Building a new shed
by
Brian J
Built a deck platform to build a new shed on top of
*My motivation to do this project:
The shed that was here when we moved in, is literally falling apart. The base it sits on, half of the floor is missing and I really don't want to know what is or has been living under it. We wanted to replace it with a new one and move the location to a part of the yard that would otherwise not be used.
*Project Steps:
My dad found a great deal on an 8'x10' pre-fabricated shed made of a durable composite resin at a discount supply store in Gainesville, GA so we didn't have to shop around for a shed.
The location we chose is on a pretty steep slope so we had to build the deck platform on a slope. We used concrete blocks as the columns to build the base of the deck platform on.
After we had the columns set and squared off, we built a retaining wall using 6"x6" landscape timbers around the area where the shed will be. We used gravel to fill the space under and around the deck platform.
Once we were done filling in with gravel, we built the deck platform. After the platform was set and level we pulled out the installation guide and built the shed.
Advice:
Make sure the deck platform is square and level.
Materials:
1 X US Leisure Stonghold outdoor shed - $410.00
10 X Lumber 2"x8" - $30.00
15 X Concrete Blocks - $20.00
1 bobcat scoop X Gravel - $120.00
1 box X Deck Screws - $8.00
18 X 6"x6" landscape timbers - $110.00
10 X 2' pieces of Rebar - $10.00
20 X 10" Galvonized nails - $30.00
*My motivation to do this project:
The shed that was here when we moved in, is literally falling apart. The base it sits on, half of the floor is missing and I really don't want to know what is or has been living under it. We wanted to replace it with a new one and move the location to a part of the yard that would otherwise not be used.
*Project Steps:
My dad found a great deal on an 8'x10' pre-fabricated shed made of a durable composite resin at a discount supply store in Gainesville, GA so we didn't have to shop around for a shed.
The location we chose is on a pretty steep slope so we had to build the deck platform on a slope. We used concrete blocks as the columns to build the base of the deck platform on.
After we had the columns set and squared off, we built a retaining wall using 6"x6" landscape timbers around the area where the shed will be. We used gravel to fill the space under and around the deck platform.
Once we were done filling in with gravel, we built the deck platform. After the platform was set and level we pulled out the installation guide and built the shed.
Advice:
Make sure the deck platform is square and level.
Materials:
1 X US Leisure Stonghold outdoor shed - $410.00
10 X Lumber 2"x8" - $30.00
15 X Concrete Blocks - $20.00
1 bobcat scoop X Gravel - $120.00
1 box X Deck Screws - $8.00
18 X 6"x6" landscape timbers - $110.00
10 X 2' pieces of Rebar - $10.00
20 X 10" Galvonized nails - $30.00
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Very nice shed. I can see this style shed could shut down lowes and Home Depot shed sales. Good floor construction by the way. The prebuilt sheds do not have a floor that strong.
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I love the final project, great job!
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