Shed Foundations – Solid Shed Foundations Are Necessary

Your shed foundations is one area where planning and making an added time frame, to be certain it is done correctly, will guarantee your asset will survive for years to come. There are different kinds of shed foundations for you to consider and I will go over a few in this article.

The easiest foundation for a shed is a dirt floor and this is acceptable for a pole barn construction. However, if your shed has real framing of the walls it will need to lay on a level, firm, and dry surface area to work properly.

If water drainage is not an issue you can just place your shed on 6 inches of crushed gravel. I would rather that you put blocks on this gravel and then place the sheds floor supports on these blocks to keep the shed up off the floor.

You could also use a concrete slab but this is expensive and nearly all home-owners are not comfortable pouring their own concrete slabs. Also, if you use a slab you must remember that concrete absorbs water and you must use pressure treated wood wherever it comes in contact with the concrete.

You could also use concrete piers that are poured below grade and attach beams, so that your shed will abut onto them. This is a great way to keep your framework off the floor while giving the strong assistance of a concrete foundation.

No matter what you decide to do you must be certain the shed will rest completely level so the doors and windows will fit and function correctly. You must also make certain that water is diverted away from the foundation so it will not settle and cause the building to lean to one side or the other.

A good set of plans will usually have a detailed description of the different shed foundation alternatives and which one is best for your building and placement. Remember to check with your areas building and permits authority to be certain you follow all the guidelines and building rules.