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It comes with a resin base. Just put it on a level spot.
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My concern is the doors won't work if it's not "level". When I say the ground is level, I mean that it is relatively flat. Not level enough for doors to properly operate however. And I read this model has a seam on the bottom of the floor. Such that moisture would come up through if sitting on earth.
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03-06-2017, 10:28 AM
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I put one up many years ago. I put it on leveled deck blocks with a "deck" made out of pressure treated 2x4s and 3/4" treated ply. I'm surprised how well it has held up. It takes a little time to level the deck blocks but it pays off because you have a level and solid floor under the shed. Now, if only it were bigger...
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I have a couple of the smaller sheds that have about a 3x4 footprint. These areas didn't have grass, but I would remove that first if I did, level the area, and then I lay down the 16" square concrete pavers and put the shed on top. They provide a solid base and the doors never get caught up in the grass or whatever might be in front of it.
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I have a 10 X 10 and 10 X 7, both on black cinders. Going on three years and no issues yet.
I was suprised how expensive the sheds were.
I wonder is there a way to put some sort of roof vent in. They can get pretty hot. I was also thinking about turning one into a solar kiln to dry wood. Anyone try that?
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Is this one Overkill for what I need? This unit comes with a floor, I just need something flat, and off the ground for moisture. Can it get any cheaper/easier than this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l4AfZZp6SI
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03-07-2017, 12:32 PM
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the framing concept is right, except I personally wouldn't double up the 2 by front and back.
this is just a plastic 7 by 7 shed and according to website, 351 lbs. personally id look at the price difference between framing with 2 by 4 PT 16" OC compared to using 2 by 6 PT 24 OC.
don't think id bother with the joist hangers.
I don't think it gets any easier than what the video shows.
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(03-07-2017, 12:32 PM)tomsteve Wrote: the framing concept is right, except I personally wouldn't double up the 2 by front and back.
this is just a plastic 7 by 7 shed and according to website, 351 lbs. personally id look at the price difference between framing with 2 by 4 PT 16" OC compared to using 2 by 6 PT 24 OC.
don't think id bother with the joist hangers.
I don't think it gets any easier than what the video shows.
Thank you. This is what I needed to hear.
Appreciate the help men.
