Maintaining Your Shed Through Hurricane Season
Your shed is a useful space for you to work, store equipment or even entertain guests if it’s big enough. If you do not regularly maintain your shed however, then you may find that it doesn’t last as long as you’d like. Here are some tips that will help you to maximize the life of your investment without much effort at all. Take a look below to find out more about shed maintenance in the hurricane season.
Skirting
Most sheds are set on blocks, so there is an exposed section underneath. This is great as it promotes ventilation, but you should have a lattice installed. This will keep critters and nuisance pets from crawling underneath.
Stain
If your shed has some wooden siding, trim, or floor then you’ll need to check it for moisture. If you want to stop your shed from absorbing moisture, then you can easily apply some shed stain treatment to the exterior walls or the wooden floor.
Gutters
It’s also possible for you to prolong the life of your shed by installing some gutters and some downspouts. You can do this alongside the roof. Water will then run away from your system, preventing rainfall build-up.
Let your Shed Breathe
Don’t fill the space around your shed too much. Piling dirt or mulch against your shed will reduce ventilation, causing wood rot.
Maintaining a shed does not take a lot of effort, but it’s possible for you to prevent years’ worth of damage if you know the steps you need to take. This guide from Frank’s Sheds will help you to stop common issues such as rot while keeping pesky critters out once and for all.