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Big Shed Maintenance 101

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Machinery Shed in a Farm

Your Easyshed Big Shed is built tough. There’s no question about how it’s made from the best components and designed by ShedSafe standards, ensuring it will stand tall for years on end.

It’s no stranger to wear and rough housing, but a little maintenance never hurt anyone, and it goes a long way to keep it looking sharp. Whether you’re chilling in your man cave or putting in the work in a three-car garage, here are some choice tips to help your Big Shed look pristine and new for years.

Give It a Good Wash

Just like your car or your fence, your Big Shed could use the occasional wash to remove dirt, grime, and corrosive particles from the surface. We recommend washing it down at least twice a year.

Use town water, not bore water or spring water as those contain minerals that can spoil the coating and paint finish.

Keep Dirt Away from the Walls

Sack of Dirts and garden rope

It might seem harmless, but backfilling soil or garden mix against your shed walls is a big no-no. Doing so traps moisture against the steel panels, speeding up corrosion. At worst, it could void your Big Shed’s warranty and leave a nasty stain or hole.

Store Chemicals Safely

If you’re storing fertiliser, fuel, or other chemicals, it’s best to keep them sealed in tight containers and kept at least 300mm away from the walls. These substances can vent corrosive fumes and can weaken steel of any kind over time.

Vermin-Proof It

Pets are great, but pests – not so much or at all. Don’t let your hard work go to waste by letting pesky pests run the place. Use vermin-proofing around the base of your Big Shed to stop rodents and other critters from moving in. Keeping the area around your Big Shed clear and tidy also helps reduce hiding spots and nesting areas.

Remember, pets can stay; pests away!

Stay on Top of General Upkeep

A quick visual check every few months will do the trick. Look for signs of rust, leaks, or wear and touch up any damage promptly. We stand by the quality of our Big Sheds and in 43 years, we haven’t had anyone come back complaining about any problems that developed in the long run.

Living Big Made Easy

Our Big Sheds are Aussie-made with quality steel built for tough conditions. With a little TLC, you’re primed to have a shed that will help keep up with the times and keep looking great for decades to come.

Follow these simple care tips and sit back as you admire your investment. Knowing full well that what keeps your belongings protected is also kept safe and secure.

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