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Home » Outdoor Living » How to Increase the Life Span of Your Wooden Garden Shed and Make It Look Spectacular

Outdoor Living · October 3, 2019

How to Increase the Life Span of Your Wooden Garden Shed and Make It Look Spectacular

A wooden garden shed is minimal compared to maintaining a home, still is an investment. Learning how to extend your garden she’s life is key to extending its life.No matter what sort of shed you build or buy, or where you get it from, maintenance is required regularly to ensure a longer life span as well. However, if you wish to invest in garden sheds that have been tried and tested, then look into Aston Sheds and their catalogue of various kinds of sheds for all needs and wants. If you want to build a shed on your own, follow this how-to guide by Shedplans.org.

To make the most out of your investment in a garden shed, here are some ways in which you can increase the lifespan of a garden shed and continue to make it look spectacular:

A Wooden Garden Shed Need These Checked:

Roof maintenance

One of the first places a roof begins to show wear and tear and old age is the roof. It is one of the most exposed areas of a garden shed and is one of the first parts that can become damaged.

It is advised for you to check the roof for damage routinely and to keep improving and fixing any issues or damage found continuously.

Securing the walls

After any storm or strong winds, especially if you live in an area that continuously experiences such weather, check to make sure that the walls of the shed are not swaying if any weight is put on them. If needed, add any fixtures or frames necessary to keep the walls stable and firmly attached to the base of the shed.

Adding extra support

A great way to ensure that the structure of your shed can handle the damage and the wear and tear over the years is by distributing the weight of the structure. Adding support beams in the middle of the shed or alongside its frames is a great way to divide the weight of the shed and protect the integrity of the building as well.

Add more insulation

A lot of damage to the shed comes from excess water and moisture within the shed. If the shed begins to show signs of damage, it is recommended to add more insulation, so that excess moisture can be reduced, and the shed can also be made more comfortable.

Conduct regular checkups

The best way to ensure a long life span for your wooden garden shed is to regularly evaluate the shed and fix any damages. Asking your contractor to take a look can give you a fresh pair of eyes and a more trained understanding of the damage on wood and metal, and how best you can counter this damage.

Using these tips can help you increase the life span of your shed, and can also ensure that your shed looks spectacular.

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