FEATURE: WEATHERPROOFING
manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products is made from pressure treated timber which boasts an industry-leading 25-year anti-rot guarantee. But not all sheds are built equal. For those whose sheds need a little TLC this winter, Forest Garden’s Head of Marketing Jenny Davis, has compiled five top tips to help homeowners weatherproof their shed this winter.
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Clear the gutters and roof The first step to winter-proof a garden shed is to clear out dead leaves and debris from any gutters and the roof. Jenny says: “When leaf debris accumulates, it will also collect and pool water which will cause damp spots. At best, the damp spots will create higher moisture levels inside the shed damaging the garden tools and equipment you have stored. At worst, you’ll also risk rotting the timber structure. Keep the gutters and roof free of debris to prevent dampness from occurring.
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Cut back foliage Jenny says: “Make sure you cut back any overgrown foliage and branches so they are not resting on your timber.”
Any foliage touching your shed will also be a risk for the creation of damp spots, whilst larger vegetation such as branches risk being moved and broken in high
esigned to be completely maintenance-free, the Beckwood range from the UK’s largest
TOP 5 TIPS FOR WINTER-PROOFING GARDEN SHEDS
Forest Garden’s range of weather-beating Beckwood sheds are perfect for those who want fuss-free garden storage with minimal upkeep.
winds or with heavy snow and damaging the structure of the shed.
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The collapsible weatherproof box from Masterplug delivers unrivalled protection with effortless set-up for all outdoor equipment, providing an easy, neat, and safe solution to outdoor power supply.
The box is also supplied with a four socket, eight metre 13A extension lead so you can power every part of your space. As the outdoor living trend
increases year in year, more consumers are looking to transform their outdoor spaces into extensions of their homes, and with this comes the demand for the corresponding comforts that require power to achieve this. Masterplug’s collapsible weatherproof box can be used with a range of electrical items including festive decorations, lighting, water
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Treat the wood If you have a dip-treated shed, it is important to treat the wood. The application of an annual wood preservative paint will protect the timber from moisture, insects and funghi.
Of course, this doesn’t apply to Beckwood sheds that NEVER need treating and have a 25 year guarantee – the longest in the market.
Inspect the roof
Next you’ll need to check the integrity of your felt roof, looking for cracks and damage. Jenny says: “Check for cracks and damage. Replace the old or broken felt to prevent leaks and ensure the interior of your shed and the items you have stored remain dry and safe all winter.”
Consider what you store You’d think that a shed is a shed and you can store
whatever you wish in your shed over winter. The truth is there are many different ways to design and build a shed, some more weatherproof than others. Jenny said: “Some shed designs will let more air and moisture in and will also have shorter lifespans. So carefully consider what you
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features, and inflatable pools and spas.
Unique in the marketplace, the innovative collapsible design makes it extremely compact when being stored, while still being able to securely accommodate different sized cables.
The durable rubber sides allow the depth of the box to be adjusted to accommodate larger in-line transformers, timers, adaptors, extension leads, and makes it easier to collapse down in storage. It also makes it extremely easy
for retailers to stock and display. Packaged and displayed in its collapsed form, it is 50 per cent smaller than Masterplug’s previous outdoor electrical box.
Each box has five cable entries, one for the eight metre extension
lead power cable, and four sockets out for connected devices. Four layers of rubber seals at the cable entry and exit points ensure that the electrical connections remain safe and dry, no matter the cable diameter, whilst interior lugs and Velcro straps hold cables in place. The self-closing, self-locking hinged lid can be easily installed without tools and eliminates the need for any additional securing steps. It is possible to also lock the box with a padlock and use the additional fixings to mount it to a wall if extra security is required. Offering unbeatable protection, the collapsible weatherproof box is IP45 rated, manufactured from UV-stable plastics and rigorously tested to guarantee its resilience in most weather conditions.
store in your shed, like valuable garden tools that could attract rust over the damper months.” A Beckwood shed gives you weather-beating performance for when you want to store more than just spades. The Beckwood Shed collection is available now from
forestgarden.co.uk
Masterplug is part of the Luceco
Group, which also includes the Luceco Lighting and BG Electrical brands. With over eighty years of industry experience, the Luceco Group is internationally recognised as one of the market leaders across the key electrical categories.
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