Pressure Treated Shed: Benefits & Differences
When it comes to selecting timber for your outdoor projects, choosing the right type of treated wood is crucial for ensuring the longevity and durability of your investment. Whether you’re building a garden fence, decking, or a shed, the treatment process your timber undergoes can make a significant difference in how well it withstands the elements.
Understanding Dip-Treated Timber
Dip-treated timber is a common and cost-effective option, but its protection is only surface level. In this process, the wood is submerged in a tank filled with preservative chemicals, allowing the treatment to coat the outer layers. While this method provides an initial layer of defence against rot, decay, and discolouration, the protection is relatively superficial.
Over time, as the surface treatment wears off, the wood becomes vulnerable to the elements, requiring frequent maintenance and reapplication of preservatives to maintain its effectiveness. Dip-treated timber is often chosen for smaller projects or where budget constraints are a primary concern, but it may not be the best option for long-term durability.
Dip Treated vs. Pressure Treated
In contrast, pressure-treated timber undergoes a far more rigorous and effective preservation process. The wood is placed in a pressurised chamber where preservatives are forced deep into the wood fibres. This ensures that the treatment penetrates far beyond the surface, providing thorough protection against rot, decay, and discolouration —even in the most challenging environments.
Pressure Treatment is particularly well-suited for outdoor and ground-contact applications, where exposure to moisture and weather conditions can quickly degrade untreated or superficially treated wood.
Unlike most Sheds are on the market, our Sheds are pressure-treated to ensure longevity.
Why Choose Ruby's Pressure-Treated Sheds?
Deep, Long-Lasting Protection
Our pressure-treated timber is thoroughly treated to protect against the harshest conditions, ensuring your timber remains strong and intact for years to come.
Low Maintenance:
With Ruby UK’s pressure-treated timber, you won’t have to worry about frequent maintenance. The deep penetration of preservatives means your wood stays protected with minimal upkeep.
Cost-Effective
While pressure-treated timber may have a higher initial cost than dip-treated options, its longevity and durability make it a more economical choice over time. You save money by avoiding frequent replacements and maintenance costs.
Summary
While dip-treated timber may offer a quick and budget-friendly solution, the limited protection it provides means you’ll likely spend more time and money on maintenance in the long run.
On the other hand, pressure treatment is a long-lasting protection that ensures your outdoor projects remain sturdy and beautiful for years to come.
Our Sheds are pressure treated, so you can be sure that you'll receive quality, long-lasting goods.
