I m building a 10 x 12 gable shed and plan to use pt 2x8 s instead of pt 2x6 s for the floor along with either solid concrete blocks or deck blocks.
Shed floor with deck blocks.
If you re preparing to have your shed installed you re probably wondering what kind of foundation is best for your shed.
Posted on may 20 2015 at 8 36 pm.
I would rather avoid using 4x4 s if possible.
Support each corner and every 6 to 8 on the perimeter closer if for heavy equipment and through the middle area.
Make sure all of your blocks are level with each other so that your shed floor will totally lever.
If this is a shed floor option you want to use here are some guidelines you can follow.
7 in x 11 in x 11 in.
We ve already answered that question in another blog post about concrete vs.
Is the spacing of the blocks the same with both size joist.
I ve found that most sheds can easily sit on deck blocks instead of pouring a concrete slab foundation.
The more the ground is disturbed trying to level the deck blocks the greater the chance they will settle out of level over time.
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Your building site is not wildly sloped.
Support blocks should be in the corners and every 3 to 4 along all support skids.
Learn how to how to build a solid shed foundation with deck blocks.
Especially once the shed is built.
They are much cheaper and more user friendly especially if you are new to shed building.
Building a large shed our max building size for.
But instead of using flat blocks a series of precast concrete pier blocks are used to support the shed s floor frame.
Building a shed under 14 24 approximately your shed has pressure treated 4 4 skids underneath the floor designed to sit on blocks.
Shed dimensions determine the number of blocks you need.
Let s take a look at when a block shed foundation works.
This building method is similar to the solid concrete block foundation.
They sit on the ground and need to be level and level with each other.
An 8 x12 shed would use 6 deck blocks 3 per long side.
Good for flat lot not slopes.
Lay out deck blocks and level the area.
The pyramid shaped blocks are designed for building decks but they work great for sheds too provided you choose the right type.
Use solid concrete blocks.
Lay out your deck blocks and level the ground around them.
I prefer the advanced method that makes the deck blocks adjustable.
7 125 in x 10 375 in x 10 375 in concrete deck block.
Deck blocks make a very stable base but can be difficult to level if the ground settles.
Place your blocks on a 4 bed of gravel.