Recent content by theshedman

I believe my system is better with blocks, pressure treated runners, and doug fir floor joists, but the problem is that my competitors are selling the gimmick of steel floor joists. So now people think oh steel I have to have steel. Uh, what is your house made of? Wood. How has that held up...

I am seeing everyone go to steel floor joists in there storage sheds around here. Any Ideas on what gage they would need to be for sheds ranging from 6x8, 8x16, 10x12, 12x20 size ranges?

The problem is also getting a stable jack system... That will go 3' high

The sheds will only be lifted and put on a trailer. Yes there is a floor with floor joists, but the only point of contact are the 4x4 skidders that run the length of the sheds. These 4x4's are about 4' apart.

The weight of sheds is there, up to 2,250 lbs. Really you did it with 4x6 (doug fir?)? What size were the sheds? How sturdy are screw jacks? The reason I was only going out 1 foot out is so that the jacks would be closer to the building, hoping that would help to carry the load.

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me on selecting the right I-beam for the job. I am wanting to be able to lift storage sheds using I-beams and jacks. There will be two I-beams spanning the width of the shed, one towards front, one towards back. The width of the sheds are 8' and...