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The gravel company helped me figure that out. When I called to order it, I told them what I needed the gravel for and what size area I had and they told me which size gravel to use and how much I would need to get it to the proper depth to allow for proper drainage. 👍
Nice and simple. I would consider a couple slight alterations/additions. 4×6 would maybe be better since it would allow you to set the wood in two inch trenches. Use weedblock prior to laying the gravel. Also consider rebar in each corner for stability.
This guide is a good resource of videos, pictures and drawing. It does not have plans, so if that's what you're looking for don't bother with this book. ru-vid.comUgkxLum--iPp9YKZ09j1BMdHaBMLkrGfIbcm What this book does have is a lot of great information on the building of sheds, design ideas, building options, etc. The author goes through the steps to build a foundation, framing, roof, even ideas on internal storage and external finishes. The text is easy to follow and understand. There are many sidebars that give tips and advice which most laymen probably wouldn't have considered. The photographs are great quality too. This is a great book and I'd recommend it highly for anyone needing or interested in building a shed.
This is by far one of the fastest ways I’ve see a shed foundation be made. I’ll be getting a shed in 2 weeks and this has saved me time and stress on how I’m going to build the foundation for it. Thank you so much and this video is very helpful.!
@@josiahr1375 it's a pretty good starter shed. I think down the road I may need to upgrade just for a bit more space and structure. I have noticed that if I hang a lot on the walls, it bows somewhat
Thanks! - I was able to use leftover scrap wood to save even more. The tip on having them deliver the gravel was a game changer! On my project they could access the area that I needed it to be permanently placed then offloaded, required SO much less work then expected and was worth the delivery fee.
Great vid. I am thinking about buying a small shed and was looking for ideas on the base. I think another positive about this approach is that you can move the shed and foundation if you need too without having a permanent concrete base. 👍
If you're trying to get off on the cheap by getting a resin or Rubbermaid shed, this is a great idea - save a ton not dealing with cinder blocks, a pressure-treated base, and time leveling too. Very clever idea.
Thank you SO much, this makes much more sense than other ideas I have seen online. Also, my back could never make those trips carrying the gravel- must’ve been a workout!
OMG, YOU’RE A LIFESAVER 👍🏽🙌🏽. I had planned a patio remake for this summer that just recently ended. I purchased a new shed and had items marked on my patio according to my plans/layout. My much larger storage shed arrived that I’ve purchased to store my outdoor items but I also specifically purchased the shed to 1) keep the leaves and debris from the branches that hover over almost the entire rt side of my patio where there’s nothing but uneven dirt and roots anyway but it’s a HUGE PROBLEM bc there’s CONSTANTLY LEAVES and A MESS ON THE WHITE FENCE TO CLEAN UP and 2) I cannot metabolize Vit D so it was ordered by my doc to spend 20 mins minimum outside daily bc each of the many rounds of high doses of Vit D proved unsuccessful. Going outside is an issue for me bc I have other med situations so this summer was going to be the seasons where those things wouldn’t stop me from “simply” going onto my patio bc this much larger shed would also store what I need to deal with my obstacles in a dignified manner whilst abiding by my lease bc I’ll have an easy and secured place to store what’s needed while I’m out there. *I almost forgot….the reason YOU LITERALLY SAVED ME JUST IN TIME is I just received a notice Re patio inspections taking place between a date that happened a week ago until some time early in OCT. I hadn’t been able to get the shed assembled bc I’m not familiar w/building foundations and especially not on uneven ground. While I was trying to deal with that situation, I had gone to the dentist and that one cleaning ended up costing me my entire summer bc I had surgeries every 2 weeks and check ups from the second weds of June til Sep - I’m still healing. It’s a blessing to be able to have what I needed done (another issue caused by a drunk driver 17 yrs ago) medically yet the burden of needing to get my patio redone which started with the new shed assembly worried me even more bc now I couldn’t physically do anything about it (couldn’t even hold head down or lift things). I did buy a few items for the foundation prep but I was completely at a loss UNTIL I FOUND YOU VIDEO JUST NOW 👏🏽🙌🏽👍🏽🙏🏽☀️
Building this set up this weekend. I don't have a saw, so I used butt joints on the 4x4's with 90 degree angle ties to secure them on the inside of the frame with 6 2inch deck screws on each corner. For gravel I am using crushed limestone gravel (1-1.5"). The shed is a 7x7 Rubbermaid like the one shown except it has a window on the front above the doors. Thanks for the idea! Saved me money vs pouring a concrete base.
Another way to "screw down" and connect the post is, use galvanized "Tie Plates" they come in different sizes. I would recommend using a sizable tie plate on both sides to secure the post do not come apart. This saves a lot of time from cutting the post and screwing them together. Just another idea.
Two questions: - Would the wood directly on the ground or be at risk of rot/pests? - Is the shed not anchored into the ground in some way? I’d like to do the same but was considering building the frame the exact dimensions of the shed so the walls can be anchored to the wood base, and rebar driven at an angle into the ground/frame so it won’t blow away.
Only thing I don’t care for is there’s no weight on the 4x4 boarder. So if the shed settles the boards could potentially end up interfering with the door opening if they rise at all. I would attach 4x4’s diagonally across each corner about 3ft from each corner. Then dig the ground out so they can be covered with the gravel. The weight of the gravel and shed will keep the border against the ground instead of free floating as it is now.
That's a good idea! I was going more for cheap than super sturdy for this one because it was a free shed I was given and I plan to get a nice wooden one down the road and so for that one I will make the base really nice 👌
Can I use the same method, (albeit with more gravel & wood surround) on a 40’ “high cube” shipping container? Then lift it up from the gravel using a bunch of the four-sided concrete cubes with the cross cut into the top?
Awesome video. Have you thought about using a grid panel then put the gravel on it to make ot more stable? Just curious, coz i wanna put a shed i bought from Costco 6'3" W x 3'6" D x 5'9" H. Thank you.
With the gravel allowing air to pass under? How would this work in windy areas? I was going to do pavers which requires your steps and then add sand and pavers. What’s the benefit or difference to leaving the shed to go onto just gravel Vs pavers
I think gravel would be easier to re-level down the road if needed. You can simply add more gravel or rake out and redistribute the existing gravel whereas with pavers you would have to dig them up, level out the sand and them redo all the pavers. I think a lot of it depends on your budget and personal preference
Awesome! Quick question, did you have to anchor the shed in any way? If not, do you ever have issues with the shed moving from wind, or anything like that?
Where did you put the excess grass/dirt you dug up or in more recent projects what have you done with it? Might be a no brainer question, but random thought that popped in my head.
Great vid and job well done. Random question - but what brand of trousers are those - I'm looking for some that utiliarian like those but that actually fit well and aren't baggy.
How is this holding up? Need to build a foundation for a 8’x15’ resin shed. Does the ground just need to be fairly level and you can level the gravel or does it need to be nearly perfect?
Hello! Thanks for this video. Do you have any updates on how its held up so far? Also, any issues with water when it rains since the foundation doesnt extend out far all around? Looking at doing this over yhe next couple days.
Sure! I will have to make my own video better explaining how to cut half-lap joints, but I'm the meantime, this video shows it pretty well: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ckA7_R6z7Bk.html
Thanks for the video. I have just bought a similar resin shed and also have a gravel pad ready to go. Did you have any issues with putting the base of the shed directly on top of the stones? How does it feel when you step inside the shed ? I was thinking of putting a 1/2" sheet of ground contact plywood on top of the gravel to lay the base on just to add rigidity and just so i would not feel the stones when I step on it, but I'm wondering if that is necessary or not.
Yeah that would probably be a good idea just to keep the floor flat. I don't really feel individual stones through the floor. But the middle does feel slightly higher and then it slopes ever so slightly to the edges which doesn't bother me as I'm just using it for storage, but adding that sheet of plywood is probably not a bad idea just for a little extra rigidity. Good thought!
If i make the base bigger than the shed size.. I was wanting to create a landscaping bed around it.... do I have to worry about it shifting? or do you reccommend exact sizing
Can i do it with this method for a way bigger shed? 15x8 ? i have a concrete floor, Can i just lay gravel on the concrete?, if so,do i need to put a thin wood board on top of the gravel ? before putting the shed ?
suggestions.... 1) Use a tarp on driveway where they will drop rocks. 2) Could have made a quick trip to big box store to get wheel barrel and then just return it or keep it. Good $100 investment.
Yeah I have a wheelbarrow now, definitely worth it haha. I purposely didn't put down a tarp because every time I do, the shovel I scoop with gets caught up on the tarp. I appreciate the suggestions though!
Oo also does this mean the gravel eliminate the need to have airflow underneath the shed because all of that is just about protection from moisture anyway?
Good video and helpful as I am putting up a 6 x 5 shed. But my question is how you anchor this shed to this type of foundation since the foundation the shed sits on is gravel.
You can get shed anchor kits that are essentially giant screws that screw down into the ground and then you fill the gravel in around them. You could use those as your anchors :)
Awesome thanks. Just got the same size shed from lifetime. Really don't want to make a concrete base as I'm not sure about the location. How much gravel did you need fit for the 8x8? Also would it be recommended to put a membrane underneath the gravel? Thanks Update 1 ton I saw from your comments. Possibly needs a firm base between the plastic floor and sharp gravel?
Yeah you could put a membrane underneath the gravel and lay plywood or something overtop if you wanted. I just put the shed directly on top of the gravel
Maybe I missed it in the video but how did you go about leveling it? Did you level the dirt after you dug up the grass or did you level it with the gravel?
You can pick up shed anchors online or at hardware stores that screw down into the ground and can hold it steady. Or you could run some beans across the footprint of the shed and anchor directly into those 👍
Literally what I'm looking to get done although I'm only putting up a utility shed. Not sure if I missed it in the video but how deep did you make the gravel base? Would a two inch base be sufficient? Thanks for posting!!
I don't remember exactly how deep I made it. I believe it was 3-4 inches. I didn't know what would be best so I just asked the gravel guys when I was ordering it and they were very helpful picking the size and how much I would need! Thsnks for watching :)
The gravel was actually way cheap. I wonder how much it cost where I live. I would have put weed blocker before the gravel. I would also have to build a foundation for my shed. Is it okay for me to use a wood foundation and place it directly on top of the gravel? As long as I use pressure treated wood? I also want to go with a bigger shed, maybe a 10x10, so I will probably have to buy 12x12 lumber to build my foundation. I have watched so many videos on building my own shed, I feel like it might be cheaper to buy one that is already precut and then I just assemble it myself. Seems so much easier, since I've never done one before.
Yes, I think that should work as long as you are using pressure treated lumber so it can hold up to the weather. Getting a shed kit or one that is already assembled is probably the easiest way.
The shed comes with a floor. I have not secured it down with anything other than filling it with all my junk! Hahaha, but there are shed anchor kits that you can get to anchor your shed 😁
Thank you for video, quick question!!! I just purchased 8x10 resin shed. I have 2 inch stepping stone concrete pavers. Will that work? Also how big is your shed in video?
Love this video. So my shed is 8ft x 7.5, so I'll most likely need to go 10 ft lumber for each side. Unless I went 10ft lumber on the 8 ft. side of the shed, and 8ft lumber on the 7.5 side of shed. Also, you said the posts are actually 3.5 x 3.5, but home improvement stores list them as 4x4x8 right?
Great video. I'm in the process of buying an 8x10 resin shed pending approval from neighborhood's HOA and have been trying to figure what's the easiest thing to do for a foundation as it's just me building it for the most part. Thanks a bunch!
Make sure you use hot dipped galvanized nails & or coated 3.5" screws . If you use uncoated nails/ screws they will degrade & fail because chemical reactions with pressure treated wood .
1. What about moisture breaking down the wood over time? 2. Mine is a tin shed with no floor. I was thinking of putting down cinder blocks, ground level around the perimeter. Then building a platform. Would that work?
The posts I used are rated for ground contact so they will break down much slower than untreated wood. I think your plan should work and allow for ample airflow underneath the shed:)
I dont have it anchored, but you can buy shed anchor kits that secure your shed to the ground. My shed is in the back corner of my yard and is very protected from the wind so I am not concerned about it blowing away. It hasn't yet in the 2 years it's been there 👍
While this is a nice presentation, resin sheds like this are so light they need to be anchored down to protect from wind. The manufacturers recommend a poured concrete or fully framed pressure treaded frame with 3/4" plywood, with lag screws anchoring the floor. Hope this works out for you, but this is not really an adequate way to build a shed base.
Yes, depending on how big of a slope, you could get additional 4x4 beams and build the wall up on the lower part of the slope so that the top remains level if that makes sense? One side might only have 1 beam, but the other side might be two beams tall. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!!
Oof, smarter not harder... tarp, lay all your gravel on it and tow it to back yard with manpower, pulling like horse in harness, one or two trips, bam, done. Harder work for legs, but less backbreaking for your back.
Hello. Thank you for your video and brake down of foundation setup/cost. My husband and I are planning to buy this shed and do the same foundation to but do have a couple questions for you. What kind/grade of gravel did you use and second is how you anchored down the shed to the foundation. We looked for another video but didn't see anything. So just wanted to get some more insight. Appreciate your time and feedback! Jessica 😊
Do most sheds come with the floor or just the outer shell? A metal vs Plastic composite, which is better? I really appreciate this vid. This shed project was really stressing me out. Thank you.
I believe most garden sheds come with a floor. As far as metal vs. plastic, i think that would come down to which is more important to you: budget or structure. Im sure the metal would be stronger and look better, but would probably also be a good bit more expensive, though i could be wrong. I went with plastic for the price and because it is more of a temporary shed for me. I will be upgrading down the road so i just needed something cheap to get me through a few years. Hope this helps, thanks for watching my video!
