TEMPO METAL QUALITY: ENGINEERED FOR CANADIAN WINTERS
A structure that lasts – built for real Canadian conditions
At Tempo, metal quality is not a detail, it’s the foundation of every shelter we build. In a country where snow, ice, wind, and salt can take a serious toll on materials, we make sure our galvanized steel shelters are made to perform, year after year.
Hot-dip galvanized steel - CSA-G164 & ASTM A653 certified
280 g/m² zinc coating - twice the industry average
Tempo uses 280 grams of zinc per square meter (g/m²) on all steel components — twice as much as most competitors (typically 140 g/m² or Z140 standard).
- Superior rust resistance
- Withstands freeze-thaw cycles
- Designed to resist de-icing salt and high humidity
Result: Long-lasting protection, even in harsh, coastal, or saline environments.
Measurable steel tube thickness = Measurable strength
Thicker steel tubing means better resistance to wind, snow, impact, and time which is why Tempo shelters last 2 to 3 times longer than typical shelters on the market.
Regular shelters
HD and TAR models
30' wide shelters
Steel Thickness
Gauge 17 (1.4 mm)
Gauge 16 (1.6 mm)
Gauge 14 (1.9 mm)
Typical Competitor
Gauge 19 (1.0 mm)
Gauge 17 (1.4 mm)
Rarely offered
Galvanized steel vs. Galvalume: why Tempo chooses protection
A single scratch on galvalume can lead to fast corrosion. Tempo’s galvanized steel keeps protecting, even if scratched or dented.
Rust resistance
Scratch resistance
Cathodic protection
De-icing salt resistance
Coastal or saline durability
Galvanized Steel (Tempo)
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
Yes, continuous
Strong
Superior
Galvalume (others)
✦ ✦
✦
None
Very vulnerable
Significantly reduced
Tempo: Canada’s trusted shelter frame standard for over 50 years
By choosing Tempo, you’re choosing:
- A structurally stronger car shelter
- A zinc coating that offers twice the protection
- A lifespan proven across Canadian climates
- Local, in-house manufacturing and inspection
- Peace of mind backed by five decades of durability