How to renovate it yourself

The roof

Many garden houses are covered with bitumen shingles or roofing felt. If the roof leaks, which can be seen through discoloration or even puddles inside, you can Seal the damage depending on the extent or apply a completely new cover. Take this opportunity to examine the stability of the battens and replace any damaged wood.

The side walls are weathered

While garden houses made of metal or plastic often last for decades and still remain visually attractive, models made of wood require regular painting. Proceed as follows:

• Facade with a brush and that Garden hose or one high pressure cleaner(€ 199.00 at Amazon *) clean.
• Let dry well.
• Sand down wood with a belt or orbital sander.
• Rework with steel wool and / or sandpaper.
• Apply primer and allow to dry through.
• This is followed by at least two coats of weather protection paint.

Insulate garden shed

A modern insulation ensures that the inside of the house does not heat up excessively on hot summer days. At the same time, it keeps frost away and, if the arbor is also equipped with heating, ensures a cozy living atmosphere in winter. If possible, the following should be insulated:

• the floor
• the walls
• the roof
• Windows and doors.

When taking this measure, make absolutely sure that no cold bridges form. Moisture condenses in these areas, which in turn leads to the formation of mold.

Install a heater

Do you want that Garden shed(€ 39.99 at Amazon *) can also be used as a second living room in the winter months, you should also integrate heating during the renovation. There are various options here:

• Mobile oil radiator
• An electric heater
• A gas heater fed by propane gas
• Pellet or wood heating
• Solar heating.

When taking this measure, remember that depending on the type of heater, safety regulations must be observed. You also need one when integrating a fireplace Approval from the responsible building authority.