constructing portable garages and canopies is not difficult, as they come with easy-to-follow instructions for setting up. This is unlike their wooden or cement counterparts that require expensive and time consuming construction and can often take longer than anticipated to complete. When bad weather is forecast, it is almost impossible to have a permanent structure completed in time. The quick setting up of these portable units means that they are perfect for all occasions, even if it is only for a single day’s use.

There really are no limits on what these portable garages can be used for. Other ideas for use include outdoor wedding receptions, temporary stables, greenhouses and even larger scale ventures such as summer camp buildings and airplane hangars. With technology allowing these buildings to be UV resistant, fire retardant and reinforced for maximum wind absorption, they are perfect for any use they are put to.

Here you will find a variety of MDM Rhino brand portable garages and carports to protect your cars, trucks, farm vehicles, lawn equipment, tools, boats, campers and RV's from the elements. Our portable garage systems are ideal for protecting your "special" vehicle - such as that beautifully restored antique car or your prized Harley.

Why should you buy from us? We can think of several reasons! For starters...

High quality products and low prices: We offer Rhino brand shelters which use heavy, 10 oz/sq. yard fabric for our portable garages and shelters which also carries the CPAI-84 Fire Rating, and we use ONLY high quality Galvanized structural steel tubing in our garage buildings. AND we keep our prices low by keeping our overhead low, offering secure, online ordering, and having your order shipped DIRECTLY from the warehouse. Also, Rhino brand products are COMPLETE BUILDING PACKAGES - so you don't have to "piece-meal" it together! There is no "price hype" here - just high quality products at fair prices. Check out our low shipping costs (see below), add it all up - and you will find that you are SAVING MONEY!

Easy ordering: Order your portable garage or shelter conveniently online here using either your Credit Card or PayPal for your convenience - whichever you prefer! Of course, if you prefer a different method of payment, feel free to email us at info@portablegaragesandshelters.com or call us personally, at 1-888-889-1388. We'll be happy to talk with you!

100% secure online ordering: Our website uses a 128-bit encryption key over a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to provide the highest level of security. SSL provides encryption between web browsers and web servers.

Technical assistance: You get a toll-free number where you can call with any technical questions you may have about your portable garage, your portable greenhouse, or other shelter. If you have a technical question about one of our MDM Rhino Shelters, Dave, our technical expert in Connecticut will be happy to help answer your questions.