| You have plans to build a shed, but do you know | | | | Another route one can take is to make use of |
| how to build a shed foundation? Building a foundation | | | | concrete piers. You will have to pour the concrete |
| for your shed, be it a metal shed, plastic shed or | | | | below grade, and slot in beams to support the shed. |
| wooden shed, is a vital area, in which planning and | | | | This option is very useful, as using this type of |
| taking the needed time, is crucial if you want your | | | | foundation will allow the shed to remain off the |
| shed to last for years. There are various types of | | | | ground, and will give the shed firm support. |
| shed foundation that you may want to consider, and | | | | Once you have decided on which foundation you will |
| I am going to point out a few tips in this article on | | | | make use of, it is very important to understand that |
| how to create some foundations. | | | | the shed must lie completely level. This will allow for |
| We will start with the easiest foundation, which is | | | | the shed door and windows to align and work |
| known as a dirt floor. This type of foundation is | | | | efficiently. A lot of people who make their first shed, |
| acceptable for a pole type barn. If you decide to | | | | will find that the building may lean to one side. This is |
| build a shed that has framing of the walls, the shed | | | | because of water that is not diverted away for the |
| will have to sit on a dry foundation, which needs to | | | | foundation, so make sure all water is diverted away |
| be level and have stability. | | | | from the foundation, and this will cause the |
| An expensive type of foundation is to make use of | | | | foundation to settle. |
| a concrete slab. However, you may feel | | | | One way I learnt how to build a shed foundation, |
| uncomfortable pouring your own concrete slabs. One | | | | was when I got myself an excellent set of blueprints. |
| tip I can give you here, is that if you do make use of | | | | A good set of blueprints usually have a |
| concrete slabs, make sure you use pressure treated | | | | comprehensive guide on different shed foundations. |
| wood, as the concrete absorbs water. | | | | These plans will also help you decide what foundation |
| If you don't have water drainage problems, a good | | | | is best for your shed structure. The last piece of |
| way to mount your shed is on six inches of gravel | | | | advise I will give you, is to check with the local |
| which has been crushed. A good tip is to place blocks | | | | authority on all building codes and guidelines, and |
| on top of the gravel, so you can rest the floor | | | | make sure you follow them. |
| boards of the shed on these blocks. | | | | |