On 25/03/09 13:01, mark wrote:
"Ed" ex@directory wrote in message
et...
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 would use 6 concrete blocks, the sort used for building 100mm walls. About
£1 each.
Place these flat side, 3 along each side of the propsed shed position with
the end ones in a little from the corner so you don't see too much of them.
Cut them half into the ground, and all level to each other.
Then place 3, 3inch square posts across the blocks as bearers.
You might like to put a piece of roof felt between block and bearer. Erect
shed.


mark



Mark,

Thanks to you and everyone else for the advice given. Very much
appreciated.

Your suggestion of using 6 concrete blocks sounds like an excellent cost
effective idea for what is only a 5 ft x 3 ft tool shed.

But I am also minded to screw the wooden bearers to the blocks to
minimise any lateral movement and also to screw the wooden flooring
joists of the shed itself to the bearers with 4 (or 6) inch screws
from inside the shed as my allotment plot is indeed in an exposed windy
position. That should be OK eh? It's hardly likely that strong winds
could raise the shed attached to 6 concrete blocks?

Before I erect the shed, I think I will paint all the panels to protect
against rot, especially the underside of the flooring. From what I read
, it seems that a spirit-based formulation would be best as the shed is
smooth planed?

Ed
(Herts, SE England)

P.S. I never missed anyone's messages as I read all the groups I posted
to. For me, it was useful to get a wide view of opinions as everyone's
situation is different experiencing a range of weather and substrate
conditions.