Salvaged Corrugated Metal

Do you want to know how to fix rotted wood sheds? We used salvaged corrugated metal because it is an inexpensive way to save both the shed and the metal sheets. Corrugated metal is becoming very popular for do-it-yourself home projects.  You will see it used in many interior and exterior commercial buildings as well. Typically, it is applied for decorative accents.

We had several sheets that were given to us to use for future creative projects. These metal sheet are very durable and like new on one side with a nice rusted patina on the other side. I like the rustic shabby chic look so they were just perfect for our DIY shed repair project.

Our rotted wood shed was structurally sound, but needed some water damage repair around the base of the shed. The corrugated metal sheets are great for protection from harsh weather and water.

Starting the Repairs

First, we remove all of the rotted wood. Then we replace the rotted pieces with new plywood. Once the wood repair is complete, we cut 2 1/2 ft. corrugated metal sheets then screwed them to all four sides of the shed. Add wood trim to the top of the metal sheeting, to prevents water from getting trapped between the corrugated edges and the wood siding. Always use painters caulk on the trim where it is applied to the shed to prevent future damage. Then prime and paint the wood.

The trim will give the shed a finished look. Also, the salvaged corrugated metal applied above the repair line of rotted wood sheds hides the line and give it a decorative look.

Since there was a small amount of damage to the shingles on the roof, we repaired them with Liquid Nails instead.  It is also be too difficult to find the right matching color shingle. Later, we will be replacing the shed roof at the same time as the main house they match. This is a simple, inexpensive, and effective way to fix the damage.

Then the product Kilz Adhesion High-Bonding Primer is applied to the Liquid Nails after it has dried. The bonding primer allows paint to stick to the surface of hard glossy surfaces and adhesive products. Once the primer dries, a mixture of acrylic paint is matched to the shingle color to hide the repair.

Conclusion

By adding the salvaged corrugated metal to fix rotten wood on sheds is an easy way to cover up the repairs. If you don’t like the look of metal, you can use stone, brick, shake and shingle siding for a custom look.

Check this out for examples:

https://www.certainteed.com/siding/shake-and-shingle/