Summer houses can provide a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, but only if they are well-maintained. By following a few simple tips, you can keep your summer house clean, tidy and in good condition for years to come. Here are a few tips on what maintenance my summer house needs.
The most important thing to remember is to keep everything clean inside. This includes sweeping and mopping the floors, wiping down surfaces, and vacuuming the furniture and carpets. Outside you need to keep the roof in tip-top condition and make sure it’s painted to protect it from the weather. If you follow these summer house maintenance tips it should last at least 10 years. Here we will dive a little deeper into these points.
Cleaning is key
A summer house needs to be clean and tidy to prolong its longevity and to prevent pests from taking up residence.
Do you need to clean your summer house every week? No. Not in the winter months. Checking it every few weeks would be a good idea. In the Summer months and when in use, yes.
If your summer home has wood floors you may need to clean them more frequently because they won’t last as long as hardwood floors. Sweeping and mopping the floors is a good routine to get into. If you have carpets, give them a vacuum.
Tidying
Make sure that you clean out any rubbish left lying around after it’s been used. Empty those bins! You don’t want pests and unwanted smells next time you open your summer house doors!
Roof maintenance
Without a doubt, the most expensive part of maintaining Summer houses is the roof. The maintenance of your roof is also important if you want to extend its life span.
Summer house roofs are usually made of these main elements:
1) plywood, which is impermeable and resistant to UV rays.
2) metal that needs to be maintained for structural integrity. This is done by periodically cleaning and repairing the roofing material.
3) felt which will need replacing every few years and checked over for damage.
When it comes to maintaining your roof, it’s important to keep the following in mind – regularly inspect your roof for any signs of wear and tear. Look for cracks and leaks.
What shall I use to paint my summer house?
Using a wood stain or a timber exterior paint would be the best choice. You can also paint the inside of your summer house if you want to. A nice white would make it look bright, clean and fresh.
General Maintenance on your summer house
Look at the windows! If they aren’t cleaned regularly then it could result in moisture building up inside them which could lead to mould growth on them over time and rot, especially if the weather gets humid enough for this to happen.
Clean the exterior and interior of the house on a regular basis. Remove any leaves or other debris from the roof and gutters.
Check your base. It should be made from concrete on flat level ground.