Winterproofing your shed

Position your shed in the best location in your Garden.... sounds strange and it might be too late. However, you can consider moving a smaller building away from tree and overhanging foliage. Sheds also benefit from being on drier ground, don't leave it in the garden corner where the sun never shines

 

Raise your shed off the ground

At least 50mm above ground level, the shed needs to avoid pooled water. Either slabs, a concrete pad or Class 4 timbers - that is pressure treated posts, preferably 75mm x 75mm.  Once again this is a little risky if you have already bought and built your shed. 

 

Ventilation for your shed

Keep the building ventilated, with a good airflow on the otside and the inside of the shed.  Opening windows need to be opened,and closed, depending on the weather. Don't keep electrical items or fabrics in a cold, damp corner.  

Regular shed timber inspecton

Nothing too taxing, check for wearing shed felt and water ingress. Windows and doors might need a flexible silicone sealant  to prevent water finding its way into your garden retreat. 

 

 

Choose, and use,  a water sealant

Dipped sheds should be painted with a wood preservative every year.  Pressure treated sheds will have received this treatment before leaaaving the factory. Both dipped, and pressure-treated, buildings shold be treated to a coat of water sealant every year.