{"id":513,"date":"2023-01-11T06:41:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T06:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/?p=513"},"modified":"2023-01-11T06:41:52","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T06:41:52","slug":"do-you-need-a-gravel-pad-for-your-shed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/do-you-need-a-gravel-pad-for-your-shed\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need A Gravel Pad For Your Shed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representing Dutch Barn Builders, I sell dozens of backyard storage sheds every month. My customers often ask, &#8220;what&#8217;s the best way to prepare the site for my scheduled delivery?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need a gravel pad for a backyard shed? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It is highly recommended you have a level gravel site for the foundation for your shed. While using concrete block as a foundation for your shed is a good alternative. The best approach is to have a level gravel pad for your foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are some advantages to using a gravel pad for your shed. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number one,<\/strong> the gravel provides excellent water drainage while providing airflow under the building to make sure there is no standing water under your shed. Keeping everything dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"401\" width=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.siteprep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unorganized\/gravel-vs-concrete-shed-base-DSC00071-2-1278x800.jpg?resize=640%2C401&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"gravel shed foundation prevent rot\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number two, <\/strong>a gravel pad provides structural integrity by supporting the runners under the shed the entire length of the building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number three,<\/strong> a gravel pad provides an even foundation, making sure that settling will occur evenly all across the building so that your doors and windows work perfectly for the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/gravel-pad-for-a-backyard-shed.png?resize=602%2C281&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/gravel-pad-for-a-backyard-shed.png?w=602&amp;ssl=1 602w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/gravel-pad-for-a-backyard-shed.png?resize=300%2C140&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number four<\/strong>, a gravel pad reduces the space under a building as opposed to concrete blocks. This way, animals or kids are not getting under your building. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter 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=289%2C383&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cinder block leveling shed\" class=\"wp-image-388\" width=\"289\" height=\"383\" 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: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A gravel pad is preferred over concrete blocks for leveling a shed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a building over 12 foot long, I always recommend a gravel pad. It is a small investment that will help you enjoy your shed for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/storage-shed-foundation.jpg?resize=500%2C256&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/storage-shed-foundation.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/storage-shed-foundation.jpg?resize=300%2C154&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Representing Dutch Barn Builders, I sell dozens of backyard storage sheds every month. My customers often ask, &#8220;what&#8217;s the best way to prepare the site for my scheduled delivery?&#8221; Do<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=513"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":560,"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513\/revisions\/560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puppetbuildingworld.com\/storageshedspro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}