How to maintain my shed?

[JP_]

Just put up my old shed. It's looking a bit tired. What is the best way to add life to if? Cover in preservative? I like the idea of painting it a smooth blue or something, beach hut style. Is there a preservation undercoat I should use? Any recommend brands?

 

[EddieM]

replace the felt.

 

[JP_]

Yes, that is next on the list, doing it on Tuesday. But what about stopping it rotting and making it look nice?

 

[EddieM]

make sure it's not sitting on wet ground, give it a brush with a stiff bristle brush. give it a good coat of cuprinol 5 star or similar. repaint in a similar colour to the existing one.

 

[JP_]

have covered it on the Everbuild wood treatment that I got for my joists. And have some paint ready to go.

 

[scbk]

It's best raised off the ground with a dpc of some sort to keep the floor dry.

 

[big-all]

i love ducks back
its full waterproof and 2 coats every 3 or 4 years will keep it going till your children retire
just make sure the structure is off the ground and can freely dry