I have 7 games in my unheated cottage garage. Wondering if I should move them into my cottage for the winter just to make sure they don't get damaged by the cold? It will be -20 degrees to -30 degrees at times over the winter. Pros of cottage - climate controlled, secure with alarm. Cons of cottage move - major hassle to fold, wrap and transport (long driveway, many stairs) Further, games will be folded in living room and visible under a staircase for the winter! Due to the virus we will be at the cottage over the winter a lot more than we normally would.
Am I being too paranoid about having the games exposed to very cold temperatures? Thx for opinions.

#2 3 years ago

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chubtoad13

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I’d move them. Besides the temperature directly affecting the games, I would worry about rodents looking for a place to stay warm.

#3 3 years ago

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Move them that kind of cold won’t be good for them .

#4 3 years ago

ACE

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I will move then to MY warm nice heated home hahaha.

Definitely move them!!! Good luck stay warm.

#5 3 years ago

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DaveH

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-20 to -30? There is no question on this one, get them into a climate controlled space.

#6 3 years ago

EJS

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The games being in cold temperatures is okay but it’s the change in temperature and the moisture you have to worry about after things warm up. If at all possible get those games inside.

#7 3 years ago

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Inside.

#8 3 years ago

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Quoted from leaffan67:
I have 7 games in my unheated cottage garage. Wondering if I should move them into my cottage for the winter just to make sure they don't get damaged by the cold? It will be -20 degrees to -30 degrees at times over the winter. Pros of cottage - climate controlled, secure with alarm. Cons of cottage move - major hassle to fold, wrap and transport (long driveway, many stairs) Further, games will be folded in living room and visible under a staircase for the winter! Due to the virus we will be at the cottage over the winter a lot more than we normally would.
Am I being too paranoid about having the games exposed to very cold temperatures? Thx for opinions.

I vote bring them inside. If that isn not an option bring any painted backglasses in for sure. Good luck!

#9 3 years ago

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leaffan67

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Toronto, ON

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Wrapping now! Thx everyone!

#10 3 years ago

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leaffan67

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Toronto, ON

12y 65,900 621 46 37

All inside! Wonder if my wife wants them moved at all?

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