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Shed Base - Help Needed
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TonicBristol
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I've got a 6*6 shiplap shed on the way and have bought a plastic base, as I preferred this over attempting to lay paving slabs (too heavy).
On trying to remove the top layer of turf, in order to lay sand for the base to sit on- I've discovered that my neighbour's large tree that sits on the edge of their boundary has roots all just below the surface of mine, so I can't get it level. My attempt at digging has made the ground more uneven.
What are my options? Should I try to infill the gaps and lay sand directly on the grass? Do the above and add a wooden frame above the plastic base? Help!!!!
I've desperately wanted/needed a shed for the last three years, so now I'm anxious it won't be possible!
On trying to remove the top layer of turf, in order to lay sand for the base to sit on- I've discovered that my neighbour's large tree that sits on the edge of their boundary has roots all just below the surface of mine, so I can't get it level. My attempt at digging has made the ground more uneven.
What are my options? Should I try to infill the gaps and lay sand directly on the grass? Do the above and add a wooden frame above the plastic base? Help!!!!
I've desperately wanted/needed a shed for the last three years, so now I'm anxious it won't be possible!
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You can get adjustable feet
or look at something like Quck Jack adjustable bases(other brands available).0 -
getmore4less wrote: »You can get adjustable feet
or look at something like Quck Jack adjustable bases(other brands available).
This was one solution I originally considered (to save digging), but discounted it based on cost. However I've taken the plunge and also ordered a load of 4*2 to make a wooden base to sit on the Quickjack Pro feet. Many thanks.0
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