Rain, snow, sun and wind can be very hard on the arbor, causing it to weather quickly. That's why it's particularly important for frequently used wooden houses to make them weatherproof, as this is the only way they can stay beautiful for as long as possible. These care measures begin with construction and continue routinely every two to three years.
How can I make my garden shed weatherproof?
To make a garden house weatherproof, you should choose a dry location, keep a distance from bushes and trees and treat all boards with wood preservative. Ventilate regularly, clear the roof of leaves and snow and renew a weatherproof coating every two to three years.
Weather protection when setting up
When planning and building the garden house, you can do a lot to ensure that the arbor is well protected from the effects of the weather.
- Choose a dry location or place the house on stilts that ensure good ventilation.
- Keep your distance from bushes and trees to ensure ventilation here too.
- Do not store the building materials directly on the ground.
- Treat all boards with a wood preservative before assembly (€5.00 on Amazon).
- Build the house as quickly as possible.
Air regularly
It smells musty in many garden sheds. This is due to a lack of ventilation. The alternation between cold and warm, damp and dry causes condensation of water, which settles in the corners and small cracks of the wood. If there is no air exchange, the moisture cannot escape. The result is mold formation and the associated musty smell.
Regular and correct ventilation can help. Open windows and doors wide and then close them again. A permanently tilted window would also be a condensation point.
Remove leaves, branches and snow from the roof
This ensures that the gutter can quickly drain away rain and that waterlogging does not form on the roof. This could get under the roofing felt, over time the wood would become rotten and water could penetrate into the interior through the leak.
Wood lives
Wood is a natural material that works through the seasonal change of warm and cold and the humidity. Therefore, inspect all connection points regularly. If you find damaged areas, discoloration or even mold, you should repair them quickly.
Tip
The initial weather protection coating must also be renewed every two to three years. However, don't make the mistake of simply painting over it in the hope that the increasingly thick layer of paint will provide good protection. To ensure that the glaze can penetrate the wood, you should sand the arbor before each new coat of paint.
