But there s an easier way.
Do i need a shed base on patio.
Frame the foundation and make it square.
Having a solid foundation is a must if you want to place a shed in your yard.
A gravel base for an average sized backyard shed can usually be installed in a day or less.
It can be a skid gravel patio stone block or post or even plastic construction.
Let plastic panels take the place of the gravel base.
Concrete paving slabs provide a good solid long lasting base for most garden buildings wood metal or plastic however they are heavy to handle and require a lot of ground preparation including levelling removing turf adding bottoming ballast and coarse sand.
Uneven ground can lead to warping and contact with soil allows moisture to seep into the wood leading to damage and rot.
While the basic materials required for a shed foundation are determined by the size and weight of the structure the location in the yard and the climate the best materials for any shed s strong.
The shed was in place for a year.
Most homeowners however can build a shed base with paving slabs.
An on grade shed foundation is one that sits on the ground.
My question is do i need to put anything else between the shed and the paving and if so what.
This can be a concrete base patio or a specialist shed base whichever you prefer.
Next plan how the shed will be situated and prepare the ground.
You could just put it on the ground but that invites problems.
I ve used paving slabs as a base and it s been fine.
Place the proper gravel in the base and make sure the base is compacted.
Take the shed base out is as easy as putting it in rake it over plant grass seed and it would disappear.
For a typical 10 x 12 foot patio that means carting away about 2 1 2 tons of soil and hauling in the same amount of gravel.
With a gravel base you won t have the heavy concrete truck driving on your lawn.
Traditionally the most popular shed base in the uk.
If you don t prepare the gravel shed base properly then the entire project could be ruined.
Although our wooden sheds have a floor it is still recommended they are built on a suitable solid and level base in your garden.
For that same patio you would need only 24 paver base panels weighing a total of about 30 pounds to replace the 2 1 2 tons of gravel.