Shed foundations

[jackrory]

Hi all,

ordered a shed yesterday an 8x6...cleared out the area in the garden that its going to go in..trouble is the clay in that corner of the garden is so wet always has been. my plan was to level the ground and put the shed on a sharp sand and paving slab base. will this be ok considering the wetness in that area. is there any thing i could put down that'll help dry out the area? shed is only for bikes ,ladders and lawnmowers, so nothing too heavy.

 

[tall paul]

should be allright with just a sharp sand base,but i think you'll have to edge the area first to stop the sand washing away,

i would make a concrete sceed using sharp sand soft sand and cement made to a dryish mix then lay yer slabs on the screed paul

 

[jackrory]

good idea..thanks for that

 

[Thermo]

we always put them on a concrete base. nice and level and will last years

 

[jackrory]

so if i was going to put it on a concrete base how much earth would i have to dig out and how much concrete would i have to mix up...my experience stretches as far as replacing a fence post with some post mix..lol