concrete shed base on clay soil
Best shed base on soil? discussion in 'builders' talk' started by diy del, jul 26, 2006. good air flow so less likelyhood of the floor roting as in the case of shed bases were the floor goes straight onto a concrete slab or similar. gardm1nt, jul 26, 2006 #6.. I want something that will last. i have heavy clay soil that gets very wet in winter, so i don't really want a wooden frame base that will be in direct contact with the soil. wish i had put a course of concrete blocks down so shed wooden base would have been 9ins from ground, as i get a lot of splash back when it rains, roof has a 6in. Concrete slabs are also used as patios and foundations of porches, decks, sheds and home appliances such... how to pour a slab on clay soil | hunker join our newsletter. How should an area be prepared for concrete pouring? i have been clearing an area which is going to have a large concrete base for a shed and greenhouse to be sited on and have a walkway in between them. dont lay the concrete directly over the soil, if the weather is warm, sprinkle with water when hardening of and if possible drape over. 1. clear and level the area where you plan to pour the concrete slab. if the clay soil is very soft, excavate the soil to a depth of several inches and mix in gravel to create a firmer base for.
Hi, i am having a bit of trouble building a shed base. i decided on a 2" x 4" pressure treated frame, but i was going to sit this onto piers to lift.... With the soil being heavy clay - ime it'll probably need compaction in it's own right, as if dug over a bit, the large lumps of clay tend to leave voids themselves. in some areas, using cement/concrete for a shed base requires planning permission, whereas doing as roger suggests doesn't. logged quote from: clarion. shed base queries.... Can you just put concrete onto soil? what weight is a garden path or shed base going to support. when i put the floor down for my drive and garage fair enough hard core and four inches of concrete. that holds the 4x4 no problem or at least it has for the last 10 years..
I want something that will last. i have heavy clay soil that gets very wet in winter, so i don't really want a wooden frame base that will be in direct contact with the soil. wish i had put a course of concrete blocks down so shed wooden base would have been 9ins from ground, as i get a lot of splash back when it rains, roof has a 6in. In this video i show you how to prepare a sub-base and how to lay 3x2 slabs. this is part of a larger garden project. how to build a shed (on a concrete pad) - duration: 10:38.. 1. clear and level the area where you plan to pour the concrete slab. if the clay soil is very soft, excavate the soil to a depth of several inches and mix in gravel to create a firmer base for.