Waterproofing your garden shed is a must if you want to keep your belongings in pristine condition. While all Easyshed products are designed to be water-tight, there are a few additional things you can do to ensure zero moisture enters your shed.
Use a Rebated Concrete Slab
If you’re seeking waterproofing from a concrete slab, it’s best to go with a rebated one.
A rebated concrete slab helps keep water out by creating a small “ledge” around the perimeter of your shed floor, preventing water from seeping underneath the base channels.
Your shed wall sits on the “rebate”, the lower part of the slab, while the main floor of the shed is slightly higher. This ensures that any water pooling on the ground outside is prevented from seeping in under the shed walls, due to the higher slab level on the inside of the shed.
Simply put: the walls sit lower, the floor sits higher, and gravity does the rest.
If you’ve purchased an Easyshed garden shed, refer to your assembly instructions for precise dimensions and diagrams or reach out via any of our support channels if you have any enquiries.
Add Insulation
Next, we’ll address water inside the shed. Insulation is a helpful way to prevent condensation and protect your shed and its contents.
There are plenty of options when it comes to insulation, but a foil micro-perforated wall wrap will do the job. Secure insulation to the walls and roof of your shed to help prevent condensation which then drips onto the shed contents.
For a tidy finish, you can screw MDF boards in place to cover things up neatly once insulation is set.
Pick a Roof Fit for Your Yard
Every roof type has its pros. Here’s a quick rundown to help you choose!
Gable roof sheds feature the popular pitched roof design that allows rain to run off the shed effortlessly. The peak height also provides more vertical space inside.
A Skillion roof shed has a higher door opening which slopes down from the door to the back wall. This ensures effective water run-off to a specific side.
Flat roof sheds are often used in covered areas due to their compact size and snug fit. If set in the open, drilling some holes in the roof channels can aid in letting water out to drain on your preferred side.
Ensure Proper Assembly
Every Easyshed flatpack kit comes with the shed’s assembly instructions. The pages contain decades of shed expertise, tips, and diagrams designed, compiled, and made by our experts for everyone - from DIY enthusiasts taking their first crack at a shed project, to experienced pros in their respective trades.
We get the urge to wing it as the kits are pretty straightforward in nature, but we highly recommend giving the instructions a read through to ensure everything goes up as intended. Ensure every panel, wall, door, and roof are constructed correctly.
True to an authentic DIY experience, the steps allow for adjustments like screw placement and door repositioning (for select models). If you run into any unfamiliar territory, just reach out and we’d be happy to help walk you through.
Keep It Dry, Keep It Easy
No shed can promise to be 100% waterproof, but an Easyshed that’s built right, sealed, insulated, and maintained properly will be your best chance at protecting your tools and equipment from the Aussie weather.
To top that off, all Easyshed garden sheds come with a Lifetime Warranty, are designed locally by Aussies, and made locally in our factory in Albury, NSW.
Buy well, build once, follow these tips, and you’re on your way to a stress-free and reliable space for years to come.
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