Harbor freight 10x17 water proof ?

[eagles]

I just put up a 10 x 17 harbor freight portable garage, the one with the zipper closed front. The first time it rained I noticed there were drops of water peppered all over my car! I was amazed a this and even wondered at first if this was some sort of condensation. Now it snowed and when I went inside and used a push broom to push up on the plastic to make the snow fall off, I was spritzed in the face, each time with water. So, it's clear this material is very permeable and that does not seem right. A 5 cent sandwich baggie holds water better. I called HF and after a 30-minute hold, I got a guy that said, well sorry it does not meet YOUR expectations, then he disconnected me !!! I got this thing to keep my car dry and its worthless for that. has anyone else had this issue ? Not sure what to do now, they don't seem to give a damn.By the way, any side you touch, on the inside when its wet outside will feel wet. The material is 100 percent JUNK

 

[Pronovabigblock]

I bought one from tractor supply( round top brand)... Its longer than the harbor freight one but cost quite a bit more ... Anyway it has same problem as yours ! All my stuff was soaked from major condensation , i will say my friend has one he bought from menards i believe its the shed in the box he has no problems with his stuff getting wet or condensation must be a diff. Material i also noticed his frame was much sturdier than mine

 

[MikeF]

Is it over grass/dirt/gravel? I had one and it would sweat like crazy but it was over grass. Parents used it over cement and no issues.

 

[eagles]

Yes it's over gravel-dirt , is that the issue ? I wonder if I put plastic sheeting over the gravel if it will block out any condensation ? Does anyone have one over dirt-gravel that does not become a sauna ? They really SHOULD tell you this in the adds or installation instructions if its common

 

[tonyprovo723]

Same thing happens in a tent camping

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[KenB]

Yes it's over gravel-dirt , is that the issue ? I wonder if I put plastic sheeting over the gravel if it will block out any condensation ? Does anyone have one over dirt-gravel that does not become a sauna ? They really SHOULD tell you this in the adds or installation instructions if its common

If the moisture is condensation, then a vapor barrier on the floor will help a lot. I use heavy plastic sheeting or a tarp.

Ken

 

[Stuart in MN]

Same thing happens in a tent camping.

That was the popular trick back in boy scouts...if you were out camping and it rained in the middle of the night, you'd reach over and touch the tent right over your tent mate and it would drip on him.

 

[RWorth]

what you need to do is grade the floor so it is high in the middle, then cover it with a tarp, that will keep the rain water from getting under the tent and being drawn up by the sun.

I just put mine up last week the day after it poured on my concrete slab, it looked like it had rained indoors the next morning. Took 2 days to finally stay dry, and that is on concrete..

 

[Chief919]

Yep, condensation. Even the really big maintenance tents we use in the Army have the issue.

 

[Jazz1]

You need to put heavy poly on floor to avoid moisture issues year round. During winter frost is a very big problem if no poly on floor. These wigwams heat up significantly under sunny conditions during cold weather.

 

[scootermcrad]

I have two of these and have experienced similar issues. I have since put down a vapor barrier and purchased a huge white tarp to go over the top of each one and the problem has been resolved. They have been alive for 2 years and done great. We get snow here once or twice a year and I make sure to keep it off of them for longivity. I really don't mind them, but they should be considered temporary.

Good luck!