How to build a base for a shed without concrete - Easy to build gravel base for Suncast shed

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  • @daP.A
    @daP.A  ปีที่แล้ว +22

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  • @paulmarcos
    @paulmarcos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +365

    Nice work. As a project construction manager for over 35 yrs, I would like to advise you to never cut in the position you were in while cutting the 4x4. A kick back by the circular saw and you will slice your leg open. I have seen it 7x in my line of work. Always leave a clearance for kick back. Good luck.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      Thanks for looking out

    • @rs_99_
      @rs_99_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Great advice. Should be pinned!

    • @ZenDreaming60
      @ZenDreaming60 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      OMG!! 😁👍🏼

    • @loumonte658
      @loumonte658 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      It happens lightning fast.

    • @josevilla7648
      @josevilla7648 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Same here . My friend got 35 stitches !

  • @weisun957
    @weisun957 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You are so smart, bro. I love how you knock the rebars through the frame into the soil, which is the same as the piles into the ground providing the resistance to settlement. Really good job, I learned a lot from you. Thank you so much for the video.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@weisun957 thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. I appreciate it.

  • @brianallen140
    @brianallen140 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Just some quick info and tips. That's not really for a weed barrier, it's to prevent the stone from sinking into the dirt. Secondly, if you have a groundhog problem put down some chainlink fence or chicken wire over the fabric, if prevents them from burrowing. They love to dig under sheds. Also let your pressure treated lumber dry out a bit before you paint them. Otherwise a good build.

    • @DougCeleste
      @DougCeleste 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Great advice about the groundhog burrowing issue. Where I live in the Southwest, it is a mama squirrel issue and for the second year in a row, she has burrowed under the shed that was incorrectly installed over bare dirt by the previous homeowner, my uncle, who should have known better. I will now have to wait for mama's babies to leave the underground nest a couple of months from now and then figure out what I will do to try to solve the problem.

    • @CNCMatrix
      @CNCMatrix 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Was thinking the same thing but instead of on TOP of the weed barrier putting it down first. In my mind, putting the weed barrier down first means those critters will try to get under it and destroy the barrier in the first place? IDK much about this stuff, so I could be wrong.

    • @Gokywildcats11
      @Gokywildcats11 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cost????

  • @kdpjsp
    @kdpjsp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Instead of painting the PT wood black, you can char the wood with a propane torch. Darkens the wood and charring protects the wood as well , up to 100 years.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's correct and an alternative to what I did. Thanks for the great comment.

    • @TheDuckKlr
      @TheDuckKlr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And huffing the smoke from charing PT wood will make you live 100 years also

  • @wethepeople8542
    @wethepeople8542 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Good job
    I like the application of the rebar spikes.
    I see you used a small hand tamper but I would recommend using a gas powered plate compactor with smaller material to get a solid cement like base. My local rental place only charged $63.00 per day.

  • @ReinaldoCrespo
    @ReinaldoCrespo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Great video. You’re old man reminds me of my dad. He’s such a handyman do it all. Currently he can’t do much due to his battle with cancer. Jerked a few tires reminding me of my old man.

    • @1surenolove4life3
      @1surenolove4life3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You may not know me brother but I know your pop's will get threw it brother be there for him as much as you can sir

  • @tomblears5187
    @tomblears5187 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Very interesting. Glad you gave the old guy, who's about my age, the smaller wheelbarrow 🤓

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ;) indeed but hes still pretty strong for 73.

  • @sanjivoberoi5361
    @sanjivoberoi5361 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Great job thank you. I would have benefitted from some instructions along the way cause I’m a total amateur. But I like silent movies. Hope to attempt this venture in summer.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's so easy it doesn't require much instructions, feel free to ask question on the comment section. Good luck!

  • @SpringRubber
    @SpringRubber 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Nice job, sir! In case people think of avoiding the weedblock cuz a shed will be on top, I'll point out that landscape fabric - or poly sheeting with holes poked for drainage - is there to prevent your nice gravel from sinking into muddy dirt. Depends on the type of soil, amount of rain and freeze/thaw cycles in one's particular area, but it's much easier to lay a barrier in the beginning of your stone project instead of a couple years later. Ask me how I know, LOL! Also, field cuts of PT lumber -- especially ground contact ones -- should be coated with preservative that soaks into the wood, such as CopperCoat. In my area Ace sells it but the big box stores don't.

  • @earthangel8875
    @earthangel8875 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Great idea for my green house. Good job you two. Angel from The Bay

  • @hollieirish3600
    @hollieirish3600 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Nice idea!! I've been thinking about putting up a more stable shed then the one I have now but didn't want to pay for concrete as it's expensive as hell. Thank you thank you thank you for this idea and I'm gona try once it warms up here in NC. Have a great day! :)

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      good luck, thanks for the comment.

    • @saudistevo3002
      @saudistevo3002 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A concrete Base would be cheaper.

  • @Mitchumthegreat
    @Mitchumthegreat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks! I'm putting up a shed for my mom soon and this was a great help for a proper foundation for it.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for leaving the great comment. I hope your mom likes it.

  • @johnlee7085
    @johnlee7085 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Good job. Did basically the same thing for a friend last summer. Hope your shed fairs better. She called this fall because the doors were warping. I would have gone with wood personally but bit my tongue. She had her mind made up.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So far its holding up great, we will see

    • @DougCeleste
      @DougCeleste 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Resin sheds are known for warped doors and walls along with UV rays making them look faded over time. Also, high winds can move them around if they are not anchored down.

  • @crystaltherapy
    @crystaltherapy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is great! can probably use this for a greenhouse as well. Thank you!

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      absolutely

  • @prochnowja
    @prochnowja 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Exactly what I'm looking for. Did you end up posting a video on how to anchor the shed to this? Assuming just rebar?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not yet, soon I'll post it

    • @maynewhy
      @maynewhy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@daP.Adid you ever show how to anchor it into the gravel? I want to start this but am confused on the anchoring the shed part!

  • @Phredbo
    @Phredbo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good ideas I'm planning on getting a shed to store a compact tractor probably a 12x20 I would prefer the floor to be either gravel or a slight mixture of concrete and not plywood

  • @pmacc3557
    @pmacc3557 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The re-bar Idea 💡 is great 👍

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks

  • @johnwarner4513
    @johnwarner4513 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Fair play, nice job, especially the flooring

  • @indicatorlist373
    @indicatorlist373 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!!!

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your welcome, please consider subscribing for more videos.

  • @KaySummers
    @KaySummers 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This was a very informative video, thank you! I would like to ask: Would this same process work for a 12x10?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for your comment. It should work on a 12x10. Good luck, and please consider subscribing for more great videos.

  • @GoofysHatBand
    @GoofysHatBand 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I like it. I recently did a similar base. I used pressure treated 2x4s instead of 4x4s and I didn't put down a weed barrier (maybe I should have). I put down a 2+ inch layer of sand and compacted that and then used pea gravel to fill it to the top of the frame. I was told, by my favorite gawkers, that it was over kill but I like a level shed with working doors.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Working doors are important, what you can also do is set some pavers under the door so it's square. This is what I did. You can see the pavers near the door, looks good, it's better on the feet, wheel barrel and squares the door.

    • @Bewilderdashed11
      @Bewilderdashed11 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it would take longer to rot away if you had used the 4x4s. they could have gotten two by fours and made a frame and poured a perimeter out of concrete and then they wouldnt have to worry about the rot problem . I see one end they used the concrete to bring the level up when it was lower. next time I bet thats what they will do.

  • @BalcomFamily
    @BalcomFamily 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for taking the time to post this as this will help me with my project

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      good luck, and please subscribe for more videos

  • @erikbarry6384
    @erikbarry6384 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for the video. I really didn't want to use concrete and have lots of gravel to repurpose!

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it works great!

  • @diydoc
    @diydoc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job and love this approach! If I build one like this, I would add: (1) additional vertical rebar in the center of each 4x4 (I couldn't tell if you did that), and (2) Call Miss Utility to come out and mark any utilities in that area before-hand so the rebar does not hit anything underground.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@diydoc 1. Checked 2. Backyard no utilities. Good luck and tha ks for the comment. Please consider subscribing for more videos.

  • @AncoraImparoPiper
    @AncoraImparoPiper 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A beautiful and well made base. Saved it for future construction of my own. Thanks for making this video.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you!

  • @debbieduggan6796
    @debbieduggan6796 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looks nice, but I'm wondering why you kept the string in place. Seemed unnecessary once you spray painted the edges & dug out for the 4 x 4's - Especially after tripping over it.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I could of just used the string but then I decided to just spray paint the outline and remove the string which I decide not too just to make sure my spray paint out line was correct and I could continue to measure the string diagonals. With that being said I probably should of just remove the string earlier than I did, it was there to ensure the box was squared and I could measure the diagonal. Obviously I did this live and looking back I could of removed it sooner. Btw another important thing is to measure the diagonal on the posts to make sure that is square which means that just digging a foot more on all directions than setting the posts down checking for square without using the strings is an option, but I like to make sure its square right off the bat and use the strings to do that. It's all a matter if preference.

  • @keytothegate68
    @keytothegate68 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So you anchored the wood frame but not the shed? I thought you wanted to place the shed on top of the wood frame and that is why you were leveling it precisely. The 4/4 acts as your mini retaining wall.

  • @NYTruthseeker
    @NYTruthseeker 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you put the 4x4s on top of concrete pavers all the way around? I am not sure as your video seems to have skipped that part. Thank you for an otherwise very good video.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Only on one high side of the posts. You can put concrete pavers or just mortar/concrete to fill in the gap like It did.

    • @NYTruthseeker
      @NYTruthseeker 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daP.Aso you put the pavers to add height. You otherwise trust the PT wood on the dirt?

  • @jeffray6525
    @jeffray6525 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice job, two questions:
    1. Turns out there are lots of gravel types and sizes. What did you use?
    2. What is the black spray you used on the 4x4s? (I paused the video, but couldn't make it out.)
    Is it something special for pressure treated wood?
    Thanks

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just regular spray paint with primer to further protect the PT wood and make it look good.. I used the common gravel you can buy from and outdoor place. It's called 3/4 gravel or bluestone.

  • @hawaii9412
    @hawaii9412 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    beautiful teamwork. What did you use to put the lines in the concrete ramp?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thabks, I had an old bbq grill top that I used to make those lines.

  • @FunDuude
    @FunDuude 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful. Very nice. I'm just concerned about the run off. Where does the water go when it rains?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@FunDuude slowly, and that's they key, slowly seeps into the group. You will need to take slope and excessive runoff into account.

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great build Thanks for sharing.

  • @roysargood8750
    @roysargood8750 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    U need to put some dampproof caurse under bottom 4x4 agaist soil grass edge stop damp

  • @sivi9741
    @sivi9741 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t get it .
    Did they put cement bloc on each corner or not under the first layer of wood ?
    Or isn’t only double wood square fill by rocks ?
    Directly on the ground ?
    Thx
    Ps: great job but I wonder you have winter ?

  • @carguy5763
    @carguy5763 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you secure the shed? if a storm came and there was 40-50 mph wind gusts what would happen to the shed just sitting on a gravel base? or did you anchor it into the ground?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The shed has survived gust of over 65 mph with no issues. 1st, there's weight in the shed, 2nd the roof helps to deflect the wind. 3rd, I did anchor some spikes through the shed floor. I have had no issues with wind. Wind will not be an issue if you have things in the shed. For example your lawnmower doesn't just fly away because of the wind. Weight inside the shed helps it from moving etc. Please subscribe as I will have a video explaining this.

    • @carguy5763
      @carguy5763 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @daP.A I'd like to know the anchor spikes you used cause I'm about to do this, this weekend and installing the shed Wed this coming week.

    • @carguy5763
      @carguy5763 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daP.A you do the video yet?

  • @anthonychase4945
    @anthonychase4945 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I put 5" cedar fence slats at the bottom covering the siding to help with water splash against the bottom. They're cheap and great against rhe elements. Then applied silicone at all the edges where the cedar meets the siding.
    Im sure there are better more expensive solutions but for me it fit my budget.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      as long as it works

  • @Kat-yx9iv
    @Kat-yx9iv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! I have been studying your video closely

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      good luck

  • @LandiniMr
    @LandiniMr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice job! Does it work well in places with heavy and snowy winters such Canada ?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LandiniMr yes it does

  • @raminybhatti5740
    @raminybhatti5740 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Regarding the concrete blocks in the corners that are used to raise the wooden beams, how are they anchored to the ground so they don't sink or move?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@raminybhatti5740 anchored with regards, the posts do see on the stone, then it get backfilled. On one side the posts sits on a cement/mortar layer. The spill was also compacted.

  • @MrZhending
    @MrZhending หลายเดือนก่อน

    crazy amount of work, nima.......

  • @baracka7444
    @baracka7444 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How did the concrete magically appeared under the wood base?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We mix concrete and applied it under it, it's in the video. There's no magic.

  • @HartfordWhaler
    @HartfordWhaler 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks great. I’m in FL so the 4x4 wood would last about a year. Probably concrete or cinder blocks would work better for the borders in a wet environment.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cinder blocks are a great alternative

  • @stillteachin
    @stillteachin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I suggest always pre-drilling a pilot hole, especially for large lag screws, and especially at the very end of the material like that. And you won't burn out your drill..

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Supposedly you dont need to pre drill with those, but good advise.

  • @theobserver9565
    @theobserver9565 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I did pretty much the same base except I used 4x6 lumber rebar staked down every 3 feet, highway heavy duty weed barrier that was staked down,8 inches of machine compacted gravel. It was alot of work and cost alot more than 250 dollars. 14'x16'.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      gravel is cheap, so is the 4x4 posts from HD. The rebar was expensive but I didn't need much. I also compacted by hand no machine. It was a relatively cheap project for me.

  • @simoncotton6261
    @simoncotton6261 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much would this project cost roughly for a 10ftx6ft base ..?

  • @0631325
    @0631325 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey, great work! I want to build one similar. That looks to be about 84sqft. How many cubic yards of gravel did you need for this?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe a little less than 2.5.

    • @0631325
      @0631325 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daP.ADid you lay the treated lumber on a couple inches layer of gravel or straight on the fabric (bit of gravel at the edges), and how long do you expect the treated lumber to last (in-spite of the coating spray painted - what paint is that?)? I am debating between 4x4 or 6x6 posts..

  • @jncplacido
    @jncplacido 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work, btw. Don't you think that the rebar will eventually rust out whatever portion is under ground?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes in 200 years from now

  • @Mumumama205
    @Mumumama205 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video, that looks like a great shed base. Would you please share what gravel/rock you used?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Mumumama205 3/4 inch bluestone

  • @dlandes14
    @dlandes14 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you end up posting how you anchored the shed? I want to do a gravel pad also but don't know how to anchor it. 😊

    • @rodrigomorenoluco
      @rodrigomorenoluco 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm looking for the same

    • @edgararcega3046
      @edgararcega3046 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know amazon sells shed anchors that you drill into the ground. I just don't know where on the shed the anchor is attached to. The floor? The walls? The roof?

  • @kuie5418
    @kuie5418 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great base.. did u use pre fab concrete blocks for the slope? I was thinking about doing the same and drive rebar down like u showed.. nice base

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ended up mixing a couple of bags of concrete on the slope beneath the pressure treated post.

  • @joelhoffman7173
    @joelhoffman7173 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If your saw kicked back, how would you get your knee out of the way? I'm referring to minute 6:00. Otherwise, awesome job!

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good point, if you notice my knee closest to the saw is back more. I was aware that could happen but should of taken better precaution. Thanks.

  • @johnhampson7
    @johnhampson7 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful job done there. Well done to you and, I think your Dad.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Correct, thank you.

  • @321rydell
    @321rydell หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the ramp!!❤ First time I see someone do grab/skid lines on the ramp concrete. Did you used a piece of rebar to make them??

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@321rydell thank you, I used the cooking grill from a BBQ ;). Thanks for your comment and please consider subscribing for more videos.

  • @turnbolt9582
    @turnbolt9582 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just did this, but seal coated my timbers and made it the same size as the shed so I could anchor down to the timbers.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@turnbolt9582 very good. Initially I was going to make the posts thecsame size as the shed but then decided not to. This allows for better drainage from roof runoff. But either way is acceptable.

  • @rrappj
    @rrappj 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for the info. Very helpful

  • @genevievefynn3887
    @genevievefynn3887 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. What measurement of lumber used please ?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      4x4 posts

  • @angeljazakgallardoph.d.1923
    @angeljazakgallardoph.d.1923 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What flooring did you use? Did that come with the shed or did you buy that separately? Thanks!

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It came with the shed, the shed has a plastic type flooring. I added plywood on top and anchored it. Subscribe to see more videos on that.

  • @finalcountdown3210
    @finalcountdown3210 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you just put the gravel in the corners and put stone blocks on top of those? Ive seen some videos of doing that, and then placing the frame base on top of those corner stones

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You need a stable leveled surface to spread the weight evenly

  • @kimberlyhonea4225
    @kimberlyhonea4225 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If your base is larger than your shed, how can you anchor your shed down? I purchased a 7’x7’ resin shed and was going to do an 8’x8’ base, but if I do that, how can I anchor shed. In central Florida, you can at times get heavy winds

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kimberlyhonea4225 so I could of made the 4x4 base the same size as the shed. I would then anchor the shed to the 4x4 posts. This is a good option since the 4x4 posts git anchored with rebar. However I wanted to not have the shed directly on the posts which over the years might rot them out due to moisture. What I did was anchor the shed from the inside with spikes. See description for spikes. These spikes went through the shed base down past the gravel. Either anchor method is fine, although I'll agree anchoring it to the 4x4 posts might be better in areas of high wind. Note that this shed has seen winds gusts over 50 with no issues.

  • @brusvands8167
    @brusvands8167 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you. Well thought out.

  • @321rydell
    @321rydell หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happens if one rolls/brush tar as a protection layer on the bottom of the wood post. Was told nevef to paint tge entire post as it traps tge moisture and doesnt let tgecwood breath to dry therefire rot sets in quicker so just tge bittom or side on ground/dirt contact🤔

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was lightly painted, it will still breath. Post is pressure treated and is still g on rocks underneath.

  • @WuWei7
    @WuWei7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    My contractor just had to do this for my shed. The previous owner was a talented self-taught carpenter who built a backyard deck and rebuilt the front porch. They looked very nice but he didn't use the best materials and they did not adhere to any code. He assembled the Suncast shed on a wooden base. Within five years, there were signs of deterioration in the shed base and within eight years, there was water rot damage in the deck. He not only didn't use ground contact lumber for these projects, he didn't even use pressure treated boards. The deck lasted longer because I resealed it every other summer. However, I could not get to the support joints on the deck or the base of the shed. Last year, we had a very bad tornado that moved the shed off its base and destroyed the anchors. I started looking at the cost to build a concrete base and to dismantle and replace the 10 x 8 resin shed. My lowest bid was around $10K for all of the material and labor. For less than $3K more, I could have gotten an entire garage built. I started looking at metal sheds to save money but I didn't want metal, it would be staggering hot during our summers and brutally cold during our winters. Like trailers, metal sheds do not fare well during our tornado season. My contractor was trained as a structural engineer in his Slavik country and is extremely talented. He reinforced the shed shed with pressure treated lumber then raised it of its old base so that he could get rid of the damaged lumber. He dug down around 6-8 inches, put down a layer of gravel, then a layer of paving sand, and finally 20 x 20 pavers. He put the shed on this new foundation then screwed the floor into this new foundation. He put new metal hinges on their doors. This cost less than half of what it would have cost to purchase a new resin shed and pour a concrete slab. Also, the new studs he used to reinforce the shed allowed me to install new shelving and garage organizers to hang all of my landscaping equipment and supplies.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WuWei7 thanks for the informative comment and am glad you are all set.

    • @robbenoit6065
      @robbenoit6065 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nobody cares

    • @jdilksjr
      @jdilksjr 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@robbenoit6065 Rudeness is not appreciated.

  • @alexk6745
    @alexk6745 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    6:25 Is cutting without glasses acceptable?

    • @nathanmarwick7565
      @nathanmarwick7565 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Is trolling through peoples hard work to nit pick acceptable?

  • @naomischwenk770
    @naomischwenk770 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why did you use the bricks on one side but not the other? Would it be a bad idea to put the wood directly down on the ground if it was dug out and leveled?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For added support stability, ensure its level, and to further protect the wood.

    • @naomischwenk770
      @naomischwenk770 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daP.A thanks for responding! Could I ask why you didn’t do the bricks on all sides and level it? I’m wanting to do this DIY and appreciate your insight! :)

  • @TheGlcom2003
    @TheGlcom2003 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm doing an 8x12 foundation, but my shed is 6x4 how do I anchor down the shed on top of the gravel.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will be making a video on this soon, basically the weight you have inside should help. If your in a really high wind area you might need to take some other steps. One way is to anchor it on the 4x4 posts.

  • @MegSong95
    @MegSong95 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work! Quick question as I am about to make one for a 7x7 plastic shed...why, other than for aesthetics, is it important that the wood frame be perfectly square if the shed is not resting on top of it? I was planning to make a wider perimeter of gravel around my shed base as well so just curious how important that is. I know it should be level!

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MegSong95 it doesn't have to be square as long as it holds the gravel, but usually things are don asymmetrical

  • @hadjiabbas
    @hadjiabbas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the shed need to be anchored on the floor?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hadjiabbas it depends, usually there's enough weight inside to keep the shed from moving. However you should probably try to anchor it down. I did this with some spikes that I linked to in the description. I will have a video on this at some point so subscribe for more.

  • @GeneralRock114
    @GeneralRock114 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many yards of gravel did you use????

  • @TkeyshaCarter
    @TkeyshaCarter 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a few questions.
    Where did you buy the gravel and about how much did you need to buy for this project? My Shed is 10x16.
    I'm def nervous about the slope part.
    Going to try this next week. Fingers Crossed.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Bought at an outdoor living place, where they sell pavers, sand etc. To calculate the gravel needed for for cubic yards formula, basically length x width x depth. Good luck an consider subscribing for more videos.

  • @k2h429
    @k2h429 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whats the metal rebar pole called you drilled thourgh the timber into the ground?

    • @k2h429
      @k2h429 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No worries found link in your description thanks

  • @JeanneOlson-vv9tl
    @JeanneOlson-vv9tl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful! Great job!

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JeanneOlson-vv9tl thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to comment

  • @mikej238
    @mikej238 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bit of overkill . I built a deck out of 2x6 pt lumber that my neighbor was tossing out when he was rebuilding his deck. Cost me zero. It sits on gravel with a few blocks holding it level. Been 15 years, hasn't moved . Plus the plastic floor sits better on wood then gravel. The shed is then screwed to the deck. its 10x12.

  • @Bewilderdashed11
    @Bewilderdashed11 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    pretty nice alternative to concrete. nice job

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Bewilderdashed11 thanks

  • @jasondiaz8792
    @jasondiaz8792 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing. How much rock did you have to use ?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think 2.5 yards. Width x height × length then convert from cubic feet to yards

  • @francus7227
    @francus7227 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have no use for this. But.... for some reason, I enjoyed it. So, I tapped the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Much appreciated it. Thank you.

  • @clai1976
    @clai1976 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice build

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

  • @KeithKorter
    @KeithKorter 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    The problem is, I need the tools to build the shed, but I need the shed to store the tools.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That's a dilemma.

    • @vespaman101
      @vespaman101 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Put them in the garage. If no garage the back patio. If no patio... the living room or your wife's office.

    • @pmacc3557
      @pmacc3557 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😊

    • @simpleflipR6
      @simpleflipR6 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂 just had this conversation with a friend

    • @Bewilderdashed11
      @Bewilderdashed11 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      put the tools under your bed until you get the shed built

  • @gensanchez9535
    @gensanchez9535 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was so awesome!!
    I love it so much
    I bought a kit to install a shed in my back yard
    But I wasn’t that happy at the very end
    I thought the shed would’ve been sitting and bolted on the posts

  • @richiex123
    @richiex123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can you dump the ground you dug up?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In low spots around the yard where needed. Use the dug up dirt to fix areas that need soil in your yard.

  • @Jones24x
    @Jones24x 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To exact.same frame 8 x 10 shed what is the length of the posts, we need to be cut ?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Jones24x I just got 2x 8 foot and 2x 10 foot posts I belive or I might of gotten all 10 footers.

    • @Jones24x
      @Jones24x 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@daP.AThankyou !

  • @henrytran4782
    @henrytran4782 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sturdy shed foundation. What type of spray that you used on the 4x4 posts?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just regular spray can paint

  • @lou704
    @lou704 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nicely done. Good job.

  •  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have no moisture barrier between the concrete and the wood?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its sitting on a layer of stone that allows for drainage.

  • @godori100
    @godori100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    why don't we use 2x2 concrete blocks ? It is 5bucks each and much cheaper and easier to setup underlayment for shed. We can recycle when it moved to another location with shed. Anyway I liked watching you working with your dad. Father is always supportive. nice work

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, 4x4 lasts longer as I dont plan on moving it. Better base with 4x4.

  • @krispy5139
    @krispy5139 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow that is way more work and cost than necessary, but very nice.

  • @eddyanderson7384
    @eddyanderson7384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you anchor shed to ground? TIA

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@eddyanderson7384 I will have a video on this, subscribe for more.

  • @reniapruchnicki5298
    @reniapruchnicki5298 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How far in the sod did you dig down?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@reniapruchnicki5298 about 5/6 inches

  • @bobbichiq8999
    @bobbichiq8999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What size drill bit did you use for the rebar? And what did you spray the PT post with?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The drill bit was 1/2 I believe. The main reason I sprayed the PT was to make it look better and protect it little more. I didn't want it to get the old grey color as the PT ages. The spray paint should also help water from penetrating the PT just like any other paint protects the wood.

    • @on4acres
      @on4acres 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The paint looks nice but it does not last long in the sun. I have painted with spray paint on exterior wood before and it fades very quickly. The real protection is from the wood being pressure treated. If you’re looking to skip a step this would be it.

  • @AJSwart34
    @AJSwart34 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it necessary to dig out the grass and put weed barrier down?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, very important for stability etc.

  • @codygorditacrunch
    @codygorditacrunch 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rocking out to the Hey Bear, thanks for the video my guy

  • @dbowne7441
    @dbowne7441 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, I wish I had dirt like that. We have 1/“ of soil then hit limestone.

  • @MakarandMalu
    @MakarandMalu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how do you anchor on gravel?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      video will be posted soon, subscribe to be notified.

  • @dominicsosaVENDING
    @dominicsosaVENDING 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many bags of stone was that. My bags are about 5.50 ish and for a 10x10 and 3-4 inches deep it’s be a crap ton of money

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't buy bags, got the stone from an outdoor material place, way cheaper.

    • @scottbellow5529
      @scottbellow5529 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just completed my gravel base and for 2 tons of rock delivered to fill a 136sq ft area 4in deep it cost $175 delivered to my driveway. Priced out with bags from Home Depot it would have been $2500

  • @robertlark10
    @robertlark10 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many yards of stone did you use?

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      About 1.5 yards I believe

  • @JayHNotTheNormalTraveler
    @JayHNotTheNormalTraveler 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You don't have to remove the grass. Just the area the rails are placed. Weed cloth works great

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Need to remove for a better stable base. Weed barrier is highly recommended.

  • @Andrico77
    @Andrico77 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work, probably too nice for a suncast shed

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The shed has been great so far. Thanks for the comment

  • @robertrios454
    @robertrios454 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice job!!!!!

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks!!

  • @wjstewdog
    @wjstewdog 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thought the black paint a nice touch

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely

  • @SuperDagbo
    @SuperDagbo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice job. Thanks for the VIDEO.

    • @daP.A
      @daP.A  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for taking the time to comment.