Monday, May 11, 2009

How do I ensure my garden shed dosen't suffer from damp?

Ensure the shed is raised off the ground. Mine sits on bricks no,problems since erection (the shed that is!) Also ensure the felt is properly covering shed above.

How do I ensure my garden shed dosen't suffer from damp?
ensure adequate ventilation underneath it. There should be an air gap under the floor.





Ensure the outside wood is treated.





And renew the roofing felt.. It's cheap and it's a false economy not to. Leave the old stuff on.
Reply:Hi,





Raise it off the ground by at least 12", re-enforce the floor too, to stop you falling throught it.





Give a couple of coats of wood perservtive twice a year.


It should be fine for years to come.
Reply:Just to add,


Don't leave anything leant on she shed as water wil sit on the object and penertrate.
Reply:Spray it with Cuprinol or the old favourite used to by creosote.
Reply:Vents at floor level and as high on the sides as possible.


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