Tarped "Garage in a Box" - Fixes?

[mod600]

So about 6-7 years ago, I bought one of those tarp storage sheds from Menards. 12' x 24' x 10' or so. A few years ago the main cover tarp split in half. I patched it up with another big tarp and it has worked for a couple years now. But that tarp is showing it's age. Has anyone took the framework and covered it with steel or OSB and resurrected one without replacing the tarp? I know they're a temporary deal, and don't want to throw a bunch of $$$ at it, but would think a guy could do something with the steel framework and make some use out of it. Thought I'd see if anyone had done anything with theirs...

Thanks!
mod600

 

[kd3pc]

the "tarped" frame work, often barely supports the tarp in tough weather and is not strong enough for steel/OSB, it may "look" ok, but a stiff wind will reduce it to a pile of stuff pretty quickly.

best of luck

 

[danfromsyr]

how about the corrugated plastic sheets like they use for greenhouses?
that's what I intend to do to mine, and I may mount it to a old trailer frame so it's mobile at times if needed.
https://www.google.com/search?q=gre...j8&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8

 

[rsanter]

I think I would just pop rivit some thin steel or aluminum sheet to to and call it good

Bob

 

[cburnscrx]

how about the corrugated plastic sheets like they use for greenhouses?
that's what I intend to do to mine, and I may mount it to a old trailer frame so it's mobile at times if needed.
https://www.google.com/search?q=gre...j8&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8

As long as the weight of the sheeting isn't too heavy, it might work. It will give it more structural rigidity which may or may not be a good thing.

 

[kbs2244]

Check out these guys for HD and cheap tarps.

http://www.billboardtarps.com