New shed - what floor?
Discussion
Going to replace my old shed (6'x6') and wondered whether I should raise the new shed off the floor by sitting it in 4x2 timbers (or similar) so that the shed floor doesn't get wet and rot. The shed will stand on a patio.
When I called the shed people they said that there is no need to do this but my father-in-law said I should.
Thoughts?
When I called the shed people they said that there is no need to do this but my father-in-law said I should.
Thoughts?
Humpy D said:
Going to replace my old shed (6'x6') and wondered whether I should raise the new shed off the floor by sitting it in 4x2 timbers (or similar) so that the shed floor doesn't get wet and rot. The shed will stand on a patio.
When I called the shed people they said that there is no need to do this but my father-in-law said I should.
Thoughts?
I'd raise it on timbers, as like your FIL says, it will get wet and rotten eventually. Not the first year, but a few years down the track it definitely will.When I called the shed people they said that there is no need to do this but my father-in-law said I should.
Thoughts?
Maybe three or four 4 x 4 pressure treated fence posts would do the trick.
either sit it on timbers or, even better imo sit it on some additional paving slabs or breeze blocks which will get it up off the surface of the patio. Concrete would be better than wood because even sitting it on timber, the damp can go up through the timber.
My shed sits on top of some damp proofing PVC stuff (available from builders merchants) with breeze blocks underneath. This ensures no transmission of damp up from the ground. The Dp was nailed to the underside of the floor joists before I assembled the shed.
My shed sits on top of some damp proofing PVC stuff (available from builders merchants) with breeze blocks underneath. This ensures no transmission of damp up from the ground. The Dp was nailed to the underside of the floor joists before I assembled the shed.
jonnylayze said:
either sit it on timbers or, even better imo sit it on some additional paving slabs or breeze blocks which will get it up off the surface of the patio. Concrete would be better than wood because even sitting it on timber, the damp can go up through the timber.
My shed sits on top of some damp proofing PVC stuff (available from builders merchants) with breeze blocks underneath. This ensures no transmission of damp up from the ground. The Dp was nailed to the underside of the floor joists before I assembled the shed.
Breeze blocks are a good idea, but don't they wick water up like sponge? The damp proof membrane will stop that though. My shed sits on top of some damp proofing PVC stuff (available from builders merchants) with breeze blocks underneath. This ensures no transmission of damp up from the ground. The Dp was nailed to the underside of the floor joists before I assembled the shed.
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