Shed paver, crusher stone base

[purduephotog]

The forum insisted I haven't posted, so heres a live one for ya'll.

In my desire to build a shed to house all of the gasoline powered equipment and brewing material I haven't found a base floor yet that would hold the weight. I would like to lay down crushed stone inside of a 14x18 perimeter and place a shed on it that is 12x16 with a paved floor.
The Pacers, 4sq ft each and 80lbs, would be easily (haha) moved if heaving occurred. I have not yet decided if I need to pour concrete tubes and run 4x4 as the frame and attach the walls to them.

That said - and having failed in my google-fu, has anyone done similar and what gotchas did you discover?

Thanks kindly

Jason

 

[Jeff Ivers]

A lot depends on the weight of the shed. Assuming you have a reason not to pour a concrete pad, I would erect the shed on pressure treated footings with a below grade board to keep the dirt out, excavate some of the dirt from inside, pour the limestone screenings, tamp, and then lay paver stones. My experience is the paver stones will remain nice and flat unless you place a concentrated weight off center, such as the leg of a fully loaded log rack.

 

[purduephotog]

True. Its fairly standard 12x16, with 2x4 walls, engineered siding, and a asphalt shingle roof.
I didn't want to pour a pad due to the permanence and cost - concrete here delivered, when last priced, is outrageous.

I would like to go bigger still but the 8 ft setback from the property line makes it difficult.

I have to find out if I extend the roof line to hold firewood if that constitutes a larger footprint and if it has tax implications.