When spring arrives, a busy time begins for gardeners. But it is precisely then that the damage that winter has left on the garden house becomes apparent. "Wouldn't it be nice if we never had to sand down and paint again!" Many a garden owner thinks. A plastic cladding can make this wish come true and at the same time contributes to the permanent beautification of the arbor.
Plastic cladding is cheap and easy to care for
Diverse selection
There are many different types of plastic cladding:
- Artificial slate in a natural stone look
- Facade panels with and without bevel
- Panels in different widths
- rustic-looking clapboards
and various other more.
- The method
Installing a plastic panel is not difficult. First of all, however, you should take a good look at the garden shed (€24.90) and repair any damaged areas. Once this is done, proceed as follows:
- A batten consisting of vertical battens is mounted on the facade.
- Depending on the version, there are special ventilation grilles that prevent mold from forming.
- The plastic plates are then applied.
This is very uncomplicated, since in most systems the panels are simply clicked into each other. In the area of windows and doors, the panels of the new garden house facade are cut out accordingly.
The advantages
These are obvious: The plastic facade remains beautiful for years and is extremely easy to care for. Occasional hosing down with a garden hose or high-pressure cleaner (€119.90) is usually sufficient.
Are there any disadvantages?
Even if a garden shed cladding made of plastic blends well into the natural environment from a distance, on closer inspection it appears more sterile than natural materials. This can be perceived as disturbing, especially in gardens that are close to nature.
tips
Alternatively, you can clad a garden house that has become unsightly but still stable with real wood. Be sure to impregnate the tongue and groove boards before you process them and renew the protective coating at least every two years.