Storage in damp garage

[neuon2003 0]

I have a concerete sectional garage which has lots of condensation in the winter. Having spent a lot of time and effort this year on a full refurbishment and respray, which is approaching completion, I am not keen to let the Corrado sit covered in condensation for a few months.

 

I have done quite a bit of research on my options and it looks like the most sensible and cost effective idea is put the car into a storage 'bubble' inside the garage. There seems to be four choices:

 

AIrflow airchamber:http://www.airflow-uk.co.uk/Airchambers/

Carcoon: http://www.carcoon.co.uk/carcoons/index.asp

Cair-o-port: http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/CairOPort.html

Permabag: http://permabag.com/

 

I like the convenience idea of a framed one so you can use the car on suitable days without too much hassle. Just wondering if anyone uses them and has any feedback?

 

Many thanks.

[delfinis38 1]

would a dehumidifier be a solution ??

[davidwort 0]

Condensation like that is usually caused by the heating and cooling process through the day drawing moisture up through the floor, it condenses in the evening on the inside of the roof and then drips to the floor to evaporate and start the cycle again, metal sheds suffer the same problem especially if they are in a sunny position, this actually increases the draw of moisture up though the floor

I'd look at damp-proofing of the floor, possibly lay a sheet of membrane and a concrete screed over the top of that.

I'm assuming there isn't a leaky gutter or something else causing the problem.

[neuon2003 0]

Thanks for the suggestions and explanations. I have a carpet down, which helps with the diurnal cycle, but the construction of the garage doesn't lend itself to any easy permanent remediation. A dehumidifier would do the job, if I sealed the gaps, but looks like it would be expensive to purchase and run, from my research (big garage). Hence why I have looked at the 'garage within a garage' solution. They seem to be popular with the classic car fraternity, but probably not (yet) with us 'neo-classic' owners.

 

Cheers,

[Jstar 0]

After putting the car in their, leave the garage door / windows open until its all cooled down. Shouldn't be a problem as long as you run the car now and again. I've had my car in a similar garage for the last 10 years with no issues.