Protect your assets!
Ideal:
level stone pad
Optimal solution
This illustrates a well-prepared stone pad, which will provide great support and drainage, and minimize many potential problems down the road!
We offer this site prep service—highly recommended!
Acceptable:
set on blocks
Okay for smaller sheds
If you have an unlevel area, we can use 8″ x 16″ x 2″ patio pavers to level it up. This is not an ideal solution, but for smaller backyard storage sheds (under 100 square feet) it usually suffices.
This should not be done with more than 4″ out of level (two blocks high).
Blocks are not provided.
Bad idea:
stack of blocks
DON’T DO IT
The shed will become unlevel, the floor will be stressed, and the warranty will be compromised.
Site preparation services offered
- We remove 4” to 6” of topsoil where you want the shed.
The pad area will be prepared the size of the shed, plus a perimeter area.* - We fill the area with ¾” clean crushed stone.
- We laser-level the stone pad.
* The stone pad for the Econoline Series and Keystone Series have a 12″ perimeter of stone around on all four sides. The stone pad for the New England Series and Homestead Series has an 18″ perimeter of stone around all four sides.
| Advantages | Blocks | Stone Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Cost effective | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wood is separated from soil | ✓ | ✓ |
| Satisfies regulations in most areas | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suppresses weeds | ✓ | |
| Provides excellent drainage | ✓ | |
| Eliminates roof run-off splash | ✓ | |
| Shed will not sag between supports | ✓ | |
| Shed will not settle over time | ✓ | |
| Aesthetically appealing | ✓ | |
| Minimize frost problems | ✓ | |
| Discourages rodents | ✓ | |
| Better warranty – ask for details! | ✓ |
To find out more about the best site preparation, check out this article!