Many people think that once you have your garden shed set up you can just leave it. This is not actually true, particularly if you want your shed to last. It is a good idea to perform maintenance on your garden shed throughout the year. There are a lot of things that you can do but there are also some things that you really shouldn't do to your shed.

Garden sheds and the seasons

As your garden shed is exposed to the elements there are certain things that you should do each season. There are some things that can be done at any time during the year but other should be done in certain seasons.

Spring

Spring is a good time to do some maintenance on your garden sheds. Like with you home you should do some spring cleaning. It may amaze you the amount of clutter that can collect in your shed over the winter months. You should also check for interior damage and spots of water damage that may have come about during winter. If the shed needs some new paint then this is the time to do it.

Summer

Summer is the time when you should make sure that all the things that should have been done in spring are done. You should also try to tidy up the shed at this point. Make sure that what is in the shed is the stuff that you need and get rid of anything that you don't.

Autumn

Autumn can be a very busy time for shed maintenance. This is when you need to make sure that your shed is ready to face the winter elements. Check and see if any waterproofing is still alright and start checking for holes that can cause problems later on. You may also want to check the windows of the shed to make sure that they can close properly.

Winter

Winter can be a trying time for your shed as the weather is much harsher than in other seasons. It is also a hard time for the tools that are stored in your shed. If there is any leak in the shed then the tools will suffer. The best idea is to make sure that your shed's selves are alright and place your tools on there.

Painting and cleaning of your garden shed

Painting and cleaning of your garden shed is very important and can be done at any time of the year. When you choose the paint you want make sure that it is water resistant as that will stop the wood from retaining water. Cleaning your shed should also be done regularly. Not only should you clean your garden tools but also sweep the floor of the shed and get rid of any cobwebs that may be around.

What not to do to your wooden sheds

There are a few things that you should not do to wooden sheds when performing maintenance. One of these things is to get half way through something and then leave it. Wood sheds have many things that can happen if you do this. The wood can swell and rot which destroys the entire shed.

It is very important that you perform maintenance on your garden shed throughout the year. The reason for this is that you will then not have to do one big maintenance day which is never fun.