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[stuart30]

Something a bit different....

The wife has forced me too buy a shed,its 7ft x 5ft and will be located in front garden.

Im aware its going too need a base however im wondering do i really have too put down a slab base or would gravel do the same job.

Thinking is mark out slightly larger area than the shed"s size cut and lift the turf and lay a couple of inch"s of gravel...have a fairly large amount of gravel from back garden that's going too be skipped so ideally (and due too me being a lazy work shy loafer) id like too use the gravel (plus kills two birds with one stone).

Any idea"s on whats best...

[Marks DTM Calib]

Not an ideal base for a shed.....now mixing the gravel with sand and cement.....that would work!

[stuart30]

Not an ideal base for a shed.....now mixing the gravel with sand and cement.....that would work!

Sounds like a plan....

Any idea on the depth needed.?

[markey mark]

at least 3 inches  

[vauxfan2k]

I mounted my 8x10 shed on a layer of pallets, (nailed together and covered in ply before building shed on top)

I made sure the ground was level, and made anchor points to keep the shed tied down.

so far survived 3 x 100mph+ storms and has no damp or rott. oh and if I move house I can take it with me  

[STMO123]

Whether you use slabs or gravel make sure you put at least 4 wooden bearers down for the shed to sit on. Otherwise it will get wet and rot in no time. 4x3 is ideal but 3x2 will do.

[willyboy]

Not an ideal base for a shed.....now mixing the gravel with sand and cement.....that would work!

That sounds a great idea buy enough sand  dig up the lawn & then you could do a complete garage base size mix throw away the mower/the trimmer etc more space in the hut !!

[Marks DTM Calib]

Not an ideal base for a shed.....now mixing the gravel with sand and cement.....that would work!

That sounds a great idea buy enough sand  dig up the lawn & then you could do a complete garage base size mix throw away the mower/the trimmer etc more space in the hut !!

I personally favour astro turf.....the wife can bloody get out there and hoover it then!

[Martin_1962]

DOuble height row of bricks and fill the inside full of hardcore from the garden and top off with cement

[albitz]

I am currently seeking a 17x8 shed. the 8x8 is so full of tools and spares etc I can hardly get in.

[stuart30]

Christ i never even wanted the damn thing....started too break out in a cold sweat at the thought.

[chrisl_1960]

you've got the gravel, just buy sand and cement, a few hours of back breaking mixing and hey presto, if you want cheap wood, plenty at the Kent seaside  

or you could have a meet outside your house, invite the lads in for a beer or two and have a shovel party  

[The Red Baron]

you cant beat a good concrete base to be honest.  

[stuart30]

you've got the gravel, just buy sand and cement, a few hours of back breaking mixing and hey presto, if you want cheap wood, plenty at the Kent seaside  

or you could have a meet outside your house, invite the lads in for a beer or two and have a shovel party  

Hmmm could fit a dozen Omega"s on the front lawn quite comfortably....plus they could all ""help themselves too my unwanted tatt"".


Looks like the concrete base looks most likely....

3mm shouldnt be too much hard work.

[Vamps]

Not an ideal base for a shed.....now mixing the gravel with sand and cement.....that would work!

That sounds a great idea buy enough sand  dig up the lawn & then you could do a complete garage base size mix throw away the mower/the trimmer etc more space in the hut !!

I personally favour astro turf.....the wife can bloody get out there and hoover it then!

We are seriously considering this