concrete blocks shed foundation
This clip shows how i set out and lay a concrete block base for a wooden shed, summerhouse or playhouse.. In this type of foundation, the shed is supported by a series of solid-concrete blocks, which are laid out in straight, evenly spaced rows. the number of blocks needed and the spacing between them is determined by the size of the shed and the lumber used for the floor joists.. No foundation, no slab, no concrete blocks. i placed it directly on the soil that i compacted with a 4x4 by hand and made sure the soil slanted away from the shed for good drainage. i installed the same, or similar, floor kit and covered it with plywood.. . Concrete piers for sheds may be necessary if the shed site has considerable slope. unlike setting a shed on blocks, which are also built in piers, concrete piers go fairly deep into the ground, and are a permanent foundation..
In this type of foundation, the shed is supported by a series of solid-concrete blocks, which are laid out in straight, evenly spaced rows. the number of blocks needed and the spacing between them is determined by the size of the shed and the lumber used for the floor joists.. A simple skid foundation consists of two pressure treated runners laid parallel on the ground. this is a lot cheaper than a concrete slab and has the added benefit of keeping your shed portable should you ever want to move it in the future.. Concrete piers for sheds may be necessary if the shed site has considerable slope. unlike setting a shed on blocks, which are also built in piers, concrete piers go fairly deep into the ground, and are a permanent foundation..