longest lasting shed paint product

londonTiger

Hi

Im putting up a shed which is pretty close to a wall and no means of repainting it later on. So it has to last long. The shed is going to be made out of redwood (natural rot resistance), it's also treated and I'm going to give it some additional protection by using a very long lasting shed paint.

What product should I go with? Ideally 1 coat because I need to paint all the panels before erecting it and I really dont want to have stuck against the walls drying for a whole week.

Davesnave

Redwood is pine, so only has moderate resistance to decay. It is often quite knotty, which can present difficulties over time, as the knots may drop out or be a source of weakness.

When I treat my chicken sheds, I pay extra attention to the knots. I use a mix of creosote and old engine oil for the outside...

None of this is what you want to hear....

....So products by Sikkens are pretty good, but pricey.

Or there is Western red cedar, which really does have much natural rot resistance and is also pricey.

londonTiger

how sure are you that redwood is a pine? pine is pretty different AFAIK and is rot resistant. And is perfectly suited for cladding because water is not going to dwell on the timber.

Davesnave

londonTiger wrote: »

how sure are you that redwood is a pine? pine is pretty different AFAIK and is rot resistant. And is perfectly suited for cladding because water is not going to dwell on the timber.

They call it redwood to distinguish from white pine, I think.

Yes, it's suitable for cladding and how sheltered the space between shed & wall will certainly make a difference to its life.