Garden shed foundations

[jackpot]

Anyone give me some advice on where to buy a decent shed.
Also what do i erect the shed on?? I have a concrete base but was told to get a few pallets to put under the shed/build shaed on to allow rain water flow underneath..
Is this suitable? And what else could i use?

 

[JohnD]

Paving slabs will stand up better to the damp conditions under there.

It will be best if the wooden shed is raised off the damp surface. So the slabs should not stick out under the shed where they can collect rainwater.

 

[breezer]

Tommy walsh (Of groundforce) puts sheds and decking on concrete blocks.

as for where to get a shed try google, but you do get what you pay for

 

[Thermo]

concrete base set above ground level with a fall on it. rainwater runs off and keeps it away from the ground. much firmer base, most shed manufacturers recomend that a well. Timber pallets etc will just rot.

 

[tshirtjohn]

Tommy walsh (Of groundforce) puts sheds and decking on concrete blocks.

as for where to get a shed try google, but you do get what you pay for

any suggestions of decent websites or shed makes?

 

[Thermo]

you pay for what you get. You can go on the web or go to the diy shops and get a paper thin walls/floor with plastic windows, or for a liitle more you can get decent sheds that will outlast them by years. Most local papers and the friday ad carry adverts for local or regional companies who make them.

 

[tshirtjohn]

you pay for what you get. You can go on the web or go to the diy shops and get a paper thin walls/floor with plastic windows, or for a liitle more you can get decent sheds that will outlast them by years. Most local papers and the friday ad carry adverts for local or regional companies who make them.

Ok i went to a few of my local places but found there sheds to be a little on the light side so thought I'd stay clear

I've been looking on this site and seen a few sheds that would like for my workshop http://www.shedstore.co.uk

I've got around £600 - £800 to spent on a shed and would like something around the 12x10 ft size, I can add more strength to the inside when i insulate it fully at a later stage but want a good starting point on the shed

 

[Deluks]

Well on that website the walton workshop fits your criteria and budget. But have you tried phone book/yellow pages/google for any local suppliers? Buying online means you can't see what quality you're getting and it won't be very easy to return it!

 

[Deluks]

Having said all that, SF have it cheaper!Here

 

[Thermo]

waltons ones tend to fall in the pants category i was talking about.

 

[2scoops0406]

Don't most shed have pressure treated slats of wood that suspend the shed floor off the base?

 

[masona]

Also what do i erect the shed on?? I have a concrete base but was told to get a few pallets to put under the shed/build shaed on to allow rain water flow underneath..
Is this suitable? And what else could i use?

Done one a couple of week ago, I use engineer bricks in 4 section with dpc on top then the shed on top, just my idea instead of tiimber bearers.