Ronseal Shed and Fence Preserver has been specially formulated to give colour and protection to sheds and fences. The deep penetrating 2-in-1 formula eradicates woodworm whilst preserving the wood to prevent rot and decay. The unique formula contains added water repellents, waterproofing the timber from the damage caused by water ingress. Our main complaint is that there’s no clear version, so you have to choose a colour – and the waterproof finish is difficult to paint over if you don’t like the shade. The six colours are lovely, though, and include Forest Oak, Autumn Gold and Silver Copse.

Find out about a range of shed paints and colours here. What is a shed paint? The answer isn’t as straight forward as you might think Although wood preservers are safe for man, plants and animals when fully dry, they are very harmful to aquatic systems and should be kept well away from garden ponds, streams, drains and other water courses. Pets and children should be kept away from the liquid and freshly treated sheds until they are dry.Wood preserver is basically an undercoat. You brush or spray it onto raw, freshly sawn or sanded wood surfaces to stabilise the wood’s moisture content and protect it from rot and decay. An exterior wood oil will protect garden fences from weathering and keep the wood supple and nourished. With a range of clear and coloured wood oils available, which oil-based fence treatment is best? Our guide will help you decide

Although many (not all) wood preservatives contain a small amount of wax, they don’t always provide long term weather protection. To seal in the wood preserver and provide the best all-round wood protection, garden sheds treated with a shed preservative can usually be treated with an exterior wood oil, suitable for garden sheds, once the preserver has fully dried, usually after 72 hours. This will help to keep shed timbers supple and nourished whilst protecting against water ingress and weathering. Some external wood oils also contain UV filters that will help to preserve the shed colour for longer. Most wood preserver is a clear liquid that darkens the wood’s natural colour, but you can also get wood preserver that contains coloured dye, so it stains at the same time as protecting. Whether you go for clear or coloured is a matter of taste. Although the solvent content of this product can perish the washers and hoses of some spray systems, it can still be a time and cost effective way to treat large areas. We recommend that if using a spray system you try to complete the project in one day. This said however, depending on the type and brand of sprayer, it may take longer than this. Cleaning Equipment Find further, general information and advice on other garden fence treatments here. Alternatively, you can find out more about specific fence treatments below.

Cuprinol Spray & Brush Pump 2-in-1 Shed and Fence Paint Sprayer: Designed for spraying the Cuprinol Spray Fence Treatment range.

Cuprinol Ultimate Garden Wood Preserver: A water-based, coloured wood preservative treatment for garden sheds, fence panels and other garden wood. Colours and protects exterior wood for up to 5 years with the benefit of UV protection Wood preservatives come in many guises but essentially, they all do the same job. Even those that are marketed specifically for sheds and fences are just the same as those that aren’t. Most brands produce both clear and coloured versions in either solvent-based or water-based formulas. Some types contain a small amount of wax whilst others do not. Solvent-based vs water-based shed preserversFind further, general information and advice on other garden shed treatments here. Alternatively, you can find out more about specific shed treatments below.