Wipe it clean, keep drainage clear, and re-coat stained or oiled finishes every 12–18 months. Painted finishes just need a chip touch-up now and then.
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No — the steel is virtually maintenance-free, with no painting, sealing or rust treatment ever required. Only the timber frame and capping need the usual timber care.
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Based timber boxes include a PVC liner — leave it in place. Colorbond steel sides never need lining, and bottomless boxes placed on soil don't either.