Shed Maintenance: What Do You Need to Do?

If you keep up with shed maintenance, your new outbuilding will look better and last longer. After you’ve put in the time, money and effort to build a backyard shed, you want to get the most out of it.

Trust Our 10-Year Warranty

First, it’s important to know that A-Shed USA offers a 10-year limited warranty on all our sheds. We are that confident in the quality of our construction. We take full responsibility for any builder defect that causes problems with your shed.

You can depend on our capable, skilled building team to take care of the issue quickly — just give us a call. For the warranty to be valid, you must paint siding within 90 days of delivery, proof of paint purchase required.

What to Watch For

Always keep an eye on your shed’s siding, looking for signs of peeling or flaking. A-Shed USA uses high-quality siding that comes with a manufacturer’s 50-year warranty. But it’s essential that you keep up with painting it regularly so that it’s protected from the elements.

What You Can Do

How can you can extend the life of your shed?

First, trim all overhanging tree branches. In a bad storm, a branch could break and fall on the roof. This could potentially be catastrophic for your backyard shed. Even if overhanging branches don’t look dead, it’s best to stay proactive and prune them before they cause a problem.

Also trim vegetation around the edges of the shed. This will help prevent insect infestations as well as moisture buildup, which could lead to rot. Direct lawn sprinklers away from your shed to avoid repeatedly soaking it unnecessarily.

Another shed maintenance tip is to make sure water doesn’t drain toward your shed. Pooling water near the shed’s foundation can lead to damage, mold and rot. It could eventually weaken the entire structure. Assess your landscaping’s drainage patterns and talk to a professional for tips on how to redirect water flow if necessary.

Call Us Right Away

Notice a problem with your storage shed? Don’t wait — call our team right away. If you’re ready to replace an outdated shed with a new outbuilding, you can view our prices online or get in touch with us and share your thoughts on a custom construction. A-Shed USA is your top resource for shed maintenance and new builds.