Garden Shed Water Leeking In

stuthejag

I moved house last year and inherited a Garden Shed. I gave it a new coat of paint this time last year using AquaShield Shed & Fence paint. One side takes a battering in the winter and let's in water. Should I just re-paint it, replace the wood or I was thinking of sanding it down and re-applying the Paint. Also should I treat the wood first ?

Thanks in Advance.

latecomer

Try and find where the water is getting in and fix that rather than just paint it again and hope for the best. Is it leaking between the planks or at the roof/window etc?

stuthejag

I think it could be between the planks or it could be seeping in through the wood.

thanks

maninthestreet

Is it tongue-and-groove or shiplap construction? Get a hose pipe out and try to identify where the water is getting in.

27col

It is completely pointless to have a shed that lets in water.A shed is a very easy thing to work on. Remove the boards and staple up some form of water resistant membrane, ie, building paper or plastic sheeting or such like. Then re-fix the boards or install new ones. Especially on the most exposed side. Only then, think about painting the thing. You must be looking for something to do, to even think about sanding down a whole shed.