“Can I use decking treatment for my wooden shed?”

Absolutely! This will help to preserve the wood and offer protection against the elements. It stops the wood from rotting making sure your shed lasts for years to come.

“How do I prepare my shed for winter?”

It’s always a good idea to apply some kind of treatment to your timber, as this will help make sure it’s protected from the elements. It’s also worth looking for any gaps or cracks in the wood – this could allow water to seep through and add stress to your wood. If you find any, just use a little sealant to fill them in.

Because the weather could make the wood swell slightly, it’s worth loosening the timber joints slightly. This helps to take some of the stress away – just remember to tighten them up again when it starts getting warmer again.

As well as considering the shed frame, it’s also worth taking the time to organise what’s inside. For example, you might want to make sure electrical items are covered and not sitting on the floor, just in case any water finds its way inside. Try to avoid hanging things from the roof or packing things too tightly against the walls – this will add to the strain should swelling occur which, in turn, makes the shed frame weaker.

“How can I weatherproof my shed?”

Again, decking treatment is going to help make sure your wooden frame is as protected as it can be from the elements. If possible, make sure your shed is slightly raised off the ground. This stops any water on the ground soaking into the wood, which can result in rot or mould – both of which weaken your shed.

“Can I add guttering to my shed?”

You can. Not all sheds come with pre-installed guttering but that doesn’t mean you can’t install your own. Just remember to make sure you:

Keep it free from leaves and blockages
Add sealant to the edges of your windows
Check the water is draining correctly from your shed’s foundation<

“How often should I seal my shed?”

Try and make sure you’re doing this at least once a year. This will help make it last for as long as possible, giving you the best value for money.

If your question isn’t on there, don’t worry – you can always contact us. You can either call us on 0116 231 2876 or click here to use our contact form.

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Garden Access

If your garden is difficult to access it can go a long way to keep out any potential shed burglars. Make sure your fencing is secure, and consider planting hedges as an extra obstacle.

Shed Location

If your shed is tucked away out of sight then it gives an intruder all the time they need to access your property without being seen. By placing your shed within view it will allow you to keep an eye on it from the house and can act as that all-important deterrent.

Door

Use a good quality hasp and padlock to secure your shed door – being careful to ensure that any screws are covered so that they can’t be removed from the outside. The same principle applies to your hinges, which are worth investing in to make sure your shed door acts as the barrier it was designed to be.

Windows

If your shed houses any valuable items then you won’t want them to be on display to thieves. Use a scrap of netting or other material to cover the window so that your property is not visible, but light can still come through for you to see by.

Alarm

To really achieve peace of mind about your shed security, you could consider installing an alarm. It is sometimes possible to include the shed in an existing home alarm system, but standalone units are also available for this specific purpose.

Here at Sunningdale Timber we manufacture high quality sheds in Leicester and the surrounding areas. Working to meet your individual size, shape and budget requirements we can build and deliver your ideal shed within just 7 working days.

Fill in our online contact form and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Although the qualities of hardwood are not universally defined, many of them are known for their density which makes it the perfect material for projects that require high levels of durability and strength. Hardwood is popular for making fine furniture and decorative doors or wall panels, but here are a few alternative suggestions of ways to make use of this resilient material:

Guitar

Fender and Jackson use alder wood to make their iconic electric guitars. With a straight grain and even texture this wood provides a beautiful material for these lovingly crafted instruments.

Baseball Bat

Hardwood is robust and durable enough to withstand the impact of a baseball hurtling through the air at lightning speeds.

Walking Stick

Ash has an intrinsic elasticity which gives it great pliability and allows it to be curved and shaped into a comfortable handle. Once set it boasts the strength to take the weight of a grown adult without risk of splitting.

Smoking Pipe

Cherry wood is traditionally used to create decorative smoking pipes that are rich in colour and durable enough to last for many years.

Here at Sunningdale Timber we provide the highest quality of hardwood timber from a huge variety of trees. Every type of hardwood has its own individual qualities and aesthetics, so we are always happy to offer expert advice to help you decide which one will work best for you.

To find out more about the range of products that we can offer, call us on 0116 231 2876 or fill in our online contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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