"Ed" ex@directory wrote:

I have just ordered a 5ft x 3 ft pent shed with door on the longer side,
for my allotment.

But how to prepare base? I thinking of just whacking down a few runners?

Looked at loads of articles on google including :

http://www.secrets-of-shed-building....oundation.html

But maybe , this is all overkill ?

What do people with real practical experience think is best way to go?

Ed

I've no idea what's a "pent" shed. But regardless, you don't want your shed
directly on the ground or it will rot, and move off level, rack, and fall
apart. A shed needs a sturdy base that permits good drainage and air
circulation. But the most important consideration (especially with a
relatively small shed such as yours) is be certain a shed is solidly
fastened to the ground or first time there's a good wind it will blow away,
probably slam into someone elses property doing great damage, causing you
much grief. There exist various tie down systems for anchoring a shed to
the ground. When installing a shed it is wise to "overkill" (prepare for a
hurricane), the cheap turns out expensive.