Wooden garden shed care

In Brycus, and in other stores specialized in furniture and outdoor articles, most of the wooden garden sheds that are available in the catalog are made of natural Nordic fir wood or tongue and groove pine wood, and although both types of wood are quite resistant, it is recommended that before proceeding with the installation of the shed, the wood of this is treated, in this way, the shed will remain in excellent condition for a long time. The treatment that you apply on the wood should be of fungicidal, insecticidal and water-repellent action, that is, it will protect your shed from fungi, insects and also from moisture.

To treat the wood you can use a protective treatment that is in oil, since the pores of the wood are open, the product will penetrate easily and dry in a short time. It is essential that the wood is treated on both sides, interior and exterior, to ensure complete protection.

After treating the wood, your shed will be protected from moisture, fungi and insects, but will continue to be susceptible to the sun's rays. Over time, the continuous sun exposure to which the wooden shed will be subjected, can cause the appearance of stains and cracks, to prevent this from happening you must apply a moisturizing treatment on the wood.

These treatments are applied after the protective treatment has been completely absorbed by the wood, in this way the two products will not combine and the desired results will be achieved. The moisturizing treatment will penetrate deeply into the wood, will act for several years and will prevent the sun's rays, and changes in temperature, from causing dryness and the appearance of cracks.

Now that your garden shed is protected from all the external factors that can cause damage, it is time to add a touch of color to make it look more attractive and elegant. You can choose between open-pore varnish or closed-pore varnish, the main difference between both options is that the first does not generate a surface film and the second does.

If you opt for open-pore varnish, the wood will enjoy greater protection, since this varnish usually has fungicidal additives that penetrate deeply, while the film that forms the closed-pore varnish can break over time, leaving wood exposed to sunlight and vulnerable to insects, moisture and fungi.

If you want your wooden garden shed to be different from the rest, you can paint and customize it. You just have to make sure you have treated and hydrated the wood before painting it. In the same way, it is important that the paint that you will use in your wooden shed is suitable for exteriors, resistant to water and can be applied on wood.

Start by repairing any cracks that may be on the surface with wood putty and let it dry well. Cover doors, windows, and parts you don't want to paint. Clean the entire surface to be painted with a wood brush. Apply the primer so that the paint adheres better and let it dry. Paint your garden shed carefully and in the color that you like best, let it dry and then continue with the windows, doors and other parts that you want to paint in another color.

Every 6 months you should carry out a deep cleaning to your wooden garden shed. If your shed is varnished you can use a nylon brush to clean the surface, while if you have painted it with special paint for wood you can use a soft sponge.

Washing your house will prevent the accumulation of dust, debris and grease, in addition, it will return the shine and color that you like so much.

When 2 years have elapsed, you should apply the protection and hydration treatment to the wood of your garden shed again, in this way, you will extend its useful life and the shed will always look like new.

Start by gently sanding the surface of the wood so that the treatments penetrate well into it and repeat all the advice that we have given you here.

Taking care of your wooden garden shed is easy, you just have to follow these practical tips with perseverance and dedication.