Keen’s Buildings Things to Know when Designing your Recreational Vehicle Storage Unit
Recreational Vehicle Storage
RV’s are an excellent investment, but without proper protection, your RV could be easily damaged. Florida is no stranger to harsh weather conditions. A structurally sound metal building can help protect your RV from tornadoes, hailstorms, and fires. Even without the severe weather the sun and salt in the air are more than enough to cause corrosion to your RV. Unlike other materials steel can also withstand heat better than materials like wood. Because of this many insurance companies will decrease the price of your fire insurance if you have a steel storage unit to house your RV. To maximize on this, you should have about three inches of fire-resistant insulation on all the walls of your building.
Things to consider before having your metal RV storage unit built
The first consideration is where you plan on keeping your structure. Ideally, you’ll want an even flat plot of land to save on the costs it would take to level the area. Additionally, you’ll want to select a spot that is not lower than the ground around it. If the area around your garage is low then water could collect there; however, there is a solution to this, and that would be to create a drainage system or a channel to encourage water flow to go elsewhere.
The Foundation
A strong foundation is the pinnacle of any lasting structure; however, there are a few things to consider. The less expensive and faster option is to anchor your structure which entails embedding stakes into the ground. You can also add a concrete slab for your RV to sit. The flooring and size of your garage is another critical decision to be made. Using only gravel for your flooring will make it difficult and uncomfortable should you need to perform any maintenance on your RV. Gravel is also not the best thing for your tires.
The more involved and expensive option is to have a concrete base created and place the metal building on top of this base. Not only will it help protect your tires, but it will make maintenance significantly more comfortable to perform.
Determining the size of your garage
When building your metal garage, you’ll need to take space into account. Consider the size of the RV when fully extended. Also, take maneuverability and if you plan to upgrade your RV into account. You’ll want to have enough space to freely move around in so you can clean or repair your RV easily.
Customizing your building
We at Keen’s Buildings take great pride in our customization options. The freedom and choices for exactly how you want your RV garage to look and operate are entirely in your hands.
Before building be sure to consult your local and state laws regarding any building limitations that exist in your area.
