shed repairs

[bikermike]

A few planks on the front and on the door need replacing, the side of the door frame is rotted.
I think it's a bit soft in places on the base, but it's generally sound- the roof is good, and I've cleared away the foliage that was keeping the bottom from drying out

Overall, it seems pretty simple to replace the boards (they are just nailed on (and falling off)). Any hints and tips/things you found out the hard way when fixing sheds?

[nickdub]

Take the door off its hinges so you can get it horizontal to work on. Generally its easier to use screws rather than nails when fixing old timber - the cost difference isn't significant and its easier to move stuff a bit if you get it slightly wrong first time.

Cut the replacement timber to fit, then give it a coat of preservative before fixing in place - I always find it irritating when wood is used, that the cut ends which can't be seen when fixed, are very often left unprotected, as this is usually where rot starts.

[4Shoes]

If you have the time, dip the bottom ends of the boards into a pail of preservative so it soaks up more then brush remainder of board.

[ESBkevin]

What Nick says, the only variation to using screws would be if you have a lot of them to drive in by hand rather than a battery powered drill/driver, if thats the case hammer and nails is quicker.

[keat63]

Maybe pay the extra £1.00 and get tanalised timber.

[4Shoes]

I'd made the assumption this was going to be a pallet job

apologies