Different Ways To Build A Shed Base

Planning the shed base.

Different ways to build a shed base.

There are multiple ways of creating a shed base. Standard cement all in ballast cement water timber for base formwork. You will have a separate wooden frame for every shed floor panel. Square the corners and level the lumber with each other.

Place pressure treated 4 x4 or 4 x6 6 x6 timbers on the gravel in the same dimensions as the shed. Firstly let us explore. Use a half lap joint where the timbers meet. Shed dimensions dictate how large an area you need.

Screw the framework together with the 90mm screws provided. If you have all the materials the process shouldn t take more than 2 hours depending on the size of your shed. Measure the timber and mark out the positions for the shorter cross bearers spreading them out evenly between the larger bearers. It should be 4 6 thick and level.

Gravel is an easy solution for a shed base and works well with small to medium sized storage sheds particularly metal plastic and fabric ones. How to build a concrete shed base you will need. When your shed is delivered check that all parts are there including nails screws hinges and any other ironmongery. Your shed will need to sit on a hard level base otherwise the frame will distort and the door and windows won t open properly.

Allow enough distance from hedges or fences for easy access to all sides.