[al78]

The (wooden) shed on the community allotment I'm involved with is starting to look in a bit of a sorry state, with the preservative that was applied several years ago starting to flake. I intend to apply a new layer or two when the weather gets warmer/more settled next Spring. When the time comes, what is the correct procedure before applying the preservative? Is it necessary to give the shed a full clean with sugar soap and sand it down first (the latter will be hard work without a power tool)?

[sunshineband]

What is it painted in that is flaking? A quick sand to get rid of loose flakes would be sensible and with a hand held sanding block shouldn't be too bad it you do it in several stints

If it is growing green algae on it then scrubbing this off first would be a good idea too

[snowdrops]

I’ve just repainted mine but gave it a rub down with a wire brush, removed the flaking paint very well, it had been done in B&Q wood paint & has been repainted in Wickes wood paint for sawn timber

[compostqueen]

I was just trying to imagine what a retreating she’d looked like 🤔. Camouflage colours perhaps 😎

I’ll get me coat ☺️

[Fairy Plotmother]

I’ve just repainted mine but gave it a rub down with a wire brush, removed the flaking paint very well, it had been done in B&Q wood paint & has been repainted in Wickes wood paint for sawn timber

Scrubbed down with a stiff brush on mine too. I have no time to stand on ceremony.🤣