Shannon from http://www.house-improvements.com/shed shows you how to build a shed from start to finish. this episode shows you how to construct the base. see.... To speed up the assembly process, build all the trusses on the shed floor before erecting the walls. start by cutting all the rafters to length with a 40� angle at one end of each.. Click here if you want to build your shed on a concrete slab. if you live in an exceptionally wet area or have a major termite problem you might want to use pressure treated wood for the entire floor including the skids, the floor joists and the plywood sheeting..
For homeowners who are planning a shed project, starting with a solid shed floor is an absolute must. without a sturdy floor, the shed itself will lack the overall strength and support that is necessary to be safe and long lasting.. Your storage shed plans should specify the floor joist size and spacing. however if you want to build an even stronger floor, either use larger joists or more of them (closer on center), and/or more skids.. For a shed floor that�s strong, long-lasting and low to the ground, it�s hard to beat concrete. surprisingly, if you pour the slab yourself, the price is comparable to that of a wood platform. read more about pouring your own concrete shed floor when building a shed..
