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Garden Shed Maintenance Tips:
 to Maintain Your Shed in Pristine Condition!

Sometimes, maintaining garden sheds may seem like a lot of work, when you think of the amount of time and effort that you need just to clean it out and treat any damaged areas.

By following this simple routine once a year, you can easily maintain your shed in pristine condition inside and out. Choosing a pressure treated shed will reduce the amount of time you have to spend on regular maintenance, as the shed will be protected from rot and insect damage.

1. Empty everything out - When you get inside your garden shed and you see all the things are scattered everywhere, tackle the job head on and start by emptying the shed completely. This will allow you to see any parts of your garden shed that may need repairing and treating.
2. General cleaning inside the shed- When everything has been brought out from your garden shed, then you can start the cleaning. Sweeping, getting rid of the cobwebs and dust, and cleaning the windows. Oil the hinges and locks.
3. Treat it to protect it - The best way to start the treatment of your wooden garden shed is varnish it, or use a good quality wood preservative treatment. With any shed requiring regular maintainance this treatment is essential. Pressure treated sheds do not usually need preservative treatment to protect them from rot and insect damage. However, woodstain and varnish can be used to protect the wood from any splitting or fading caused by exposure to the sun. Ensure all corners and openings of the wood are covered with treatment to avoid the moisture from seeping in.
4. Don't forget the roof - The roof is one of the most important things that needs to be check in garden sheds. Shed roofs are easily affected by weather changes. Check the felt or onduline covering, and repair promptly if damaged. Small tears can easily become big holes if they are caught by the wind.
5. Sort it out all the stuff - While waiting for the shed to dry, you can tackle the stuff that you took out of the shed in the first place. Choose the things that you need to keep and the things that need to go. It is very easy to allow stuff to accumulate, and the instinct to hang on to stuff that "may" come in useful some day is difficult to overcome. Be realistic and sensible. This will create more space inside your garden shed plus it will be easier for you to find the things you want. Examine the tools you have stored, and if they are no longer useful, or even dangerous, then this is a good time to get rid of them and think about replacing them if necessary.
6. Nearly done - When the shed is dry enough, you can start restocking the shed, sorting and storing the contents according to its purpose, eg. the garden tools on one side, and the decorating tools on the other. Using shelves, hooks and cabinets can increase the amount of storage in garden sheds and make it much easier to find the things you are looking for when you want them.

If your shed is simply beyond repair, or you are just thinking of getting one or upgrading, please note that we stock the largest choice of garden sheds in Ireland, so there's bound to be a shed that's just right for you!

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