Keeping your Shed Dry
Many customers like to seal their metal shed to their concrete base. This is especially true in the wetter parts of the country, or where the shed is located in a low-lying part of the garden. If water pools on your concrete base, there is a chance of water entering your shed.
Sealing your Shed Against the Rain
When your shed is secured directly to your concrete base or patio tiles, applying sealant is a quick, easy and effective solution. There are many variants of silicone sealant on the market. When it comes to selecting a suitable sealant, there are two important factors to consider:
- The silicone should be acid-free. Regular silicone used by builders and plumbers may be acidic, which will be damaging to steel sheds. Avoid acetoxy, which is also known as acetic acid cure or acid cure sealant.
- Make sure that it is suitable for exterior use!
Suitable Shed Sealants
We can’t recommend a specific brand, but do a Google search for “non acid external silicone sealant” or “neutral cure silicone sealants” (or ask an expert at a DIY store). Neutral cure sealants are excellent but can take longer to set than acidic alternatives, so it may be wise to apply silicone when you know you have a couple of dry days ahead. Once cured, it should give you many years’ protection.
The Biohort Advantage
One thing worth noting is that Biohort offers a number of flooring options that physically lift the shed a couple of inches off the ground. Their SmartBase and the floor frame and panels both achieve the same result, and should keep all but the biggest deluge out. By going down this route, you will not necessarily need to apply sealant at all.
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