Opinions on Ecobase interlocking Shed base system
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Never heard of it but just been googling and it seems a decent alternative.
These folks - http://www.simplygardenbuildings.co.uk/ecobase-shed-base-foundation-599-deal-43-p.asp - do it for £6 per tile so at 20 tiles for an 8x6ft shed that's £120.
The alternative is to dig out and lay pea gravel, sand and slabs which is going to come to £60-£80 anyway. I might consider it for a second shed that I need to put in, in a couple of months.
Cheers!
edit: can get something similar for £95 (8x6ft) on amazon - dunno whether it's the same manufacturer, tho
These folks - http://www.simplygardenbuildings.co.uk/ecobase-shed-base-foundation-599-deal-43-p.asp - do it for £6 per tile so at 20 tiles for an 8x6ft shed that's £120.
The alternative is to dig out and lay pea gravel, sand and slabs which is going to come to £60-£80 anyway. I might consider it for a second shed that I need to put in, in a couple of months.
Cheers!
edit: can get something similar for £95 (8x6ft) on amazon - dunno whether it's the same manufacturer, tho
They may be made from recycled plastic, but let's be honest they can hardly truthfully be called Eco friendly, mind you compared to concrete they are.
You can lay down cardboard over grass the full extent of the shed footing (suppresses growth) make sure the grounds level, lay the shed floor on some suitable size timber posts with strip dpc under them (ok not the most eco-friendly product) and once the shed is erected close the bottom gap to stop any light getting in. With the light blocked no plants can grow, grass turf dies back to an almost inert load bearing mat under these conditions, and unless your rolling in and out trucks or something will service for years to come...pinenot
You can lay down cardboard over grass the full extent of the shed footing (suppresses growth) make sure the grounds level, lay the shed floor on some suitable size timber posts with strip dpc under them (ok not the most eco-friendly product) and once the shed is erected close the bottom gap to stop any light getting in. With the light blocked no plants can grow, grass turf dies back to an almost inert load bearing mat under these conditions, and unless your rolling in and out trucks or something will service for years to come...pinenot
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Aren't you advised to fill them with gravel anyway?
OK - fairy nuff.
I guess if it protrudes the gravel is (a) cosmetic and (b) to stop water splashing up.
I guess if it protrudes the gravel is (a) cosmetic and (b) to stop water splashing up.
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