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Shed Maintenance

Although the specialist in-house design and manufacturing teams at Dunster House ensure that all the sheds we sell

are built to last, performing regular maintenance will help prolong the life of your shed and protect your investment.

Here at Dunster House, we recommend that systematic checks are carried out on your wooden shed at least once

a year. Here is a list of the key areas to focus on when performing maintenance.

Base

The timber of a shed that sits on an uneven base will deteriorate, twist and eventually break. If your shed is showing

any of these signs, it is vitally important that you rebuild your shed on an adequate base, to prevent any further

damage.

If laid correctly, a flat, level, resilient base offers the necessary protection against damp and moisture found

in the ground.

Inspecting the roof of your garden shed

Over time, the felt on your shed roof will inevitably suffer damage. You should be looking to check for damage,

at least, annually. If you do find any wear and tear, act on it as soon as possible, as leaving it will cause more damage

to the shed itself and to the contents inside.

Should you discover a rip or tear, the best course of action is to replace it immediately. At Dunster House, we sell

high-grade mineral felt. More information on replacing the shed's roof material can be found here:

http://dunsterhouse/product-maintenance-guide-wooden-sheds

Protecting your shed against damp and moisture

Damp and moisture are the two things that are going to do the most damage to your shed; so going the extra mile,

beyond just making sure that your wooden shed is treated, can really help to protect your investment.

Water repellent treatment

How you customise and decorate your product is up to you, however we would recommend that you use

an appropriate water repellent treatment. This really helps minimise the amount of moisture that the timber can

absorb, therefore minimising the risk of any major movement.

(Please note: water repellent treatment is not the same as pressure treatment, which protects against rot

and insect infestation, and which we guarantee for 10 Years!)

Maintaining your shed's environment

Ensuring that your wooden shed is in the best possible position within your garden can go a long way to protecting

it against damp and moisture. Water which consistently drips from leaves and branches can cause serious damage,

as can a branch that comes into immediate contact with a felt roof. Therefore measures should be taken to regularly

cut back any overhanging trees which may be in close proximity to your shed.

Wooden shed drainage

Ideally, if possible, your wooden shed should be placed at the highest point of your garden as this will aid drainage

naturally. Guttering can also be fitted to redirect water away from your shed, representing an excellent investment

for prolonging the life of your wooden shed.

Sealing your shed windows

Applying silicone where the glass meets the timber will help to seal the window and increase its resistance to water.

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