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Wood foundation for metal backyard shed
Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:19 am
Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:19 am
I'm getting a 10' x 12' shed, wondering what is most cost effective way to make foundation?
The ground is fairly level.
Would something like this be good?
The ground is fairly level.
Would something like this be good?
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Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:29 am to jyoung1
Yes. Pressure treated, of course.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:29 am to jyoung1
You getting a pre fabbed shed? Is so those block will work. That's what my shed is on.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:30 am to jyoung1
Does the shed that you are purchasing have a floor?
Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:43 am to wickowick
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Does the shed that you are purchasing have a floor?
No, the foundation would also be the floor.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:45 am to CHEDBALLZ
So 2x6's or 2x8's on outside joists?
How many middle joists do I need?
Can some be 2x4's?
How many middle joists do I need?
Can some be 2x4's?
Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:54 am to jyoung1
I would do my outside runners at 2x8s and the inside at 2x6s 16" OC. Use 3/4" Pressure Treated Tounge And Groove Plywood for the floor. That will get you by for a long time. If you parking a riding mower in it I would I would do everything 2×8.
Price of wood now days it will probably be cheaper to pour a slab. It would be $400-500 in concrete for a slab.
Price of wood now days it will probably be cheaper to pour a slab. It would be $400-500 in concrete for a slab.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 10:11 am to jyoung1
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Posted on 4/6/21 at 10:18 am to lsutiger2010
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You are only looking at roughly 1.5 cubic yards of concrete for a 4in thick slab. I'd probably go that route if I were you.
That kind of depends on the minimum order some companies will take to deliver.
May be easier to get bags and a mixer to do the job himself.
ETA: I looked it up on a calculator for slabs and it would take 67 bags of concrete mix in 80 lb. bags to do 120 sq. ft. of slab 4 inches thick.
A lot of cement companies have a 3 cu. yd. minimum for delivery too. However, it may vary so best to call around.
This post was edited on 4/6/21 at 10:26 am
Posted on 4/6/21 at 11:25 am to CHEDBALLZ
I'd rather not got the slab route, as this is only a house We'll be living in for next 5-7 years.
Not parking riding mower.
Ok I think I'll go 2x8's with 2x6's 16" OC with the 3/4" Tongue and Groove like you said. I was thinking I could do 24" OC, but might as well just get a few more boards and go 16".
Also, the manual for shed says not to have bottom of shed in contact with PT wood as it would speed up corrosion. I'm not sure what to do about this?
Not parking riding mower.
Ok I think I'll go 2x8's with 2x6's 16" OC with the 3/4" Tongue and Groove like you said. I was thinking I could do 24" OC, but might as well just get a few more boards and go 16".
Also, the manual for shed says not to have bottom of shed in contact with PT wood as it would speed up corrosion. I'm not sure what to do about this?
This post was edited on 4/6/21 at 11:37 am
Posted on 4/6/21 at 11:34 am to gumbo2176
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Posted on 4/6/21 at 11:35 am to jyoung1
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Posted on 4/6/21 at 11:38 am to lsutiger2010
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The point is that building a PT lumber base like you are talking about is going to cost just as much as pouring a small slab nowadays
Understood, thanks.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 11:52 am to lsutiger2010
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The point is that building a PT lumber base like you are talking about is going to cost just as much as pouring a small slab nowadays.
Yep, and given the choice between a slab or a wood framed base, I'd go slab all day long. Nothing ever has to be replaced. The building will long rot and the slab will still be there awaiting a new one.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 12:52 pm to jyoung1
I was only supposed to be in my house 4 or 5 years. I'm going on year 17. Just pour a slab. You'll be happy you did.
As far as a PT wood not hitting the shed that's the first I hear of something like that.
As far as a PT wood not hitting the shed that's the first I hear of something like that.
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