Does this house have enough support on top to add some tarps on top of it, just to have extra insulation on winter?
1574564
I've never tried that, so I cannot answer for sure. I had considered using a light-weight insulation material to cover the house, and I know it would be fine with that. But I am not sure if it would hold a good deal of weight (such as a heavy tarp).
1574565
Maybe a typical thin blue tarp to keep the wind out. There's not a lot of support, it folds up on itself in one piece. You might be able to put this in some sort of container if you want to try that. I didn't have to worry about the wind because we have it in the garage.
1574566
Yes it does. I actually purchased a "water heater cover" from Amazon ... and wrapped it around the house ... and then put a lightweight blanket over the back ... so they can come and go via the back opening ... but the blanket somewhat reduces the cold coming in. Plus I did put a waterproof tarp over the entire wrapped house. My two LOVE their house.
300714
We don't live in a heavy snow fall area but I moved here from my, so I understand the fear. I think it would be fine. The shed actually comes with three cross beams that the roof is a to. Also, while putting ours together, it fell over and we had to say out portions of it. It's still fine. It did rip in one corner but it was our fault for not screwing it down to something when it git to windy to be out finishing it. So, if it still up after the wind knocking it over, I think the snow will be no problem. Plus it's short enough you could use a broom to just push the snow right off. No problem. Anyway, the cross beams are made of aluminum but they are strong cause they are i beams.
2065678
I cannot attest to whether this is good for the winter, as we have no experience with that. I suspect due to the tent's shape, snow will not accumulate on the top and it should do well. It is free standing but would require stakes on the ground if it is very windy. The stakes that came with it are small, but bigger ones are easy to get for little cost.
1723700
No. It's only a shade. You'd need to tie down items or purchase something sturdier/solid.
2208504
I did have it put up. With the gambrel roof, unless there is snow freezing on there, it should accumulate too much snow.
2037645
Yes re:support structure. Easy to put up. Needs to be staked in windy conditions. Stakes not provided.
335150
No, were just covering it in heavy duty platic tarping from hardware store and a few bricks to hold tarp down during winter.
1523422
No. There are contact points on all four sides that the roof poles rest on, so you have to have some kind of support every ten feet. Otherwise you have a full side or end unsupported, which makes it useless.
1508728
No there are not. There is a covering on the top, but not sure if it will keep rain/snow out when the wind is blowing. I keep mine on a covered porch.
356789
No because the entire top is porous. To waterproof it we just bought a tarp and put it over the top. That worked great!
1219215
I would have to say "no" to that. This tent will no keep out the cold, but the rain, and if its set up properly it can withstand wind. Hope that helps.
2102887
With proper ventilation (to keep your roof cold) and insulation (so house air doesn't warm it up) you shouldn't have any ice damns so will be OK. I redid all that on my place before installing the guard, so don't know how it does with heavy damning. Without damning it has held up fine in the snow.
1679211
Yes. Ours was left outside with cover thru brutal northeast winter and it held up beautifully.
18686
No...also, the top piece does not extend over the doors, which allows rain, melting snow/ice to enter inside! It is rugged, strong, and holds a lot of patio/outdoor items!
4902
Mine did and it is very sturdy. Both have held up beautifully in SE Alaska weather. Including winter.
2004293
Yes, but we winterized it with heavy plastic stapled to the wire areas and keep a tarp over it. Also we put carpet and a fleece blanket in the sleeping area.
1355737
I would say no. although this is a sturdy shed I would only suggest moderate wind,unless you attach to the cement or ground somehow, I would even maybe say not even that I could see the top blowing off in major wind.