Timber framed base for shed

hairyslug · 10-05-2018 4:43pm #1

Is a timber framed base suitable for a 20ft x 10ft timber shed. Due to its positioning where a small part of it will be over a path, I would prefer not to use concrete.

vicwatson · 10-05-2018 4:50pm

hairyslug wrote: »

Is a timber framed base suitable for a 20ft x 10ft timber shed. Due to its positioning where a small part of it will be over a path, I would prefer not to use concrete.

Stating the obvious? It’ll rot away after 10 year maybe. Concrete is the way to go

jeepcj · 10-05-2018 4:57pm

you'd want to use 4x3 or 4x4 pressure treated posts on concrete blocks for the floor joists if not it will rot

Lumen · 11-05-2018 4:26am

I imagine if the path overlap is small you could get away with the concrete blocks/base off the path and the raised shed overhanging it.

my3cents · 11-05-2018 8:21am

Timber is fine and won't rot if its suitably supported. I have our sheds, oldest 15 years, on concrete blocks and there is no sign of decay and because its raised slightly there is a good airflow underneath.

Ordinary blocks are fine but to stop the shed subsiding you need to dig out the topsoil and bed in the bottom one on sand, or cement if you like.

Timber framed base for shed

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