how do i stop damp in my garage ?

Question

i have a small garage that i keep my motorbike in over the winter , recently i noticed damp coming thro the walls and its causing a lot of condensation which is no good for my bike . i have no electric at the garage ( its over 1 mile away so id need a pretty long extension lol ) . is there anything i can put in there that would absorb the damp ( something like desiccant silica gel that they put in shoe boxes to stop the damp , maybe ? ) any suggestions would be a great help . thanks

Answer 1

ask your local bike shop if you could store it as display model. my friend owns a motorcycle shop and if its a nice bike it attracts customers.

Answer 2

Damp Garage

Answer 3

I had the same problem last year.

Line the walls with Sterlingboard panels (£6.99 for a 4ftx8ft panel), it really helps. I did the ceiling and floor too; darn garage is warmer than my house now!

Also is the water is coming through the brickwork; just paint the outside with masonary paint to seal it. Simple and it works.

You can also seal the roof of the garage if you're getting dripps with rubber seal. Comes in a big tim from the DIY store. Just paint it on and let it set; drys to form a rubber seal on your entire roof.

The windows are more tricky; more air passage can remove moisture. Or you could fit a perspex sheet over the inside to create a second barrier. Cut a few notches in the bottom to allow any condensation to drain.

I also have a cardboard (freezer box size) cover that goes over my bike to protect from damp and frost; make to size anen cover in thick tape to hold in shape (cheap but really works).

Answer 4

Just buy some waterproof covering or just paint tar on the floor and the outside roof because it works. I tried it and now my garage is free of damp. If you wouldn't like to do that; check if there are any air leaks in ANY part of the garage.

Hope I could help!

Answer 5

First you need to know where the damp is coming from, has earth banked up arround the walls or is it only rain thats coming in.

Painting the inside face of the garage, walls and floor, with RIW a water based bitumen compond will help prevent damp ingress and rainwater penetration.

Answer 6

buy some cheap varnish and paint the inside if its brick or block. Check the floor as there may be a small crack or hole for moisture. Go to your local supermarket and get a large bag of salt, pierce it a few times on the side and place in a tin, THIS WILL ABSORB ANY MOISTURE IN THE AIR. All the best.

Answer 7

Buyt 4 cheap containers of salt (500g containers), and pour out the salt in each of the 4 corners of the garage.
Salt absorbs moisture, and will make the chances of your bike rusting really low,
also if you keep a cover over your bike if you dont already.

Answer 8

I would go for 4 a cover and regular starting and the damp should not be a problem

Answer 9

Unless you regularly air/heat the garage you best option is to protect the bike itself.

WD40 the frame and greese bolts. You might consider buying winter wax (This will protect the bike from salt when riding as well.).

Answer 10

most garages are 41/2" walls that is single wall s and there is nothing you can do about it so either cover the bike over or move out don't throw good money after bad

Answer 11

Get yourself a bike-bag, its a large plastic bag that you enclose the bike in with silica gell inside with it to absorb and moisture in the air-- supposed to stop all corrosion once the bags sealed. think they cost around £30 but are reusable.