Dave I could box it in and have considered doing so using marine ply stained with Cuprinol. My reservation is that I would like to erect a garage in place of my rickety old structure and spending money on it seems a waste. A carcoon or similar would not fit within the structure so a cover appeared to be a good medium term solution.

I appreciate the opinions on this matter and welcome all the view points. cheers

I will look for a loose fitting, soft, oversized cover.

Any direct on a good supplier is welcome.