EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base for 8x6, 7x5

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As you’re reading this, its safe to assume you want to know how to install a plastic shed base kit. Perhaps you want to know how easy it really is before buying, or maybe you’ve just bought one and you need a reliable step-by-step guide to setting it up. Thankfully, of all the shed base ideas you may have seen, laying a plastic base is an easy job – and much easier than building a concrete shed base, for example. Here’s how to install a plastic shed base… 1. Make sure you have everything you need If you are using a plastic shed base that forms a grid, the gravel that you place in between the grids will help to keep rainwater from splashing onto the bottom of your shed. This is very important if you have a wood shed as all the water will only serve to accelerate rot. In this step, all you need to do is connect the grids together to create a base large enough for your shed. In the case of the Ecobase Fastfit, each grid features clips and grooves which making light work of connecting the grids together. Each grid has a footprint of 500mm x 500mm (approx. 19.7 inches x 19.7 inches). As a result, you’ll need at least five grids for an 8’x6’ shed (for example). Can you cut a plastic shed base? Not only are they less stressful to work with, but you can get the whole family involved in building them and make a fun family day out of the project. Among the other benefits of plastic shed bases are:

The nature of the grids means that they work well to provide drainage and ventilation around the shed, keeping it elevated off the ground. You may need to use gravel to improve drainage, although some companies are confident that their bases provide sufficient drainage without. Plus, you won’t need as much gravel as you would if you made the base out of a wooden frame filled with gravel. Wooden Frame To create your shed base, simply join as many Ecobase FastFit grid tiles together as required. They are easily connected and come complete free weed suppressant ground membrane. The EcoBase FastFit tile is available in 1 size – approx. 500x500mm but can be joined together to make a foundation of any size, and can be easily cut to any shape using a normal hand saw. If you don’t use a base you may find that the soil moves and your shed does not stay level. This will cause the building to warp, and doors and windows will become distorted, eventually failing to open and close properly. For the most part, it’s a good idea to leave at least 30 – 40 mm extra room on all sides of the shed, but you can leave more. Not only will this extra space help with rain run-off, it will also allow a little room for error. A shed is only as stable as the base you put it on. If you put a shed directly on the ground, it will soon become unstable if the ground becomes wet. Additionally, any wooden shed is going to rot if you place it on the ground without building a base first.Suits all makes and styles of garden building. Rot proof and chemically inert – no maintenance needed This particular option measures 2.4 x 1.8 m (8 x 6 ft), although other sizes are available, and is suitable for acting as the foundation for similarly sized sheds. It can either be used for sheds of the same size, which are relatively standard as sheds go, or smaller models which will leave a parameter of base visible around the shed.

Free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and southern Scotland. Prices for delivery to Scottish Highlands and Islands and all offshore locations available on request. You can pour concrete piers below the frost line, for example, and build them up as columns for shed support. Pros & Cons of the 8 Best Shed Bases These are only a few of the benefits of plastic shed bases. For me, I based my decision on all the above and the fact I had a short timetable to work with.The best shed bases come with a weed membrane included . A weed membrane will add an extra layer of protection, keeping damp from plants from reaching the shed base.

The same holds true for the roof panels, they are designed to fit properly and remain watertight only when the entire shed is sitting as close to perfectly level as possible. The only way to actually achieve this is by putting your shed on a good solid foundation such as a plastic shed base. Using a shed base can extend the life of your shed by protecting it from damp and subsidence. Having invested several hundred pounds in a new shed, it’s worth making sure that it will last as long as possible – so don’t skimp on the base! Suits all makes and styles of timber garden building– Whether you have a shed, summer house, log cabin or any other garden building, the Swift Ecobase will work for you.Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property. Concrete can also be quite expensive, even without professional installation, so it definitely isn’t the most budget-friendly shed base material. Not only is this a useful product for sheds, but it can also be used to make paths that are suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs, mobility scooters and even cars, so it’s one of the best shed bases in terms of versatility and functionality, with a wealth of uses around the garden. A perfect example of this are the shed base kits made by Arrow Sheds for their sheds. These kits contain all of the HDG steel frame pieces needed to build the base along with the required hardware.