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No, the monster from the movie Tremors is not to blame. It is poor foundation planning.

Whether you are planning a DIY shed installation or hiring a shed installer, the foundation of sheds is important. After all, that is the surface that a shed will be resting on for many years to come. If you were to simply build a shed on top of soil, your shed would eventually look like this one on the left.

Before you make any foundation decisions for your shed, consult a local building inspector to determine what foundation you will need to build. The decision will be related to the height and size of your storage shed building. Regardless of the size of your shed, a building inspector needs to make sure that the storage building is up to code for your local area.

The simple answer is no. Smaller shedsof up to 8 x 6 do not need a foundation. Small sheds can be rested oncrushed stone with either treated wood foundations or concrete foundation blocks. Larger sheds will need to have strong foundations.

Concrete slab shown here

The best type of foundation that you can use for a shed is a concrete slab. In preparation for the shed installation, the site must be properly leveled and should have natural drainage and no standing water. This insures that the shed will remain strong and stable for many years to come.

Concrete Slab Requirements:

First stages of the flooring construction.

Use cement blocks for shed foundations

Wood foundations are typically built using solid cement leveling blocks which are 8 x 16 and no more than 2 high Each block is arranged in evenly spaced rows by placing one in each corner and at each break. These cement leveling blocks will support the floor of the shed. If cement leveling blocks are not used werecommendusing pressure treated lumber to support the wooden shed floor frame.

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