{"id":381,"date":"2020-12-17T18:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T18:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/?p=381"},"modified":"2020-12-17T18:00:45","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T18:00:45","slug":"shedfoundations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need A Foundation For A Shed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13300d76e89\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13300d76e89\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#Do_you_need_a_foundation_for_a_shed\" >Do you need a foundation for a shed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#What_type_of_foundation_should_I_use_for_my_shed\" >What type of foundation should I use for my shed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#Putting_Down_A_Gravel_pad\" >Putting Down A Gravel pad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#Do_I_need_concrete_slab_for_Shed\" >Do I need concrete slab for Shed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#How_thick_does_a_concrete_slab_need_to_be_for_a_shed\" >How thick does a concrete slab need to be for a shed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#How_much_does_a_concrete_slab_for_a_shed_cost\" >How much does a concrete slab for a shed cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#How_much_bigger_should_a_shed_base_be_than_the_shed\" >How much bigger should a shed base be than the shed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#Can_you_put_a_shed_on_uneven_ground\" >Can you put a shed on uneven ground?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/shedfoundations\/#How_To_Pour_A_Concrete_Slab\" >How To Pour A Concrete Slab<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_foundation_for_a_shed\"><\/span><strong>Do you need a foundation for a shed?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, your shed needs a foundation. The foundation can be as simple as treated runners sitting on your lawn or on patio blocks. Larger sheds should have a gravel pad, a concrete slab, a post foundation or even a block foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_foundation_should_I_use_for_my_shed\"><\/span>What type of foundation should I use for my shed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For small sheds, you can set your shed runners directly on your lawn. If you have poor drainage though, it is recommended you put down a gravel pad about 4 &#8221; deep. Any shed over 16&#8242; long should have a gravel base or a concrete slab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most sheds can just be set on the ground and then leveled with patio blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS43h-kPUb9DDX1a_eUjv2IHRyUFNsaX4LjdQ&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\"Shed Stone Base Retaining Wall Forest Hill MD \u2013 BedRock Siteworks\"\/><figcaption>Shed on gravel base<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are going to use your shed as a cabin or have other reasons to add plumbing, a 4&#8243;x 4&#8243; post foundation will allow you to have a crawl space to put pipes and electrical wiring under the shed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Putting_Down_A_Gravel_pad\"><\/span>Putting Down A Gravel pad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gravel pad should be 4&#8243; deep for your shed. Framing the pad with treated lumber will keep the gravel in one spot but isn&#8217;t necessary if you dig down 4&#8243; and level the gravel. Be sure to extend the gravel pad a foot wider than your shed on every side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_concrete_slab_for_Shed\"><\/span>Do I need concrete slab for Shed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-2.png?resize=358%2C357&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Concrete slab shed foundation\" class=\"wp-image-383\" width=\"358\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-2.png?w=715&amp;ssl=1 715w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-2.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_thick_does_a_concrete_slab_need_to_be_for_a_shed\"><\/span><strong>How thick does a concrete slab need to be for a shed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most sheds and small garages, a 4&#8243; concrete slab is perfect. The slab should sit on a gravel base.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_concrete_slab_for_a_shed_cost\"><\/span>How much does a concrete slab for a shed cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Average Cost To Pour Concrete<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Shed Size<\/strong><\/th><th>Concrete Slab<\/th><th>Average&nbsp;<strong>Cost<\/strong>&nbsp;Installed<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>8&#215;10<\/strong><\/td><td>10 x 12<\/td><td>$600 \u2013 $950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>10&#215;12<\/strong><\/td><td>12 x 14<\/td><td>$750 \u2013 $1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>12&#215;16<\/strong><\/td><td>14&#215;18<\/td><td>$1,200 \u2013 $3,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>16&#215;24<\/strong><\/td><td>18&#215;26<\/td><td>$2200 \u2013 $6000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>4&#8243; Concrete Slab on 4&#8243; Gravel Base <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.secrets-of-shed-building.com\/images\/concrete-shed-base8.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Is a Concrete Shed Base what you need?\"\/><figcaption>How To Pour A Concrete Slab For Your Shed<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_bigger_should_a_shed_base_be_than_the_shed\"><\/span><strong>How much bigger should a shed base be than the shed? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When putting down a gravel base or concrete slab, extend that base 6 to 12 inches wider than the shed all the way around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is sand a good base for a shed? If the ground is stable and has sufficient drainage, you can set patio stones directly on firm compacted soil. If not, consider laying down sand and then gravel or crushed rock. Excavate the site making it about 12\u201d wider and longer than the floor footprint. Excavate down approximately 4-6 inches deep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_a_shed_on_uneven_ground\"><\/span>Can you put a shed on uneven ground? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-4.png?resize=239%2C317&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shed on blocks\" class=\"wp-image-388\" width=\"239\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-4.png?w=478&amp;ssl=1 478w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/image-4.png?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><figcaption>Level your shed with blocks<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way to place a shed on uneven ground it to use concrete foundation blocks. Stacking blocks on the low side can bring your shed up to level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to place enough columns of blocks to support the shed. About every 4 feet placed under the runners should work fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> A post foundation is also a great way to put a shed on uneven ground. We have built cabins on the side of hills in WV with post foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTIzDVsPXAdvMnUR6U_zvWqlSvSt-vB20_dUQ&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\"How to Build a Post &amp; Beam Shed Foundation on a Slope\"\/><figcaption>Post Foundation For Your Shed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Pour_A_Concrete_Slab\"><\/span>How To Pour A Concrete Slab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MTEyNIKUhhU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need a foundation for a shed? Yes, your shed needs a foundation. 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