Building A Shed Base

Building A Shed Base

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Building a Shed Base

Why build a Shed Base?

It is very important that any garden buildings, sheds or log cabins, are put together and installed onto a level solid shed base - which has been made using a durable and robust material. Without this, it will make the assembly of the building very difficult and will also reduce the life expectancy of your building. Without a shed base you may find that doors fall out of line very quickly or rot sets in quickly to. Not only that - with a decent shed base you may invalidate any warranty or insurance cover.

Where should i build a shed base?

You need to take a few things into consideration when deciding on a shed base location.

You should remember not to install the shed base too close to any walls or fences - there may be a slight overhang on the roof of the garden building which can cause future problems with your building. Placing the shed base next to trees or other large vegetation would cause similar problems too, if you are laying a shed base in the winter or autumn, consider the future growth during spring and summer the following year.

Once the garden building has been assembled, please check overhanging foliage regularly as any rubbing on the roofing felt may lead to your garden building becoming susceptible to rain and extreme weather conditions.

When deciding the optimum location for your shed base or garden building please consider access You may need to apply further treatment to your shed or building or gain access for other maintenance issues. Try to imagine what the garden building will look like in the position selected you may not want to carry large or heavy objects right down to the end of your garden. You should also think about natural light or if you would like to have a nice view. In addition to this, when deciding on a shed base, consider any implications such as electric supplies or water supplies if you will be fitting them. You may want to install these prior to laying the shed base.

How to build a shed base - using a plastic shed base system

Work out the size of the area the shed base will cover and you should ensure that it is free from debris or holes. There is no need to dig any foundations as you would for a slab or cement shed base, you will need to ensure that you have a reasonably level surface though. If there are any parts of the area which are lower or have indentations in them, simply fill them with some sand, the shed base grid will sit on top of sand.

When you are happy with the area that the shed base grid will be laid upon, the next job is to lay the membrane down to prevent weed growth under the shed base and damaging the wooden shed.

Once the membrane is down, you simply need to lock the shed base grids together, even for a 10 X 10 shed base area; you will be done in minutes. It is that easy. Once you are happy with the shed base, simply follow the manufacturers instructions to build your shed. The shed base grids lock together using a simple peg insert.

As well as being easy to use, the plastic shed base has the following benefits:

- No heavy lifting involved, this will of course make it easier to lay the shed base yourself and not have to employ a builder at a cost.

- The shed base is robust and durable

- This plastic system for the shed base can be re-located with ease

- The plastic shed base grids allow the air to circulate through underneath the shed. This allows for good ventilation on the base of the wooden shed and helps prevent rotting.

- The shed base will not store water or moisture like a concrete or slab shed base, this will also help prevent any deterioration of the wooden shed.

- Being lightweight, you can practice your design or location of the shed base without making any permanent decisions, unlike slabs or concrete.

- The Shed base grid system can be laid in minutes, meaning you can build your shed and the shed base all in the same day.

The Plastic shed base, in summary

Cost effective shed base system which is very Easy to lay and can be completed DIY. There is no Permanent damage to the underneath surface and it allows ventilation within the shed base. It provides a very strong structure for a shed base which can be relocated.

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