We hear a lot of questions regarding piling and foundations for new build homes and extensions, but we also receive a lot of questions regarding smaller structures, most notably, garden sheds.
Sheds come in all different shapes and sizes; whether it’s a small wooden shed for storing a select few garden tools or a larger garden shed made from steel or aluminium and is big enough to fit a ride-on-lawnmower with room to spare. Therefore, it can be difficult to know what type of foundation may be needed in each case, especially when clients are looking to erect a simple timber shed that isn’t extremely heavy.
The reason this question seems to be so popular is that we see a lot of sheds built without foundations that maintain shape for a reasonable time before sagging walls start to collapse quickly and with destructive force. Depending on the size of your shed it is vital you have the correct foundations installed. The correct foundations are determined in a similar way to foundations for larger buildings.
No matter the size of your garden shed, always consult a building inspector to ensure that your plans are up to standard for your area.
Although all sheds need a foundation, the type of foundation differs greatly depending on size. Small sheds won’t need extensive foundations. Instead, they can simply be placed on crushed stone atop either a treated wooden foundation or concrete blocks.
Concrete slab foundations are a wise choice for most sized sheds. These foundations are installed onto a properly levelled section of ground and needs to be level in order to avoid standing water with proper drainage.
Wooden foundations can be used in place of concrete in certain circumstances. For these foundations wooden blocks are placed in evenly spaced rows. These will support the floor of the shed, too.
If you have questions regarding piling in Manchester, contact the team at Rhino Piling today.
