How to make a concrete shed base

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A concrete shed base is strong, level, and durable. It won’t move, and therefore the shed won’t either. It is made to measure for the shed, very slightly bigger in all dimensions, and very slightly raised above ground level.
A concrete shed base is probably the strongest and most durable option for a shed to stand on.
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@tungtung898 Год назад

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@olliec1319 9 месяцев назад

Great vid. A builder's tip for mixing concrete is to cut the cement bag in half. Then throw in as many shovels of ballast as needed to go with the half bag of cement. Saves faffing around filling buckets.

@DanielMarson90 5 лет назад

Great video, will be starting my shed project soon, following this!

@TheSabine2005 6 месяцев назад

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@liquidsnail7305 3 года назад

Amazing video! Very handy tips and very easy to understand, thanks

@mickheathcote4570 4 года назад

very helpful, simply explained, thanks.

@LennonZA Год назад

Straight and easy tutorial; exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! - Subscribed

@AllotmentBook Год назад

Thank you very much for your comment. I did update the video and that can be seen here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-POB_jpscnCM.html

@Z3n1tHL0rD 5 лет назад

Informative, educational and very useful video for the beginner

@bigfra79 5 лет назад

Excellent video. Very informative.

@benhunt6516 2 года назад

Perfect video, clear and concise. Thankyou for making and sharing.

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@donboggs3880 6 лет назад

Such a clear, concise and complete video. Hats off to your production. I have a wide side walk size I need to make to store a trailer. Thank you for helping me out!!!

@ShortsOfBrawlStars 5 лет назад

I'm planning to install a small summer house and this really helps me with the base, thank you 👍

@AllotmentBook 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for your comment.

@ashproctor577 4 года назад

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@veronicahoward4145 4 года назад

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@lornahemingway7515 Год назад

excellent simple vid with useful tips. thank you!

@heathermarsh7276 5 лет назад

Very good information .. Thank You

@buckle5002 5 лет назад

Good vid, nice result 👍

@jeffjlw 6 лет назад

Well done, sir. Well spoken and right to the point. Nice video.

@AllotmentBook 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@Figureworx 5 лет назад

Great video thank you

@timillsley444 3 года назад

Really informative. Thanks

@CrazyCanuckFitness 2 года назад

Well done. Simple easy to understand instructions

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@clouddancer7624 5 лет назад

Thank you, from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., USA

@AllotmentBook 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for your comment.

@munamohamed1221 3 года назад

@@AllotmentBook how much will it cost someone to for with material I got shed

@laro1002 2 года назад

Great video - well done - based on this I’m going to do mine with confidence. Cheers 🥂

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

Best of luck!

@Jason-bv7ez 10 месяцев назад

Superb, thanks a lot for sharing this.

@truesimplicity 3 года назад

Super helpful, Thank you...

@MrMentaloriental 6 лет назад

Great video

@Nicos89 2 года назад

Nice video, very helpful 😊

@Robocoptubeyou 2 года назад

very good.... i am planning to rebuild my shed .... good info for beginner DIY like me ... Thanks

@kimames7774 5 лет назад

Always allow enough space around the shed for ladder access to re-paint the walls later on, or re-felt the roof. Plus check the ground gradient, no point in digging a pit if the slope is excessive.

@dmdavies 2 года назад

Thanks - great video, clear and understandable.

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

thank you - much appreciated!

@deriklongokailer Год назад

nice video!, i was thinking i needed a mesh for my base, but now i believe it is only needed when the load above is too heavy.

@johntreadwell6846 2 года назад

Great help thanks 😊

@thesmellypocket1 Год назад

Brilliant, a real help for when l get round to getting a shed. 👍

@AllotmentBook Год назад

Thank you!

@andyphilipson1799 6 лет назад

Good video thanks.

@jenniferpearson6323 Год назад

Very helpful! Thank you 😊

@AllotmentBook Год назад

Thank you very much for your comment!

@MAZGamingUK 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks mate! :)

@AllotmentBook 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@79brumley 6 лет назад

On hot days saturate the foundation before pouring the concrete, It will help with stopping the ground from sucking out all the water in the concrete!

@thegamechanger2058 5 лет назад

Or just use visqueen under the concrete.

@sierrawhiskey5155 4 года назад

I would have blinded the hardcore with sand and placed a waterproof membrane. Would help keep the shed drier, some sheds are lined out with breathable membrane.

@mauronicolascanseco1643 3 года назад

This was great, thanks, been searching for "how deep do footings need to be for a shed?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Damkietor Nonpareil Dominion - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a smashing exclusive product for building better sheds and woodworking without the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my m8 got amazing success with it.

@proudmo4161 3 года назад

This was great, I been tryin to find out about "how much does it cost to build an 8x8 shed?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Damkietor Nonpareil Dominion - (just google it ) ? It is an awesome one off guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my neighbour got excellent results with it.

@anak8003 3 года назад

Many thanks, been searching for "how do you build a shed after a foundation?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Damkietor Nonpareil Dominion - (do a search on google ) ? It is an awesome one off guide for building better sheds and woodworking minus the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my cousin got cool success with it.

@djganty8830 3 года назад

Very well done👍🏼👍🏼

@AllotmentBook 3 года назад

Thank you! 👍

@truthforall1303 Год назад

Excellent video really good advice. I’ve just finished concentrating our new workshop and although it was scary to do if you do it in stages and level it each time it can be done 24’x24’ looks great Mandy Uk

@AllotmentBook Год назад

Thank you very much for your comment. Much appreciated!

@PJvaleting Год назад

Nice upload thanks my next project

@suewillows9913 3 года назад

Looks good

@CookRacingUK 3 года назад

Excellent - it's given me an idea how to do our drive, thank you for that!

@AllotmentBook 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@burnsbits5829 2 года назад

A really helpful simple video. For a change on RU-vid I found what I was looking for first time 👍

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

thank you very much for your comment!

@ThePANDA1885 6 лет назад

Great, clear video... I was thinking about doing this myself but I'd probably make mistakes at every step of the way.

@AllotmentBook 6 лет назад

Thank you for the video feedback. Good luck with your project.

@phil4v8 6 лет назад

Gentle Brother maybe but maybe not, you would still learn. :)

@NewWarOrder 4 года назад

I feel you. I felt the same when rebuilding my shed and I did in fact make a good amount of mistakes. I did the research and figured ways of fixing my errors. I'm basically done now but if i had to do it all over again I'd do a much better job from what I've learned along the way. Bottom line, just go for it.

@powernab8457 3 года назад

Top video you did a great A1 job 👍

@AllotmentBook 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@alextaylor397 3 года назад

Great vid

@AllotmentBook 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your comment!

@realname6586 6 лет назад

Good video. Wouldn't have been a lot better if you had soaked the base really well before pouring the cement.

@tomrobbins6166 Год назад

Thank you

@HsingSun 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. I would prefer to use pre-mix cement.

@Joy-wl1yk 4 года назад

Good video! I've laid a shed foundation years ago. This has some good ideas, especially covering if you live in a summer temp. that is hot.

@hughjaanus6680 2 года назад

You should put a sheet of heavy duty plastic on the hardcore before pouring the concrete, to stop dampness.

@davidfagerberg9283 3 года назад

There should be rebar in the middle of the slab. And yes, you can take the frame off in 1-2 days but wait 2 weeks before building on it

@XANF2 3 года назад

Im not too familiar with the use of cement, but why would it need rebar? Surely the concrete is in full contact with the subbase. There wouldn't be any substantial pressure points. Concrete is also amazing in compression. It is only weak against lateral forces, which is why rebar is used.

@XANF2 2 года назад

@Harry Wang you could achieve that by using concrete anchor bolts through the shed and into the slab. Tell me why that isn't suitable "dumbass"?

@XANF2 2 года назад

@Harry Wang I was hoping for some form of intelligent reply, not something a child would say. Tip for next time, don't call people a dumbass for asking a reasonable question, especially when you have an extremely limited understanding yourself, and I mean extremely limited. Good job dumbass 👏

@paulstone7655 2 года назад

It's just a medium duty shed with 3" concrete base (plus 3" hardcore subbase which is more than most sheds get), not a garage with car loads. No rebar needed.

@Albaniandco 2 года назад

Hey mate i was wondering what hinges do you use to connect the timber together ?

@adamphillips1489 4 года назад

Great easy to understand video that I am using as a guide this week .can you tell me how many bags of cement/ballast and hard core I would need for a 5.2 meter X 3.3 Meter concrete base.

@AllotmentBook 4 года назад

Thank you very much for your comment. On my updated video, in the description, I list the materials I used for my shed base: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-POB_jpscnCM.html. Some suppliers offer to take back unused (unopened) materials - but this would need to be checked before ordering. It may also be worth searching for 'concrete materials calculator'.

@user-ff1hn7ve9e 3 месяца назад

Seeing that you put the corner brackets inside the form work. How did you get the formwork apart after the concrete had set ?

@stevebrown8233 3 года назад

I’ve been watching other videos and this is definitely one I as a novice can understand, very informative. May I ask a question that I can’t seem to find anywhere. I need to calculate how much aggregate and cement I need for a 10ft x 12ft by 4 inches thick, that is once I’ve put down my MOT 1. Thanks again for the video. Kelly

@AllotmentBook 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your comment. A couple of suggestions: ask a local store for advice, and at the same time ask them if they accept returns of any surplus materials. Another option is to do a web search for something like a ‘concrete calculator’ and try and find one that gives advice for all the materials needed (and not just cement).

@evansnick81 2 года назад

There are conversion tables available, or your builders merchant should know

@mysticsoulz638 Год назад

0.6 cubic metres should do

@Andrew-tr5zg 11 месяцев назад

At the top corner of our garden is an old coal bunker foundation 10 x 10 one brick height cemented right round and was thinking as we need a new shed, i was thinking of filling the base with concrete. Is up to one brick height enough considering you have to lay aggregate first the cement? Would i need a damp proof or is aggregate enough?

@Jokestbh Год назад

Very helpful video!! ive got 8x8 shed base to do... jus curious how bags of cement did you use?

@AllotmentBook Год назад

thank you very much for your comment. I updated the video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-POB_jpscnCM.html and in the video description is a list of the materials I used

@clayturnbull Год назад

Would like to see anchor method to attach shed to concrete.

@Senna-xi1gr 4 года назад

Cheers👍🇬🇧

@brettgerhardi 5 лет назад

How much were the materials for this and what is the size? I need to make a 4x6m one for a garden room (that will be a gym that needs to hold 200kg cable machine) - I guess the same principles apply? Also, right now I have a 2.5m2 shed with a concrete base (which I will move elsewhere) - can I build the frame around this one (it is probably the right height) or do I need to crunch it up and start fresh?

@AllotmentBook 5 лет назад

Hello! I have recently updated this video, you may like to see this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-POB_jpscnCM.html. It may be possible to extend what your have, depending upon its condition and level. For heavy use, you may want a deeper sub-base and concrete layer. You may want to check the depth of the existing.

@philbailey9128 3 года назад

Can you tell me at what point you removed the joist in the middle of the framework? It's there during the MOT compaction but not there for the concreting...Thanks

@AllotmentBook 3 года назад

Hello! What you spotted is correct. I removed the central joist after compacting and before concreting.

@marklloyd1737 4 года назад

Nice simple and concise video but how big was the base? How much concrete/sand etc was used?

@AllotmentBook 4 года назад

Please see the updated video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-POB_jpscnCM.html. In the description below the video are the details on materials and dimensions.

@hitchjack 4 года назад

Did you take the wooden frame off at the end or just leave it there?

@AllotmentBook 4 года назад

I left it there as protective edging with the grass coming up to it. But it would be fine to remove.

@HushtheMag 4 месяца назад

always wanted a shed. looking for a 6x8 shed to make miniature scale models end have my own space away from he women in the house, Is this method better and cheaper than the probase plastic shedbase videos I have been seeing?

@johnhenryoliver1 10 месяцев назад

Great video quick question how many small bags of cement did you require? I’m planning similar job on area 2.2m square thanks

@olliec1319 9 месяцев назад

Not that many probably. Maybe 5-10 at a guess. But if you buy from b and q you can always return them if not used.

@seanbonella 6 месяцев назад

i need help, im getting a shed but the concrete has weeds on it, i need it to be water proffed before i put a steel shed on it any ideas cheers

@simontaylor2319 4 года назад

Maybe a sheet of A142 mesh on top of the hardcore before laying the concrete would stop possible cracking

@vladtyb9487 3 года назад

This is glorious, I have been researching "can you build an addition without a foundation?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Damkietor Nonpareil Dominion - (just google it ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind product for building better sheds and woodworking without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend got cool success with it.

@koitorob 3 года назад

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@Haabsa22024 3 года назад

@@koitorob it's just a spam comment

@stefanmarinescu5086 2 года назад

why no reinforcement bars? when to use it?

@officeemail7851 2 года назад

Really helpful video. Would like to as you if you took away the Center wood before You laid the hard-core. Did you remove the wood at the end when you finished your concrete and it was dry or did you leave it. My name is Dee would appreciate it if you could get back to me

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

thank you very much for your comment! i kept the middle support for putting down the base, but removed it during pouring the concrete. The outer frame I’ve left in place, I think it looks good, but it would be fine to remove it once the concrete is fully set.

@vidvidvid2012 5 лет назад

Should the base all be the same level or higher in front and lower in back?

@timweller7291 3 года назад

Depends if you want your building to lean over or not.

@scottallen9038 Год назад

I can't dig any further down as it's hard floor so if I put a wood base round and do as you've done in the video would that be good for a garden bar? Thanks

@scottallen9038 Год назад

Sorry forgot to say the hard floor at the moment is uneven

@qwertyuioppoiuytrewq7537 5 лет назад

What is the calculation and measurements use for the slab ? Thank you

@charminglad124 4 года назад

width x length x depth = (total concrete required)

@alizcool1 4 года назад

@@charminglad124 in kg? Or litres?

@vikingofengland 6 лет назад

Good work. I would have probably have put down a wire mesh but thats possibly overkill for the weight of the shed and contents. But then I tend to over engineer sometimes!

@thegamechanger2058 5 лет назад

Total over kill. No garden shed on the planet would need wire mesh.

@Z3n1tHL0rD 5 лет назад

@@thegamechanger2058 unless there are trees nearby

@dirkdiggler5525 5 лет назад

@@thegamechanger2058 if you get bad winters then you want it to rise and fall in 1 piece due to freeze and thaw over and over.. mesh isn't that much money or time.

@slinkydonkey 3 года назад

One observation you said "I prefer to buy concrete bags" but looking at the bags they say Cement apart from that great video.

@AllotmentBook 3 года назад

good point! I meant bags of cement (to make concrete)

@therealpritchard1990 4 года назад

What depth would recommend of concrete for 16 foot by 10 foot

@lukewoodgate1579 3 года назад

4 inches

@o.g.bwoodwork 4 года назад

👍

@laurence2k8 4 года назад

Great video. Can gravel be used as subcore ?

@AllotmentBook 4 года назад

It may move more than MOT Type 1 that locks together well when compacted due to its irregular combination of different shapes with flat edges.

@peterherrington3300 4 года назад

Yes

@chrisf1600 9 месяцев назад

@2:15 I think you meant to say "cement" rather than "concrete", they're two very different things (I'm sure it was a slip of the tongue, but it's a bit confusing for newbies like me)

@laurenkhopkins07 3 года назад

What does “clean and level” mean?

@gabrielgonzales8163 4 года назад

el.ranchero buena construcción pisos concreto bueno

@showmanmagic 2 года назад

Thanks! If my surrounding ground level is slightly higher in one corner, which end of the area that ive dug out would I work to? Should I have the slightly lower corner with more concrete above or the higher corner with ground level at that end above the base level?

@sparkysteve3780 5 лет назад

What depth did you make the base ?

@rossbowman8456 5 лет назад

40 seconds in...

@gilesforde5761 4 года назад

Can this be done without the sub-base, as in just mix gravel with sand and cement and lay it down?

@DaDaDo661 4 года назад

You really need a sub base to deal with water drainage and movement. If you don't you will likely see shifting and cracking. Especially if you live in an area where the ground freezes.

@AllotmentBook 4 года назад

See the link for some cheaper alternatives to a concrete shed base - but these are likely to move with time potentially causing problems for the shed above (whereas a concrete shed base over a sub base should be a permanent solution). www.allotmentbook.co.uk/allotment-sheds/#cheap_solutions

@gilesforde5761 4 года назад

Thanks for the replies lads. Will use a sub-base as it's going on earth and the gravel will be on hand. On concrete, you could just pour over I guess.

@dee106ful 5 лет назад

How many bags of cement did you use

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@dienekes4364 2 года назад

What was the purpose of the 2x4 in the middle? You would only do that if you were doing 2 pours, but you did it in 1. Once that 2x4 rots out, you will have a 1 3/4" gap between your pads.

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

thank you for your question. I used it to keep the shape a true rectangle when putting down the sub base, and I removed it during the concrete poor to avoid the gap you mention.

@dienekes4364 2 года назад

@@AllotmentBook Ah, okay. I thought maybe that was it, but couldn't quite see that area when you poured. That makes sense. Thanks for the reply!

@danm730 Год назад

what size wood did you use 6x2 or 4x2?? thanks

@AllotmentBook Год назад

I updated the video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-POB_jpscnCM.html , in the description is more detail on the materials that I hope answers your question

@1442GlennLane 3 года назад

Ideally, a thin sharp sand layer over the hardcore to protect the DPC sheet. This goes on top of the hardcore before the concrete goes in which prevents damp rising up from the ground (as it does) into your base.

@bti529 2 года назад

no mesh?

@ginagjuniort Месяц назад

Would a concrete base like this prevent a toilet from being installed in the garden room?

@seanr1042 24 дня назад

If there are plumbing pipes to run then you can run them underneath the slab before it is poured over them(use a vapor barrier over the piping, and gravel over that) otherwise you can also route the pipes around the slab (takes more work and pipe matierial but it is doable)

@ginagjuniort 24 дня назад

@seanr1042 thank you.

@harrypaul2718 2 года назад

I want to hire a hand rammer like the one in the video. But not a single hire shop has them. They only seem to hire out big machines. What would you suggest? It's not worth buying one because I will never need it again.

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

My local hire shop has different weights of plate compactor - but even the lightest is pretty heavy - ideally needs two people to lift it. It may be cheaper to buy the tool I showed in the video, or ask around to see if anyone you know has something similar? Flattening the stones is important to prevent movement in the future that can damage the base.

@gabrielgonzales8163 5 лет назад

buenos videos construccion work#1

@dannygeebee Год назад

So much work ?when concrete slabs is more than adequate

@hkinniable 6 лет назад

Hi Really like the video, straight to the point, what size timber did you use for the framing?

@spookydahmurky7130 6 лет назад

LeRoi007 2 by 5 is my guess

@searchingshropshire 3 года назад

Once I noticed I couldn’t escape it.

@robertsanchez5279 5 лет назад

what it the shed measurement in feet 12x9?

@AllotmentBook 5 лет назад

Hello! You may like to see the updated video. You question is answered in the description below the video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-POB_jpscnCM.html

@supermanbatman7445 2 года назад

once assembled, can this shed be moved?

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

it depends on the shed - for the shed in the video, I would disassemble it to move.

@markhowden176 4 года назад

No DPM or rebar???

@DaDaDo661 4 года назад

It's a small pad. Not needed

@cocobj8116 2 года назад

❤️❤️🙏🙏

@mokhan7008 2 года назад

Someone sold me that the base should be set at a slope to help with water run-off, but yours is flat and makes sense that it is flat.... can you think of any instances where you might have to have the base at a slight slope...? TIA

@AllotmentBook 2 года назад

my base is only slightly larger than the base of my shed, therefore there is no place for rainwater to settle (as the rain falls on the roof of the shed and drains into water butts). However, if the shed stands on a larger area like a patio, it is common for the patio to have a slight slope to drain water away (ie away from a house).