It is advisable to subject the garden house to a regular inventory. Wind and weather, but also use, leave their mark, which you should eradicate as soon as possible. If you take good care of the house, it will last much longer. In addition, small repairs can usually be carried out inexpensively and easily on your own.
Skilled do-it-yourselfers can repair minor damage themselves
To determine which work is necessary, first empty the house completely, clean it thoroughly and then check:
- the roof
- the outer and inner walls
- the ground
- and as far as possible the foundation.
The roof
In order to be able to check the condition of this part of the building, leaves and dirt must first be thoroughly swept away. Are the roofing felt, shingles or tiles still attached, or has the covering come loose in one place? Defects that are not visible at first glance are indicated by light discoloration or moisture inside.
You can easily repair a leak in the roofing felt with roofing paint, cold glue and a few new sheets. However, depending on the extent of the damage, it may be necessary to completely replace the roof covering and the lathing.
The facade
Check both the exterior and interior facade. Rotten parts of the wall are replaced, deep cracks and holes are sealed with wooden spatula.
The walls should be sanded and repainted at regular intervals. Special weather protection paint is suitable for the outside area, use an interior glaze for the inside area. After priming, at least two coats are required to protect the wood well from the weather.
foundation and floor
Many garden owners neglect the base of the garden house during regular inspections. Especially with older arbours, the subsoil has often sagged in one place and the house is no longer stable.
In this case, be sure to straighten the compensation dimensions. Since this is not entirely uncomplicated, it may make sense to consult a specialist here.
tips
With a little skill in the renovation, the rustic, morbid charm of an older garden house can be retained. This can account for the special charm of the arbour, because this look fits in extremely well with natural gardens.