Shelterlogic Garage in a Box 12x20x8 

Glad this was helpful in making the decision that works for you.

On our replacement tarp we are using those. I think it works better than the zippers.

I have a question, how wide is the door zippers at the top and how wide is it at the bottom?

Sorry that happened to your shed. I agree there are some areas of improvements but that is some pretty strong winds. In an area where you can get winds like that you should probably bite the bullet and go with a more solid structure.

They are for putting small straps through to hold up the entrance flap. They actually work better than the zippers and rope contraption.

Some things there are just no denying.

I am going to say heavy duty enough for it's use. Only time will tell. The most damaging element here in AZ is going to be the sun. It has proven to be waterproof. But the AZ sun as tendency to dry rot things very quick out here. One of the zippers is getting a little sticky. So on the zippers I would say no not heavy duty enough.

@@BearsWorkshop Thank you.

I put one of these up in Westchester, NY, in May 2014 and everything is still good. There are a couple of small holes in the top where branches have fallen & punctured it but a simple patch job from inside has fixed it. Despite substantial snowfall accumulating to about 10" on top, the shelter remained tight and the snow soon slips away in modest warmth. Exceedingly good value in my opinion and certainly robust enough for general machine storage year-round.

Might have to look into that. Thanks.

You don’t make slits, that’s what the grommets are for in the door.

The original one was destroyed in months. Got the upgraded one which still exists but the frame collapsed. Check out my additional videos on the upgraded tarp and the 2 year review.

I was able to do it myself in about 4 hours, using a small 3-step ladder. Built the sections separate, then linked one at a time. Directions were vague, but its pretty obvious how it all goes together. My main complaint was those damn screws. 2 similar sizes, all mixed together.

If you are asking how to pull the tarp over, we used the string that came with it and ran it through the sleeves for the bottom pipes and had one person pulling from one side and another person moving the tarp over the ribs where ever it would get hung up.

Can we see how you did the door? On the inside? The instructions were a complete waste of paper.. (Except the picture of the back of the guy that looks like he’s naked)

@@allenemilystewart6039 My suggestion on the door is to leave it open and tie it up with Bungee Balls and lower it when not in use. The tie system that they suggest is not very effective for rolling up the door and you have to cut the tarp to use it.

Bear's Workshop we don’t even have the tarp on the doors yet, between the ridiculous paperwork they sent, and 2 storms, we got the frame up and that’s all.

Bear's Workshop I thought I replied to you last night, but I’m not sure it went through... we haven’t even gotten that far, we have no idea how to put the ends on. Some of the ridiculous drawings (that clearly a child drew) show it like the pole goes through the pockets around the arch.. but the pockets aren’t big enough at the bottom opening. They get bigger about an inch up from the bottom. I didn’t see any way to secure it if we were to fold it over the pole arch frame. We moved/measured probably 20 times and in no way is it even close to 12 feet!! We actually need every inch of the 12 feet. I would say at this point we are very unhappy with it, but not to the point of taking it down, packing it up and sending it back.

Not unless it is a low rider and then still no.

@@BearsWorkshop thanks for the reply. Trying to find a cheaper alternative to building a garage

Yes that should help extend the lifespan but you shouldn't have to buy a tarp to protect your tarp! I have a follow up video on this where my tarp was destroyed my the sun in less than one year. The more expensive tarp upgrade has held together really well but the structure itself just collapsed 2 weeks ago. Now I have a really good tarp laying in the dirt.

@@BearsWorkshop Damn.... bad luck! I've been super happy with my setup. 2 days after I put it up we had gale force winds for two days and it came through fine. Any fabric or material is going to take a beating with the weather and sun so I figured putting up the additional sacrificial trap would extend the life of the structure. I'm shocked the tubular frame collapsed on you. When I was finished assembling it and securing it to the ground it was rock solid!

$600 from Tractor Supply in March 2022. 🤡

@@hiv 😭😭😭

Yeah we are going to do a follow up since ours didn't last. We may go with the upgraded tarp and do a review on that. Subscribe so you can see when that video comes up.

Yep....that's about how long mine lasted..made it through windstorms and rain....but the sun burned it out....falling apart

I agree.worst directions ever.I through them in the Trash...Im a contractor...I could only imagine how someone without any common sense would put this together ...unreal...