Hello dear small home building community,
In the next two weeks, work will be done on the outdoor area at our place.
For next year, we are also planning to buy a garden shed (maybe 2x2 m (6.5x6.5 ft)). However, we want to prepare the ground for it now.
And now to the topic:
How would you build the "base layer"?
I am thinking of a gravel layer (which we would have delivered now). Should this layer extend beyond the shed by X cm (Y inches)?
My father also suggested a strip foundation. Not so much because of stability, but more due to potential wind uplift effects he once observed at a neighbor’s place (he recommends additional anchoring in the concrete).
My wife wants to add geotextile fabric underneath. This is a stronger type of weed barrier fabric, also used, for example, for slope stabilization.
What do you think? What makes sense? What should be considered (e.g., regarding the extension of the gravel layer)?
In the next two weeks, work will be done on the outdoor area at our place.
For next year, we are also planning to buy a garden shed (maybe 2x2 m (6.5x6.5 ft)). However, we want to prepare the ground for it now.
And now to the topic:
How would you build the "base layer"?
I am thinking of a gravel layer (which we would have delivered now). Should this layer extend beyond the shed by X cm (Y inches)?
My father also suggested a strip foundation. Not so much because of stability, but more due to potential wind uplift effects he once observed at a neighbor’s place (he recommends additional anchoring in the concrete).
My wife wants to add geotextile fabric underneath. This is a stronger type of weed barrier fabric, also used, for example, for slope stabilization.
What do you think? What makes sense? What should be considered (e.g., regarding the extension of the gravel layer)?
S
stefanb1239 Oct 2019 11:17Hello One00! Thank you so much again for the detailed information! It’s great that there are supportive people like you. I think I can manage well with the instructions. It will probably be a spring project though. Best regards, Steve
One00 schrieb:
The HPL panels were by far the most expensive item, costing about 780,-.Could you please tell me: are the HPL panels Resoplan panels?
Where did you get them from?
Strictly speaking, these are not Resopal panels, just like tissues are not necessarily Tempos.
I searched for a long time and eventually ordered from a wholesaler who also sells to private customers.
HPL (High Pressure Laminate) is paper impregnated with melamine resin, and it is available from many different manufacturers.
I looked briefly but unfortunately can no longer recall where I placed the order.
I searched for a long time and eventually ordered from a wholesaler who also sells to private customers.
HPL (High Pressure Laminate) is paper impregnated with melamine resin, and it is available from many different manufacturers.
I looked briefly but unfortunately can no longer recall where I placed the order.
One00 schrieb:
I found it, may I post it here (without a link)? You may post it here without a link and using simple words.
One00 schrieb:
We built our structure on the following base:
- 25cm (10 inches) of crushed stone (probably a bit less would have sufficed)
- 3cm (1 inch) of gravel
- 8cm (3 inches) of paving stones (the second cheapest option) edged with garden concrete
The house itself, or rather its timber frame made of KVH (dimensioned solid softwood), is not placed directly on the paving stones but rests on roofing felt.
This setup has already withstood several strong storms; screwing it down was unnecessary.
The most tedious part was compacting the crushed stone, otherwise I can recommend this build. Good and affordable.
[ATTACH alt="hpl-Aufbau-pflaster-Sturm-gartenhaeuschen-Mindestabstand-118979-1.jpg"]7922[/ATTACH] Good job.... can we see some interior photos?
Thanks
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