shed foundations

[jeff186]

hi i am planning on build a brick shed i have checked with the local council and i dont need planning permission because its under 30m2 and the walls are below 4m high

the dimensions of the shed is 3.048m x 2.43m x 2.134m with a pitched roof

could i build on top of a concrete slab if so what thickness would i require

regards

jeff

 

[ban-all-sheds]

could i build on top of a concrete slab

Yes.

if so what thickness would i require

2m.

 

[tony1851]

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if so what thickness would i require

2m.

I suspect that's a little excessive. Considering the shear strength of an average concrete spec., I would think 1m thick is more realistic

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I was trying to be safe. We don't know the weight of the structure, nor what the soil is like in his locale - some parts of Norfolk are very spongy.

 

[tony1851]

Its only a short span, roof loads won't be high; a 150 slab thickened to 300 or so around the perimeter should be OK.

 

[jeff186]

thanks for the replys

the ground is hard but i was putting down hardcore and steel mesh just wanted to know how far to dig

regards

jeff

 

[tony1851]

Allow 150 for slab and 150 for hardcore.

 

[munchingB]

i dont understand why B.A.S stuck at 2m and didnt go the whole hog at 10m reinforced with piles 50m deep under that and the whole structure suspended from a permanent chinook above..?

i have a 3x5m insulated timber shed 3.5m tall sitting on a 100mm slab and its not going anywhere...in norfolk also if that helps : )

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Plan B - no foundations at all!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

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• freddiemercurystwin
• 15 Apr 2014
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