If you’re going to be taking on a shed project, you need to check out these articles that all focus on what’s underneath–the flooring and foundation. It’s easy to overlook this part of the build, but if you want that shed to last, you need to focus on what’s on the bottom.
Talk about packing a lot in one article. This piece, authored by Joseph Truni, shows four types on on-grade foundations. A Firm Foundation for a Backyard Shed
Fine Homebuilding senior editor Justin Fink outlines the basic rules of thumb you need to follow when building the base. Building a Shed? Get the Site, Footings, and Floor Frame Right
This video shows how to set up a foundation using compacted gravel and concrete blocks. It also takes you through building the floor. How to Build a Foundation and Frame a Floor for a Garden Shed
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