Waterproofing your garden shed.
How to waterproof a garden shed roof.
Your shed roof naturally bears the brunt of water exposure protecting it from all of the rain sleet snow and anything else mother nature throws at us here in britain.
How to waterproof a shed roof.
You can t have a waterproof shed if you don t have a waterproof roof so consider adding a protective layer to this as well.
If you want to extend the life of your garden shed as well as the equipment and tools within your shed must undergo regular maintenance to keep it watertight throughout the year.
The roof will take the majority of inclement weather so attaching roofing felt is one of the most beneficial ways to weatherproof the shed.
Waterproof paint for the outside and insulation for the inside of the shed are good ways to keep moisture from soaking into the wood.
Next weatherproof the floor and walls install siding protect the roof and properly add gutters.
Many sheds have faced the devastating effects of prolonged water damage rotting wood rusty tools and equipment and much worse.
Shed roof felt is one of the easiest materials to fit to a roof and can be done by anybody with a bit of diy experience.
Gable roof sheds feature the popular pitched roof design that allows rain to run off the shed and it provides heaps of internal space.
A skillion roof she on the other hand has a higher door opening which slopes down from the door to the back wall.
This ensures effective rainwater run off extra headroom and greater storage capacity.
When installing felt correctly on a shed roof you can achieve a waterproof membrane that fits seamlessly with the surroundings or stands out dependent on the colour of felt you choose.
When you re waterproofing a shed giving the roof plenty of your time and attention is absolutely vital and there are many things to consider.
An ugly shed roof will not only detract from the way it looks to you and your neighbors but may also affect the overall appraised value of your home if you decide to sell it.
Once you are done leave it to dry.