Leave the cement to go off for 24 hours before adding any additional weight. I used the 3m & 3.6m C16 timber and a spirit level whilst laying the slabs to ensure a good level floor frame for the base. I used 1 X 25kg bag of cement and 4 X 25kg of sharp sand. (Look for about 1 part cement to 4 parts sand, this doesn’t have to be an exact science, just roughly) Finally, start adding bits of water whilst mixing until you have just enough for a wet mix.įor this build and enough cement to secure 8 slabs. You’ll need some cement, sharp sand and water to complete the mix. You can mix this in a wheel barrow, cement mixing tray or a cement mixer if you have access to one. This hole was then filled with hardcore, sand and then topped with cement before gently laying the slab on top. To ensure a solid surface that wouldn’t shift I dug a 6 – 10 inch square hole under each slab. I placed one in each corner of the shed using a tape measure. To save money I used reclaimed slabs which I got from a friend. It’s a great resource for anyone planning to build a shed in a garden with sloped landscapes, uneven terrain and even steep slopes. I have written a full guide on how to build a shed base on uneven ground and sloped terrains here. If you are planning to build your shed on the uneven ground then you will need to consider a slightly different approach. You can use a long piece of wood and/or large spirit level to make a good level surface.īuilding a shed base on uneven ground or sloped terrain.It’s a good idea to add sand and gravel to toughen up the ground to work on. I then began to shift soil, sand and gravel manually from one side to the other until it looked level-ish.Using a tape measure I marked out the size of the shed roughly with 4 stones.The first task was to clear debris and level the ground. Any higher and you’ll need planning permission. I’ve restricted the height to 2.4m to fit within the permitted development rules. The shed size I decided to go for is 12×10 ft. I believe these to be the cheapest, most detailed plans on the internet.īack to table of contents How to build a shed from scratch – Step-by-Step The document includes a detailed 20-page step-by-step guide, a complete materials list, a cut list and detailed 3D drawings of each section of this build. I’m making these available with an introductory price of £5.99. It’s taken me quite a while but I’m finally able to share them with you. I’ve recently finished creating my own 3D shed plans for this build. Further on in this post, you will find a cost comparison between the two builds. You can see to the left a flat pack shed I built previously of the same size. Here is my shed which was completed with a log lap cladding finish. I hope you find this ‘how to build a garden shed from scratch’ post inspiring. Within this post, I have included a detailed step-by-step guide with pictures, a list of required materials (including where I sourced them), along with the ideal tools for the job. Having built a number of garden buildings I’m happy to say this is one of the cheapest ways to build a shed.
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