Rain, snow, sun and wind can take a toll on the arbor, causing it to weather quickly. That is why it is particularly important for the wooden houses that are used frequently to make them weatherproof, because this is the only way to keep them beautiful for as long as possible. These maintenance measures begin with construction and continue routinely every two to three years.

A garden house should be protected from wind and weather

Weather protection when setting up

You can do a lot to ensure that the arbor is well protected from the weather during the planning and construction of the garden house.

  • Choose a dry location or place the house on stilts that provide good ventilation.
  • Keep your distance from bushes and trees so that ventilation is also guaranteed here.
  • Do not store building materials directly on the ground.
  • Treat all boards with a wood preservative before assembly.
  • Build the house as quickly as possible.

Ventilate regularly

In many garden houses it smells musty. This is due to a lack of ventilation. The alternation of cold and warm, damp and dry causes water to condense, which settles in the corners and small cracks of the wood. If there is no air exchange, the moisture cannot escape. Mold formation and the associated musty smell are the result.

Regular and correct airing will help. 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 off rain quickly and that no waterlogging forms on the roof. This could get under the roofing felt, over time the wood would rot and water could get inside through the leak.

wood lives

Wood is a natural material that works through the seasonal change from warm and cold and the humidity. You should therefore inspect all connection points regularly. If you find damaged areas, discoloration or even mold, you should repair them quickly.

tips

The initial weather protection coating must also be renewed every two to three years. However, don't make the mistake of just painting over it in the hope that the layer of paint, which is getting thicker and thicker, will provide good protection. In order for the glaze to penetrate the wood, you should sand down the arbor before each new coat of paint.

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