Cleaning and finishing a deck doesn’t need to be a difficult and time consuming task. There are a wide variety of tools available to make the process as quick and easy as possible, for a wide range of budgets. Here we’ve listed out our top tools, so you can get on with making the most […]

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Metal furniture may be known for its strength and durability, however, it is not immune to damage. But before you decide to take a trip to the tip, more often than not there is something you can do to restore metal garden furniture. Using the right products (and with a little know-how) metal furniture restoration […]
More people are now working from home than ever before and whilst the commute to the garden office is certainly a lot nicer than being in a train or car, it can be distracting to work within the family home. Instead of building an expensive extension or moving to a larger house for an extra […]
Have you begun researching a new fence and come across the terms green or brown treated timber? If you have and are unsure as to what the difference is, you’re in luck! We are going to explain the differences to help you decide which you should use for your project. What does treated timber mean? […]
After the destructive storms of the past few months, there’s a good chance your fences aren’t in the best condition. You may be able to do a quick fix but in some cases, you might need a whole new fence. Today we are going to be guiding you through how you can build your own […]
A customer recently sent in some wonderful before and after pics of their hardwood decking after using Owatrol products. We think you will agree it was a great success and the deck now looks as good as new! Here are Paul’s thoughts on the finished results: We have recently renovated our hardwood decking with Prepdeck, […]
Is your garden deck looking a little on the dull side but you are not sure how to give it an update? Then this is the post for you! Take a look at the Owatrol top 10 ways to update your decking and give your garden a new lease of life! The spring is the […]
Cedar shed restored with Owatrol
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareMost of the time, restoring your shed is a lot cheaper (and usually easier!) than buying and building a brand new one. To prove this to be true, we had a customer recently send us some pictures of them having used Owatrol products to bring their 15 year old shed back to life! We think you […]
Protecting your wooden raised beds from the harsh Irish weather is highly recommended to increase their longevity. To do so, there are a few simple and effective steps you can take. Once your bed/s have been constructed, the best solution to offer the best protection is to treat them with a protective paint or oil […]
Timber cladding is becoming more and more popular, likely due to its great aesthetics, coupled with its easy maintenance. If looked after, wood cladding can not only look great, but can last for many years. How do I protect wood cladding? Step 1. Remove existing coatings Step 2. Neutralise your wood Step 3. Finish and […]