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If you own bicycles, the problem of storage has probably already arisen. The bike shelter is the essential space to protect your two-wheeled vehicles. They can take up a lot of space in your garage or clutter up a corner of the house.
There are several ways to build your own bike shelter. Buy a kit to build in your garden. This will provide you with a well-built metal or wooden solution that will protect your bicycles.
Alternatively, you can start from scratch and build your shelter yourself. This is not only more economical, but you can also tailor it exactly to your needs.
Selection of kits for building a bike shelter
These kits are part of our selection of best outdoor wooden bike shelters for individuals :
1) The small-format green gamm shelter
This shelter will be perfect at the bottom of your garden for store your bikesIt's easy to assemble with its fir wood frame. It's extremely practical, with two large doors for easy bike storage. It also offers good level of protection against weather and theft. The only drawback is the locking system, which requires an additional padlock. Nevertheless, this operation doesn't require any special skills and isn't very expensive.
From 399€/TTC
Number of places : 1-2
Dimensions : 193 x 98 cm
2) The most secure
This wooden shelter, like the one at Gamm vert, offers a attractive storage capacity for bicycles. The two wooden hinged doors make it easy to store bicycles. However, this shelter lacks an additional locker to guarantee a high level of security against theft. The plus points of this shelter are its side storage space to store your bike gear and maintenance products. There's also the option of ordering the shelter in anthracite. The downside, however, is the price, which is more than twice as high as at Gamm vert.
From 1398€/TTC
Number of places : 2-3
Dimensions : 215 x 95 cm
3) The mano mano open shelter
Mano mano's wooden garden shed, with its sloping roof and treated wood, provides shelter from the elements. Its main drawback is that it's an open shelter, which has its drawbacks. To secure your bike, you'll need to an effective anti-theft device for this. Nonetheless, this shelter has one big plus point: its large cstowage capacity in the side door. In addition to storing all your bike gear. Also stores your Karcher, or garden hoses for washing.
Step 1) Selection of tools and materials
To build a wooden bike shelter, it's essential to select the right tools and materials. Basic tools include a saw, hammer, screwdriver, tape measure and spirit level. For materials, opt for moisture-treated wood such as pine or cedar, stainless screws and nails, and corrugated sheet metal or polycarbonate for the roof. We also recommend the use of exterior paint or stain to protect the wood from the elements. Don't forget to include accessories such as sturdy door hinges and a secure locking system to protect your bikes from theft.
Step 2) Pallet preparation steps
To prepare the pallets for the construction of your bike shelter, start by carefully inspecting them and removing any damaged or unnecessary parts. Use a sander or sandpaper to smooth surfaces and remove splinters, ensuring safe handling. Measure and cut pallets to the dimensions of your plan, using a jigsaw or hacksaw. For a more compact bike rack, you can saw the pallet in two halves horizontally, just below the central "die". Don't forget to re-sand the cut edges to avoid any risk of injury during assembly.
Step 3) Techniques for reinforcing the shelter structure
Several effective techniques can be used to reinforce the structure of your bike shelter. Using additional planks to reinforce certain parts of the structure is a simple and effective method. It's also a good idea to add metal brackets at the main junctions to increase overall stability. For the roof, opt for a sloping or pitched shape that will facilitate the drainage of rainwater, thus reducing the risk of deterioration. The use of high-quality materials, such as galvanized steel for the frame, can considerably increase the shelter's durability and resistance to the elements. Finally, don't forget to apply a protective treatment to the wood to protect it from humidity and temperature variations, ensuring the longevity of your construction.
Conclusion
If you want to build your own bike shelter, you have several options. The simplest is to buy a kit and place it in the garden. This often requires two people and can be assembled in a day. Alternatively, you can build your own shelter from scratch (0. This is often a more economical solution). But you'll need to be more patient, as you'll need to create the plans, pre-cut the components and assemble them. And that takes some DIY skills!
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