Shed built too close to shed?

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I'm not sure this is in the right topic but I've recently had extensive work carried out in my garden.
New retaining wall, steps, patio and fence. In the gap I've had a much needed 8x4 shed.
The shed was delivered and the installers said you should put a mini flow guttering on as the shed is close to the wall each side. No air can get to shed. Moisture will eventually build up.
I'm mad with myself I had the wall built between the steps and shed. That would give clearance if it wasn't there.
So can anybody reassure me that the shed will be okay? Will it contract and split? Its pressure treated and wasn't cheap.
Do I remove that wall? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Nothing lasts forever. It looks nice, I'd leave it and if it rots in 5 years do something different next time. Seems silly to remove a wall for a shed. Gutters will keep it all drier.
 
Its not 100% ideal, but there is still an air gap -it will be fine.

If you think about the wall will protect the cladding from the weather, any rain hitting above will just run down to the bottom.

What you need to do is clear out any debris like leaves, moss etc quite often as that accumulating would create a spot which stays damp.
 
you have 2 choices really
remove treat with several coats then every 3 or 4 years remove coat twice and expect perhaps 10-15 years replacing roof felt one or twice as you go
or leave as is and as said replace every 3-7 years
 
Thanks for your input guys. I will keep it like it is for now. I am going to build shelves to hold my power tools. Also think of insulating it a bit. Will look on YouTube.
I have clear preservative to give it extra protection. But it is too heavy to pull back out. I will keep it for a few years and see how it lasts. I will fit some mini flow guttering. The gutter clips need spacers as the gutter is too far in to catch the rain.
 
Can you get permission from your neighbour to lift out the fence panel, fit some guttering and then replace the panel?
Where it is tight against the wall how about a bead of silicone along the top edge and down the side to prevent rain running into the tine gap. You could then put some insulation on the inside to prevent a cold spot and reduce the chance of internal condensation in that area. As said, sheds don't last forever, but that should help it last a bit longer.
 
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