How do you stop condensation in garden sheds?

In some weather conditions it is inevitable that condensation will form on the inside of your garden shed. This is especially evident after a hot, humid day – the warm, damp air inside the shed coming in touch with the steel sheet which has cooled down causing the moisture to condense on its surface. In extreme conditions the amount of condensation can even make it look as if the shed roof is leaking.

Fortunately it is relatively easy to fix the problem.                      

There are at least 3 ways to overcome the problem of condensation in garden sheds – increase the level of ventilation, or insulate the roof panels.

1. Ventilation – If the airflow in the shed is improved, the difference in temperature and humidity of the air is reduced. The closer these factors are inside and outside the shed, the less condensation will form. Both louvre vent panels for the walls and rotary vent units for fitting in the roof are available as options in the Gardenstar and Acermax shed ranges.

2. Insulation board – There are several ways to fit insulation board inside garden sheds, and one of the simplest is to fix it to the underside of the roof with an adhesive such as NO MORE NAILS or LIQUID NAILS. Insulation boards such as FOILBOARD  are readily available from hardware outlets. They are lightweight, easy to cut to size, and not only provide insulation but also a waterproof barrier.

3. Insulation foil – Commonly used under steel roofing, insulation foil is readily available from hardware and roofing outlets. It can be stretched under the roof panel and fixed in place with the screws which join the roof to the top of the walls.