restoring cubby house

[khammond]

 

 

 

Hello I am needing help I wanting to restore this cubby house for my son it is a bit waterlogged due to being outside can it be fixed by sanding it down and painting it or do I need to do anything else for it? 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @khammond 

Happy New  year

Yes your sons  cubby house  looks great and is very fixable  lets try make it a bit more water proof to its  simple.

1 Any rough timbers  just sand  them smooth . Sanding   block

This step will help you  greatly and make your project very  nice.

2  Use No more gaps exterior.   Use  this  product with a free plastic nozzles from  bunnings and cut the end of at 45 degrees with a sharp knife.   

this  product goes into a  caulking gun     Buy about 4 tubes you might need it.

Now squirt this gap filler into every single crack you can find smooth out the gap filler with a wet cloth.  Every roof  board every wall board inside and out . Once you  re paint it the white  will go away.

3 Now  use a quality external sun proof paints. They mostlly  all great.  I will let you choose there in bunning paint dept Use a  50 mm paint  brush is a good option.

Love to see the finished result.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @khammond. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about restoring a cubby house.

The cubby house appears to be made primarily from solid timber, but the part that has swollen looks like it might be MDF. MDF is not suitable for outdoor use as it’s not weather-resistant. While the paint coating has likely extended its lifespan, once water penetrates it, the MDF swells and begins to deteriorate.

You could try sanding the affected area and repainting it to temporarily improve its appearance and provide some protection. However, for a long-term solution, it’s best to replace the damaged MDF pieces with H3-treated pine, which is specifically designed for external use and is far more durable in outdoor conditions. Once the repairs are done, ensure the entire structure is coated with a high-quality outdoor paint to protect it from future weather exposure. This will give your cubby house a fresh look and help it withstand the elements for years to come.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell