new shed: pressure treated or not?

[tan77]

I am looking to purchase a new shed. The shed will be located next to my garden fence (this is brand new and pressure treated). I needed some advice as to whether I should buy a pressure treated shed or normal one. I am concerned about rotting in the future as i will not be able to get to the back of the shed for annual treatments. The shed will go onto a 6 inch concrete base.

If I go for a non pressure treated one can anyone recommend a treatment/ product to help preserve the life? The current shed is being replaced as ivy is growing along the back garden into the shed and the shed is rotting probably due to age and lack of treatment.

thanks

 

[imamartian]

if you won't be able to get to the back, put in a suitable gutter/rain defelctor, and nor will the weather !!!

 

[LooPrEvil]

Tan, also make sure you put the new shed onto treated 4"x4" lengths of timber to ensure air flow underneath it. Also if your fence panels are removable you would be able to get access from your neighbours garden to treat the shed every few years.

 

[Aunsh]

You may be confusing pressure treatment and application of preservatives.
Pressure treatment usually refers to application of chemicals to prevent attack by wood-boring insects. Preservative application (e.g. Cuprinol) is intended to provide protection against weather effects.
For a shed, my preference is to have the shed supplied after pressure treatment, then apply a good coat of preservative. If you look for a local shed supplier, who may also make fence panels, they may be able to pre-apply the preservative by dipping the panels.