Scarborough Fair Recommends a Gravel Foundation for Your Structure.
Why You Need To Build a Shed Foundation
Even if you plan to buy your shed pre-built, you'll still need to build a shed foundation – or hire someone to do so – before your new shed can be put into place. A proper shed foundation is important for two main reasons:
There are several types of shed foundations, and the kind you need may depend on where you live, the size of your shed and its intended use.
Drainage is of utmost importance, as the greatest enemy to any shed is moisture. If you look at older sheds around your neighborhood, you will notice that many of them are beginning to rot around the bottom of the structure. This is because most, if not all, of those sheds do not have a prepared base underneath them.
The best thing you can do to contribute to the longevity of your new building is to install a quality pad. We recommend a minimum of 3” to 4” crushed (3/4") stone base, at least 2′ larger than your building in both directions. Crushed stone allows for drainage should any moisture get underneath your shed. For smaller sized sheds, concrete blocks could be a cost effective method.
The foundation for your structure MUST be set up before the delivery.
Call our store at 410-749-7979 to try and schedule a shed move
Even if you plan to buy your shed pre-built, you'll still need to build a shed foundation – or hire someone to do so – before your new shed can be put into place. A proper shed foundation is important for two main reasons:
- The shed needs to sit on a stable, level surface for the structure to remain stable and for the door to operate properly.
- The shed needs to sit slightly off the ground to allow for proper water drainage and minimize moisture transfer from the ground to the shed structure.
There are several types of shed foundations, and the kind you need may depend on where you live, the size of your shed and its intended use.
Drainage is of utmost importance, as the greatest enemy to any shed is moisture. If you look at older sheds around your neighborhood, you will notice that many of them are beginning to rot around the bottom of the structure. This is because most, if not all, of those sheds do not have a prepared base underneath them.
The best thing you can do to contribute to the longevity of your new building is to install a quality pad. We recommend a minimum of 3” to 4” crushed (3/4") stone base, at least 2′ larger than your building in both directions. Crushed stone allows for drainage should any moisture get underneath your shed. For smaller sized sheds, concrete blocks could be a cost effective method.
The foundation for your structure MUST be set up before the delivery.
Call our store at 410-749-7979 to try and schedule a shed move