[Help] Advice on treating new garden shed

[Baker lite]

Every 5 years I slap a bit of Cuprinol colours on all my outbuildings, this year I did a bit ‘Dusky Gem’ looks fabulous [emoji1303]

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

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

....from the local petrol station.

 

[BN9 BHA]

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

I’m still laughing

 

[disgruntled h blocker]

Just slap a mix of creocote and used engine oil. It might stink for a few days but will ensure it lasts for years...and don't forget the base too...

Check out this guy on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9lYEd3LI0Q

 

[BN9 BHA]

Just slap a mix of creocote and used engine oil. It might stink for a few days but will ensure it lasts for years...and don't forget the base too...

Check out this guy on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9lYEd3LI0Q

He’s painted the wall at the same time
State of the other fence at the start of the video, he obviously hasn’t looked after that one

 

[Weststander]

....from the local petrol station.

…. with the price stickers left on.

 

[Weststander]

He’s painted the wall at the same time
State of the other fence at the start of the video, he obviously hasn’t looked after that one

… and killed part of the lawn.

 

[BN9 BHA]

… and killed part of the lawn.

https://youtu.be/-UlsqEL9QtM

Part 2




Some of the comments about the videos are funny

 

[Dr Q]

He’s painted the wall at the same time
State of the other fence at the start of the video, he obviously hasn’t looked after that one

jesus, you wouldn't want Captain Slapdash doing your lounge would you!
'it's a natural product!', refined oil that's been through an engine, hardly!

 

[Barham's tash]

https://youtu.be/-UlsqEL9QtM

Part 2


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Some of the comments about the videos are funny

Bill Nighy is incredibly versatile isnt he?

 

[Bry Nylon]

jesus, you wouldn't want Captain Slapdash doing your lounge would you!
'it's a natural product!', refined oil that's been through an engine, hardly!

"You want plenty on. Plenty on."

 

[Dick Head]

Every 5 years I slap a bit of Cuprinol colours on all my outbuildings, this year I did a bit ‘Dusky Gem’ looks fabulous [emoji1303]

Get Craig round. Noone does wood more good.

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

jesus, you wouldn't want Captain Slapdash doing your lounge would you!
'it's a natural product!', refined oil that's been through an engine, hardly!

Makes you wonder why there's always such a fuss with an oil spill.

 

[BN9 BHA]

jesus, you wouldn't want Captain Slapdash doing your lounge would you!
'it's a natural product!', refined oil that's been through an engine, hardly!

I have been howling watching these videos and reading the comments that follow.
Unbelievable that he’s probably received payment for making these.

 

[Bry Nylon]

I have been howling watching these videos and reading the comments that follow.
Unbelievable that he’s probably received payment for making these.

"I got this old engine oil free from my friendly local garage. They were only too pleased to get rid of it!"

...errr, yeah. They'd be a reason for that, you silly old sod.

 

[Audax]

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

Going back to the topic in question ... also recently had a shed from Skinners. They advised getting it painted to protect it. My Mrs wrangled a free tin of the Protek out of them (and I allowed her to choose the colour ... "Lavender", so we now have a very purple shed. To be fair - it looks a treat).

As far as why you would bother: yes, pressure treating improves the durability of the wood. But then further treating the exterior adds even more longevity. Especially if, as is the case with mine, it's going to be located in a position where it receives a lot of direct sun.

 

[boik]

If you are going to treat the shed you need to treat the inside as well as the outside otherwise the shiplap will bow horrendously and eventually split. Learnt that years ago.

 

[METALMICKY]

Going back to the topic in question ... also recently had a shed from Skinners. They advised getting it painted to protect it. My Mrs wrangled a free tin of the Protek out of them (and I allowed her to choose the colour ... "Lavender", so we now have a very purple shed. To be fair - it looks a treat).

As far as why you would bother: yes, pressure treating improves the durability of the wood. But then further treating the exterior adds even more longevity. Especially if, as is the case with mine, it's going to be located in a position where it receives a lot of direct sun.

Well played your Mrs seeing at the Protek costs an eye watering £65 for 5L tin.

 

[GT49er]

Every 5 years I slap a bit of Cuprinol colours on all my outbuildings, this year I did a bit ‘Dusky Gem’ looks fabulous [emoji1303]

That would be my sensible take on it too. Treat it like a fence - fairly limited choice of colours, but just take your pick and slap it on!

 

[Wardy's twin]

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

I bought a chalet from skinners , certainly wasn't preserved but raw pine. I used a paint similar to the skinners recommendation but got it from brewers, 5 years on its as good as new.