Will Keter shed integrity be impacted by the overhang off the concrete slabs?

[cyphex85]

Hello everyone,

I've had some concreate slabs laid/re-levelled in preparation for buying a new keter shed.

I want to buy the 6 x 8 ft shed but the the slab dimensions are 241 cm / 7.90682 ft & 180.5 cm / 5.921916 ft

The plan is to lay 20mm limestone around the slabs to act as drainage. If I lay the stones to the same level as the slabs would that be ok or would the shed still warp?


Attached some pictures for context

 

[Alec_t]

Keter shed walls aren't very thick, so I doubt they'd be properly supported by the slab as is. Perhaps extend the slab area using bricks?

 

[simplesteve]

I did something very similar to this recently, and had the same concerns.
All was solved when I just went out and bought 6 3x3 fence posts and laid them on the slab’s first. I didn’t even join them together. My ( plastic) shed sits solid and doesn’t twist.

 

[scbk]

Do you know the dimensions of the shed? This one here is 177x230cm, so slightly smaller than the slabbed area?

Keter Manor Shed 6x8ft - Grey - Keter UK

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[JohnD]

If the shed overhangs the slabs, and the pebble surround is lower, it will prevent rain collecting on the slabs and causing damp.

The fence posts or similar bearers will provide a ventilated airspace that will also help. Have them under the shed to keep rain off.

Animals or rubbish may get into the void if if is not blocked off.

 

[cyphex85]

Do you know the dimensions of the shed? This one here is 177x230cm, so slightly smaller than the slabbed area?

Keter Manor Shed 6x8ft - Grey - Keter UK

Check out our Manor Shed 6x8ft - Grey or one of our other garden products. Discover our large assortment of Keter garden products and make your dream garden a reality!

www.keter.com

That's interesting as I looked at the green shed and although they are both advertised as 6x8 the Grey is slightly smaller so I may opt for that to save the hassle. Thanks for the tip

Grey Shed = Minimum Foundation Size = 177x230 cm

From <https://www.keter.com/en-gb/sheds/manor-shed-6x8ft-grey-230256.html>


Green Shed = Minimum Foundation Size = 183x244 cm

From <https://www.keter.com/en-gb/sheds/medium-sheds/darwin-shed-6x8ft-green-259273.html>