You do have options when it comes to laying your shed base. one of the most common ways to construct a shed base is to use paving slabs. you can also opt for a plastic grid system shed base, a wooden shed base or a concrete shed base.. Good preparation is the key to laying a paving slab shed base. get your measurements right, set your patio slabs slightly below the level of the surrounding grass, and always use quality materials. from marking out to finishing touches, here's our comprehensive guide to building a patio slab base for your shed.. A shed base is an essential part of building a shed. it needs to be properly made in order to give your shed a solid foundation. on the face of things, building a shed base might seem like a daunting task, but follow these simple steps and you�ll have a level and sturdy base for your new shed in no time at all..
I am planning on installing a 8x6 foot garden shed. i had planned on using a pro-base style base, but i have a load of 2x2 foot paving slabs that are otherwise going to waste, so it probably makes more sense to recycle these as a base instead. i have read various instructions on how to lay slabs for a base and am a bit confused.. A timber shed base, or portabase, is made from pressure-treated timber and comes with metal spikes which are hammered into the ground to keep the shed base in place. these can be installed on a level lawn or the frame can be placed onto a patio using the metal l-shaped legs (supplied with the kit) to help keep it level.. The paving slabs should be slightly higher than the grass (if lower the water will run off the grass onto your shed base). i would dig out about an inch and lay on a base of sand. so if your slabs are an inch thick then you will need to dig out about 2 inches. cheapest place for the slabs (3'x2' concrete) and sand are builers merchants like.