To prepare the box for waterproofing.
Waterproof outdoor storage box diy.
Attach these to the shorter pieces press in place and then use nails to secure even further.
Start putting together the walls of the box with waterproof glue on the ends of the long pieces.
We d been piling them up inside the back door and having them teetering in a.
Double up the top rail.
Prepare the wooden box.
A diy outdoor storage box is one of those things i have wanted to make for ages.
And we previously used a plastic garden storage box as a discreet place to hide our purchases.
On the rare occasion i m out sometimes i miss our amazon deliverie.
You need to make sure that all the corners are square and that the sides are even.
In this post i show you how i made a practical garden storage box with waterproof hinged lid.
How to waterproof a wooden box step by step guide.
Apply a bead of exterior caulk along the top edge of the slat so water can t seep behind the slat.
A majority of wooden boxes are built with pressure treated or untreated lumber.
Attach the bottom end slat l flush with the box s bottom edge using exterior construction adhesive and driving screws from inside the box.
Wipe up any excess glue.
Lastly install the bottom rail against the underside of the lowest slats and flush with the face of the legs.
We have cushions on a few of our outdoor furniture pieces and it s been such a hassle figuring out where to put them when it s going to rain so they don t get mildewed and gross.