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- Make the garden house weatherproof - so you have to proceed
- Weather protection when setting up
- Ventilate regularly
- Remove leaves, branches and snow from the roof
- Wood lives
- Tips
A garden house should be protected from wind and weather
Make the garden house weatherproof - so you have to proceed
Rain, snow, sun and wind can add a lot to the arbor, causing it to weather quickly. Therefore, it is important, especially in the frequently used wooden houses to make them weatherproof, because only so they remain beautiful for as long as possible. These nurturing activities begin at the onset and continue routinely at two to three year intervals.
Weather protection when setting up
Already during the planning and construction of the garden house, you can do much that the arbor is well protected from the weather.
Ventilate regularly
In many summer houses it smells musty. This is due to lack of ventilation. The change from cold to warm, humid and dry leads to condensation of water, which is reflected in the corners and small cracks of the wood. If there is no exchange of air, the moisture can not escape. Mold growth and the associated smell of musty are the result.
Regular and correct ventilation creates a remedy. Open windows and doors wide and then close them again. A permanently tilted window would also be a condensation point.
Remove leaves, branches and snow from the roof
This ensures that the gutter can drain rain quickly and prevents waterlogging on the roof. This could get under the roofing felt, over time, the wood would be rotten and water can penetrate through the leak into the interior.
Wood lives
Wood is a natural material that works by the seasonal change of warm and cold and the humidity. Therefore inspect all joints regularly. If you find damaged areas, discoloration or even mildew you should repair them quickly.
Tips
The first-ever weatherproofing must also be renewed every two to three years. However, do not make the mistake of simply repainting in the hope that the thicker and thicker paint layer will provide good protection. In order for the glaze to penetrate into the wood, you should sand down the arbor before each new coat of paint.