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Part 1 How To Build A Foundation and Floor For A Shed

Part 1 How To Build A Foundation and Floor For A Shed

Heres how to build a foundation and floor for a shed. This shed is an 8 × 12-ft. shed and has a simple gable roof, double doors, and side and rear windows for natural lighting. For the full illustrated plans and materials list, click here to download: How To Build A Small Storage Shed - Free Plans


1. Excavate the building site and add a 4" layer of compactible gravel. If desired, add an extension to the base for the optional wood ramp. Tamp the gravel thoroughly, making sure it is flat and level.

2. Cut three 4 × 4 treated timber skids at 144". Arrange and level the skids on the gravel bed, following the FLOOR FRAMING PLAN.

3. Cut two 2 × 6 rim joists at 144" and ten joists at 93". Mark the joist layout onto the rim joists, following the free plan. Assemble frame with 16d galv. common nails; be sure to check each joist for crowning and install it with the crowned edge up.

4. Set the floor frame on top of the skids and measure the diagonals to make sure its square. Install metal clip angles at each joist along the two outer skids, using 1 1/2" joist hanger nails and 16d galv. common nails, and toenail each joist to the center skid with 16d galv. nails.

5. Install the tongue-and-groove floor sheathing, starting with a full sheet at one corner of the frame. Use 8d galv.nails driven every 6" along the edges and every 12" in the field.

6. Secure the joists to the outer skids with angles. Drive hanger nails into the joists and 16d nails into the skids.




Part 1 How To Build A Foundation and Floor For A Shed