Hello,
the garden shed I ordered will be arriving soon. I have designated an area in the garden for it, where there are leftover building materials (curbstones, small concrete debris, and similar items). Gravel will be added on top of this and then compacted to create a stable base for the garden shed.
The garden shed comes with its own floor made of OSB3 panels and will be delivered with an underlying timber frame.
Now, I am thinking of placing the existing paving stones on the gravel, and then installing the timber frame on top of them. Or should something be placed between the paving stones and the timber frame?
Thanks for your feedback!
the garden shed I ordered will be arriving soon. I have designated an area in the garden for it, where there are leftover building materials (curbstones, small concrete debris, and similar items). Gravel will be added on top of this and then compacted to create a stable base for the garden shed.
The garden shed comes with its own floor made of OSB3 panels and will be delivered with an underlying timber frame.
Now, I am thinking of placing the existing paving stones on the gravel, and then installing the timber frame on top of them. Or should something be placed between the paving stones and the timber frame?
Thanks for your feedback!
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HilfeHilfe21 Jul 2021 06:14Andre77 schrieb:
@AxelH.
I need to ask again: I saw at t o o m that there are pads about 10x10x1cm (4x4x0.4 inches). Should these — like shown in the picture at t o o m — be placed only at specific points under the substructure?
The building protection mat comes in a roll. If you choose this option, is it correct to place just one strip lengthwise under the structure, so not covering the entire base area of the garden house, or should it cover the full surface?
Thanks!Yes, go ahead, they don’t cost much................................
The pads come in different thicknesses. What is sufficient in this case? They range from 0.3cm (0.1 inches) up to 2cm (0.8 inches).
Since only the 0.3cm (0.1 inches) pads are available at my local store, I’m considering stacking two or three of them if the thickness is too small. That should work without slipping, right? But won’t they get compressed under the full load?
Since only the 0.3cm (0.1 inches) pads are available at my local store, I’m considering stacking two or three of them if the thickness is too small. That should work without slipping, right? But won’t they get compressed under the full load?
Andre77 schrieb:
The pads come in different thicknesses. What thickness is sufficient? They range from 0.3cm (0.1 inch) up to 2cm (0.8 inch). I had various thicknesses left over from building my terrace – the pads work great for leveling out uneven surfaces. For the garden shed, I usually used the 10mm (0.4 inch) pads to ensure optimal air circulation between the ground and the wooden base. The pads compress only minimally under the weight of the shed.
Andre77 schrieb:
I’m currently considering a roll to lay in full length under the battens of the substructure. 1cm (0.4 inches) seems reasonable to me. Sure, that works too. However, I chose point supports for better ventilation. Where the pads are placed, no air can circulate. In my case, the entire substructure occasionally gets damp because the garden shed houses the pond filter. That’s why I focused on quick drying and good airflow.
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