A concrete shed base is one possibility for the foundations and floor to your new garden storage shed. This article looks at four advantages of this type of shed foundation construction.
Before we start though I should let you know that concrete shed bases are hard work to install. They require excavation for the base, fixing of formwork to form the edges, mixing and pouring of the concrete. With all this heavy work to form a base why bother with this type of shed foundation?
Well here are my top four reasons for using a concrete shed base:
Dual Purpose Foundation and Floor
Probably the best reason for using a concrete shed base is that it serves a twofold purpose by providing you with a stable platform to secure your garden shed to as well as a functional floor to stand on while you are working in your shed. It also provides your gardening equipment, such as your lawn mower, with a level platform to sit on while not in use.
Easy care
Concrete shed bases are also easy to care for. They can be hosed down or brushed to clean them to get rid of the biggest mess you can make! Plus, if you make your concrete base a little bigger than your shed, you can easily trim around it without causing damage to the shed itself. If you use weed trimming equipment as part of your annual gardening routine then you know the damage it causes to whatever it comes in contact with. A concrete shed base provides your shed with added protection.
Durability
Durability is another good reason for using concrete as your shed base. Concrete stands up well to any weather that may be thrown at it. A concrete shed base made with a good concrete mix on a well compacted foundation will last a long time.
Easy access
Finally, a concrete shed base will allow you to get your shed closer to the ground to eliminate the use of a large shed ramp. Having a concrete floor will allow most garden machinery, such as lawn mowers, to easily navigate in without grounding in the middle. A small ramp may be required but will not need to be very steep because the shed floor is situated so close to the surrounding ground level.
When you are designing your shed, consider using a concrete shed base. After the initial work of building it will provide you with a durable surface that is easy to maintain protecting the structure of your shed and your equipment inside. Getting your heavy garden equipment in and out of the shed will be a breeze and with the shed secured to solid concrete it will have about the strongest form of foundation available.
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