The guy who built my shed doesn’t use treated timber as he said it’s more prone to warping. Don’t know if that true or not but it’s what he said. Given it was built in a warm garage and the sent out into the cold, I’d say the boards have shrunk away from joins allowing water to get in. What does the man who built it say?
I'd nearly settle for that at the minute MarkMy old timber garage actually did the opposite, it would be well sealed in winter but come summer the boards would dry out and shrink and there would be gaps everywhere, drove me mad, then the next winter it would close up again lol
Thanks @swansty, might explain that then. I was sold on the fact that using treated timber would guarantee it's longevity lol
Rang him up and he said I've built loads of sheds and they've never leaked. Also said it was probably the paint (Cuprinol ducksback) as its water based and I should have got him an oil based paint as water runs off it better. He never mentioned this at the time and was happy to use it though lol. Generally feel fobbed off by him
I'd nearly settle for that at the minute Mark
Paint water seal on the outside. It’ll make the water run off.
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There's nothing like old creosote. Soaked my decking in it last year and the water doesn't get near it. No green stuff growing either
Is it not slippy as when wet? That's what I treated myself shed with. Put it on thick. Although it's not as good as 20/30 years ago you can get decent stuff in some farm supplies or builders merchants. I got my 20l drum from Blain bros in SaintfieldThere's nothing like old creosote. Soaked my decking in it last year and the water doesn't get near it. No green stuff growing eitherView attachment 313099
I had mine done in red brick. I can’t quite remember how many I bought, but they were cut in half basically and the front glued onIs anyone aware of how much more it would be to have this front, instead of the generic one
There's nothing like old creosote. Soaked my decking in it last year and the water doesn't get near it. No green stuff growing eitherView attachment 313099
This is the closest stuff I can find, but it's pretty shyte to be honest. After a year it just fades away.Where did you get the old creosote, I need some and can't get it anywhere now ??
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Looking some advice on lighting.
Half of my setup will be a power rack/gym setup which I want well lit up - no sky lights so no natural light available (unless roller door open).
What lighting setup has everyone went for?
Led Baton lights/panels/spots?
Any feedback appreciated
Thanks for the heads up man.Having had Screwfix ones before, which were decent btw I went with these from Yesss this time, much better light off them, only have two of the six fitted though!
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