Place pressure treated 4 x4 or 4 x6 6 x6 timbers on the gravel in the same dimensions as the shed.
Build a shed base from timber.
The piers will allow you to.
Depending on the local building codes in your area you might need to obtain a.
It is made to the precise size of the shed floor and is pegged into the ground and levelled.
Thick solid fir or spruce.
At a glance choose the right location for your shed lay out all the components assemble the frame fix the frame into the ground assemble your shed on your new base.
For larger buildings especially if you re going to use the shed as a workshop using a full concrete base as your timber shed base is your best option.
The good old 2 4 actual measurement 1 1 2 in.
However generally there are two types of shed bases suitable for a garden building consider which is best for you.
Also called construction grade lumber this wood is usually 1 1 2 in.
Given the size of most backyard sheds 2x4s can usually be used for both the wall and roof frames.
Use a half lap joint where the timbers meet.
These can be installed on a level lawn or the frame can be placed onto a patio using the metal l shaped legs supplied with the kit to help keep it level.
String support beams lengthwise across the.
Square the corners and level the lumber with each other.
It should be 4 6 thick and level.
Get a building permit if you need one.
This is a great way of achieving a level base allowing maximum airflow to keep the underside of the shed floor dry.
Level the ground if necessary and install deck piers along a grid to support the shed.
Shed dimensions dictate how large an area you need.