I'm looking at building a base for my shed. Spoke to a mate who said that, instead of p*ss*ng about with mixing and pouring concrete, just use wood. Wondered if anyone else has used this method, and if there are any pro's / cons ??
No, he didn't misunderstand. I explained what I wanted to do, and asked to borrow the company mixer He said yeah, no probs. Then he said why not build it out of wood ? Hammer in some posts, cut them level 4" off the ground, build a frame round the posts, joists in between, board on top, shed on top of that..... jobs a good 'un....... apparently!
In theory it sounds ok, and although I know that a concrete base is the tried and tested method (I have done one before), just wondered whether anyone has built one, and if it has been proven fit for purpose.
He's suggesting you build a decking style base, doable but if you have access to a mixer then it's a no brainer, the concrete option will be cheaper and last forever.
Hi, All,
I tend to agree on the concrete option, it ain't all that to do it, it's cheap, easy, best.
On the mixer front, I'd buy one, and a couple of bandstands etc, they can be stored away and last forever unless you lend them out.
Thanks guys.......... after thinking about it, by the time I've knocked the framing up and p*ss*d about with everything else, I'd have knocked up the concrete and laid it !!
Concrete it is then. Got a mixer to hand, just need to get the materials
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