Shed base

[TX63CONV]

Starting the planning/materials list for a 8'x10' shed and wanted to get some opinions on the base. It will store outdoor lawn equipment, kids toys, etc. Nothing very heavy.

Pressure treated of course but could I use 2x4 with 16" OC or should I used 2x6? 3/4" OSB for the floor. I am trying to minimize the height.

Also, I am going to have pavers to elevate the base off the ground. What spacing should I use?

 

[930dreamer]

I used these and there plans for a swimming pool equipment shed.

http://www.deckplans.com/

 

[Weekend_warrior]

I tend to overbuild, but 2X6 and 3/4" plywood should hold up nice and not sag over time. Its a foundation so everything will be built from it. If the foundation is not strong the structure is not strong.

 

[Kevin54]

I have a 12' x 16' shed and the base is made out of 4" x 4" with tongue and groove boards screwed to the top. It is sturdy. I've move it with a wrecker a few times and the last time was picked up and moved with two skidloaders.

 

[vpogv]

Starting the planning/materials list for a 8'x10' shed and wanted to get some opinions on the base. It will store outdoor lawn equipment, kids toys, etc. Nothing very heavy.

Pressure treated of course but could I use 2x4 with 16" OC or should I used 2x6? 3/4" OSB for the floor. I am trying to minimize the height.

Also, I am going to have pavers to elevate the base off the ground. What spacing should I use?

Built an 8x12 shed last summer. I used three 4x6 for the skids (actually mounted on a total of 12 4x4 posts) with 2x6 floor joists - all treated. For the floor I did 4x8 sheets of 3/4" tounge and groove untreated plywood.

I am curious why 8x10 and not 8x12? The cost difference between the two is literally a couple of 2x4's for the extra wall.

 

[superspec]

 

[superspec]

4x4 connected each beam every few feet in the center. the excess on the end was left so that the whole building could be pulled into a different location if ever needed.

 

[pattenp]

Do not use OSB for the floor sheathing, been there done that. Use pressure treated 3/4" plywood.

 

[txusa03]

4x4 connected each beam every few feet in the center. the excess on the end was left so that the whole building could be pulled into a different location if ever needed.

Wow, that looks very sturdy. Do you happen to have a shed build thread?

sorry for hijack...back to topic now

 

[superspec]

i dont, this went down before i found this waste of time forum...i mean wonderful place!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TX63CONV]

I like the idea of skids but it defeats my purpose of minimizing the height. I need to keep this under my 8' fence. Secondly, 8'x10' because I am working in a tight area in a side yard.

Superspec-how big was your base as it looks like you have 4 pavers by 4 pavers. Also, what is the metal channel system you have set up on your skids that the plywood appears to be screwed into.

I guess I will go 2x6...

 

[superspec]

its a 10x14 metal prefab storage building. the metal frame work is what the walls screw into. it really seemed like a good deal when looking at prices but at the time i didnt think about how much it would cost to build the base. i easily had 500 into the base for the building. when it was all said and done i could have had the same size building built and dropped off in my back yard plus it would have had 2x4 studs in the walls and the ability to wire it for lights. think about that before doing what i did.

 

[ADaughen]

I did 2x6 and 3/4" plywood, both pressure treated for the base of my 8x10 last year. I have 9 deck piers underneath it.

I also did a ~1.1 Ton base of stone to keep it from being swampy.

 

[BBQ&Love]

I have a 12' x 16' shed and the base is made out of 4" x 4" with tongue and groove boards screwed to the top. It is sturdy. I've move it with a wrecker a few times and the last time was picked up and moved with two skidloaders.

One of my acquaintances sells a shed with a floor just like that. they are out of OH. These guys. http://www.weaverbarns.com/sheds.php

 

[BBQ&Love]

My uncle built a very nice shed in Austin without any wood in the floor. He dug out the dirt and put in road base. Packed it down very well. Then put down pavers. I think they were interlocking. Then he built a shed on top of that. The shed framing is treated.

Why not go 2x4 floor joists and put them on 12" centers. With an 8' wide building 2x4s on 12" centers is plenty strong. I sell buildings down in Cleburne. So I deal with this stuff all the time.

BTW, hope you made it through the storms OK today. Pretty bad stuff. We had a small tornado on the north edge of town. My kid brother was up your way on business today. Ended up in the path of one of the big ones. Missed the store he was in by a few blocks.

 

[purplezr2]

My shed is on 2x8 with 3/4 plywood, all of it is pressure treated and then painted. It has a 2 ft porch on the front.

 

[700hpAMG]

Curious why you did not go with a complete concrete base?

 

[ADaughen]

Curious why you did not go with a complete concrete base?

Towns have different rules for "temporary" and "permanent" structures.

 

[camarotoolman]

Put some sheet plastic down to keep moisture and bugs from coming up into the floor.

 

[chevyaddict]

I have been told I have gone a little overboard.

On top of the piers there will be 6x6 skids and 2x8 floor joists then finished off with 3/4 plywood.

--Geoff

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Put some sheet plastic down to keep moisture and bugs from coming up into the floor.

IS this the same weed fabric or do you put weed fabric down, then gravel, then the plastic?

I've heard a couple people now recommend putting plastic down but not sure exactly where in the process it's placed in conjuction with other materials?


Thanks,
-Nigel