Cities
Des Plaines, IL
Naperville, IL
Niles, IL
Oak Park, IL
Oswego, IL
Plainfield, IL
Diet
Ideal Protein Protocol
Ideal Protein Alternatives
Keto Diet
Weight Watchers
Finance
Budgeting For Moms
Personal Finance
Interests
Cleaning Tips
Gardening Tips
Travel Tips
Marketing
Facebook Ads
Google AdWords
Search Engine Optimization
Tech
Arlo Cameras
Ring Home Security
Smart Home
SmartThings
☰
Login
Remember
Register
Gardening Tips Group
Questions
Popular
Tags
Users
Ask a Question
About
Gardening Tips
Questions
So need some advice please.
So need some advice please.
+4
votes
asked
Apr 14, 2020
by
soileau3
(
170
points)
So need some advice please. About 3 or 4 months ago I got a second hand shed, but due to the recent heat wave the wood is shrinking I think. Any advice on how to stop it? Or fix it. I have started to fill the gaps with sealant. Thanks!
advice
wood
Please
log in
or
register
to answer this question.
3
Answers
0
votes
answered
Apr 14, 2020
by
christi2
(
3.2k
points)
Looks damaged like the parts that slot into each other have been snapped off
commented
Apr 14, 2020
by
soileau3
(
170
points)
@
christi2
wasnt like that when I got it. I just assumed it was the heat doing it
commented
Apr 14, 2020
by
christi2
(
3.2k
points)
@
soileau3
heat shouldn't do that if it was originally built like that . Heat can shrink wood but I presume that shed was built with that wood from factory ? Or have you replaced panels
commented
Apr 14, 2020
by
soileau3
(
170
points)
@
christi2
2nd hand shed. Got it for free but seems to be getting worse
commented
Apr 14, 2020
by
christi2
(
3.2k
points)
@
soileau3
strange one that maybe get some more photos of while side
Please
log in
or
register
to add a comment.
0
votes
answered
Apr 14, 2020
by
stove4
(
150
points)
If it's 2nd hand it could need treating again. The wood may have taken on some moisture and as it's getting warm the wood is shrinking as the moisture content drops. The treatment will feed the wood and also protect for another good length of time.
Please
log in
or
register
to add a comment.
0
votes
answered
Apr 14, 2020
by
lorilee
(
150
points)
Could it be settling and dropping?
Please
log in
or
register
to add a comment.
The Gardening Tips Group
is where you can always find questions, answers, advice, reviews & recommendations from other community members about
do-it-yourself outdoor projects and gardens for flowers and vegetables
.
Most popular tags
garden
ideas
paint
plant
advice
plants
fence
grass
colour
water
house
flower
front
flowers
patio
seeds
ground
painted
large
leaves
Related questions
+3
votes
3
answers
Hello, I need a bit of help and advice please I have 2 pallet boxes that Iv put together and want to turn them into outdoor sofas!
asked
May 25, 2020
by
firecrest
(
150
points)
advice
wood
+7
votes
6
answers
First time having a proper garden of my own so need some grass advice please!
asked
May 25, 2020
by
lasko28
(
220
points)
garden
advice
seeds
green
0
votes
0
answers
Hey guys, I need some advice please so we've recently moved into a house and it's got a shed.
asked
Mar 25, 2020
by
poussette
(
120
points)
advice
house
+58
votes
45
answers
Hi all, having a nightmare dismantling pallets, any advice on the best way to do it without splitting the wood please?
asked
Apr 20, 2020
by
cooley27
(
820
points)
advice
wood
+84
votes
77
answers
Hi guys need some advice please.my OH has made a veg patch frame, do I have to line it with weed control material before I put soil and compost in?
asked
Apr 18, 2020
by
sportsman
(
1.3k
points)
compost
advice
...