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Maintenance of a wooden garden shed
Keep an air flow all around
Beware of a build-up of soil/debris against the shed side, especially in tight spaces. Airflow is the antidote to damp as it ensures the wood can dry out as quickly as possible before it causes damage
Check the roof and floor
Check the roof from both the outside and in. Look for tell-tale signs of water ingress. Make sure there are no chipped or slipped tiles and that the lining doesn’t have any holes that may let water in.
Clear out gutters
The problem is splash back of rainwater off the roof, so ensuring a flow down the gutter to the ground is essential. Check all guttering connects properly to keep water directed away from the shed.
Clear away leaf debris
If your garden is prone to leaf debris, it is important to clear this away on a regular basis. Sweep around the shed and clear leaves from the roof. This will avoid unwelcome damp and minimise the chance of rot.
During periods of inactivity give the shed an airing on a regular basis
No shed is airtight and the air contains a lot of moisture, especially during winter months, so there will be damp present. The lack of air circulation in such circumstances will cause a problem with damp/mould, as indeed it would in an empty unheated house.
Check for rodent activity
If any evidence is found replace any damage and then take preventative measures i.e. fitting 6mm galvanised mesh to prevent access. 6mm is the recommended size that rodents cannot squeeze through. Read our blog on Rodent Prevention here.
Oil Hinges
Helps prevent rust getting established.
Re-stain or paint as appropriate
Will be dependent on the paint manufacturer’s recommendations but it is recommended to do it every 2 years.
Check for mould
Normally on internal surfaces, this is a natural occurrence where spores in the air grow in still damp conditions. A fungicide treatment or watered down bleach will solve this. Generally external mould issues are down to surrounding vegetation (i.e. leaves or bird droppings from overhanging trees), so check the source first and try to remedy that.