[Help] Advice on treating new garden shed

[METALMICKY]

Ok so I've just bought a new shed which is pressure treated. Does it need treating or not?

I've been scouring online for advice but it all seems to be conflicting. Some say leave it for 6-12 months as the timber will need to weather. Some say treat with sealer to protect from uv and water damage. I then look at sealers which are all clear which I don't want and are not specific regarding pressure treated timber or are for anti rot/mould/ fungus which I'm assuming a pressure treated timber is already treated for. So now I'm really confused.

Anyone have any ideas on how to treat new pressure treated wood preferably a stain or dark colour? Water based or oil based product?

Skinners who sold me the shed are giving it the hard sell for Pro Tek Royal Exterior which is £65 for a 5 litre tin. It's only a small 7 x 5 apex shed.

Cheers

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Respectfulness

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Nice bunch of flowers, a box of Ferrero Rocher and you're in.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Nice bunch of flowers, a box of Ferero Roche and you're in.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Nice bunch of flowers, a box of Ferero Roche and you're in.

I would have thought given who the OP is, an Atomic Thunderbuster is most likely to get you a "Boogie Boogie".

#onefortheteenagers

 

[Stat Brother]

It's a garden shed, buy it a lovely lawnmower.
Or give it something manly like a row of Coffee Mate jars with the lids stuck to the underside of a shelf and fill those with nails, screws, bolts and washers.

You'll have it at "hello".

 

[Bry Nylon]

Nice bunch of flowers, a box of Ferrero Rocher and you're in.

Play your cards right and it might let you smash it’s back doors in

 

[WATFORD zero]

I hate to be the grown up, but if it's been pressure treated it should be good for 15 years at least. Pressure treated means sprayed with preservative under pressure, so shouldn't need anything else. Giving it a 'treatment' - painting it from a bucket of some cheap muck from a DIY shop every 5 years isn't a bad idea

And since I discovered Corrugated Onduline roofing for sheds - sorted.

Or you could try turning it on and off again

 

[AmexRuislip]

Ok so I've just bought a new shed which is pressure treated. Does it need treating or not?

I've been scouring online for advice but it all seems to be conflicting. Some say leave it for 6-12 months as the timber will need to weather. Some say treat with sealer to protect from uv and water damage. I then look at sealers which are all clear which I don't want and are not specific regarding pressure treated timber or are for anti rot/mould/ fungus which I'm assuming a pressure treated timber is already treated for. So now I'm really confused.

Anyone have any ideas on how to treat new pressure treated wood preferably a stain or dark colour? Water based or oil based product?

Skinners who sold me the shed are giving it the hard sell for Pro Tek Royal Exterior which is £65 for a 5 litre tin. It's only a small 7 x 5 apex shed.

Cheers

Now there's no creosote available anymore, we'll legally.
I know that my mate mixes his old motorbike engine oil with a cheap wood preservative and paint on his shed and fence, worked a treat.

 

[METALMICKY]

I hate to be the grown up, but if it's been pressure treated it should be good for 15 years at least. Pressure treated means sprayed with preservative under pressure, so shouldn't need anything else. Giving it a 'treatment' - painting it from a bucket of some cheap muck from a DIY shop every 5 years isn't a bad idea

And since I discovered Corrugated Onduline roofing for sheds - sorted.

Or you could try turning it on and off again

The eventual arrival of a grown up was well overdue.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

I use old engine oil, but I like the rich, dark colour. A new shed won't need doing for a few years. Watch for the greying effect, then you know it's time to get mucky and I prefer the oil based stuff, rather than water based

 

[wellquickwoody]

Nice bunch of flowers, a box of Ferrero Rocher and you're in.

A day at the beach perhaps?

 

[METALMICKY]

A day at the beach perhaps?

Bit late on the hilarity aren't you

 

[LamieRobertson]

Nice bunch of flowers, a box of Ferrero Rocher and you're in.

I’d that what Mrs Harry bought you?

 

[jackanada]

I'd give it a year then go for Holzol weather oil.

 

[timbha]

Ok so I've just bought a new shed which is pressure treated. Does it need treating or not?

Skinners who sold me the shed are giving it the hard sell for Pro Tek Royal Exterior which is £65 for a 5 litre tin. It's only a small 7 x 5 apex shed.

Cheers

Can’t say much about other products but I used this on Skinners’ recommendation and it works a treat giving your shed a varnished (well protected) finish. Needs a few coats first time but well worth it

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

The eventual arrival of a grown up was well overdue.

Sorry, dad.

 

[OzMike]

Get a new handle for the door and oil the hinges, it will like that.

 

[Swansman]

Treat it like you want it to treat you.

 

[METALMICKY]

Get a new handle for the door and oil the hinges, it will like that.

Bit late on your hilarious comedy! It's been done, we chortled for 2 seconds then most of us moved on.