Does this shed require a foundation, or can it be placed on a relatively flat surface, unanchored?
318752
Should be placed on 12-12 inch concrete slabs and should be anchored by placing rods on 4 corners anchored in 4-6 inches of concrete.
318753
I recommend a foundation. Water can get in underneath. We built a bottom out of wood and that works great.
318754
Not "relatively" but flat area. You would have to buy a floor kit and I suggest anchoring it.
1706369
The shed is a kit with many parts and it took me 3-4 hours to assemble. I also spent another 8 hours preparing the foundation for the shed.The roof panels are difficult to assemble and mine sagged and warped after a short time even after all the instructions about putting the shed on a solid foundation were followed. I am still trying to get them to replace the roof sections. The shed is great for storing bulky items such as my large 28in snow blower.
205200
Leave enough room around the shed to build it. After competition carefully move it into position. This will require two people. I am assuming that the shed will be built on a flat concrete pad and their will be adequate clearance for the build.
1210910
You need a floor for stability really. You could put it straight on the grass but it won't be grass long and you'll end up with a dirt floor. I really recommend the floor frame and some plywood...otherwise you'll be stepping up over a metal framing bar and then down into the shed. It helps keep it sturdy as well. :)
1781407
No footing is needed. There is a metal bracket that attaches to a wood block (wood block not included) that simply rests on the ground for support.
740709
It does not need to touch the ground. I comes with brackets for deck mounting.
1931196
It is fine without a stand. It is over a foot thick so it will stand up by itself. I don't have a stand either, but I do set it against my shed just as a precaution.
1311462
You can put it on pavement but you need weights on all the corners if you can't stake it down.
852856
That sounds about right. My HOA has shed height restrictions as well. This really limits your choices. It's about even with my 6ft fence, maybe due to the concrete block (flat pavers) foundation I put it on.
1267623
My shed is on a wooden frame similar to how you would build a floor (the wood frame is on concrete blocks to keep the wood from rotting). I suppose if you spaced your concrete blocks properly that would work as well. I would not space the blocks more than 2' apart under the entire building to keep the plastic floor from giving way.
300716
My opinion is that once it is completely assembled it seems pretty sturdy. Are we talking 6 inches of snow or six feet? I might be more worried about hailstones denting it. For under 400 dollars I feel this shed is well worth it.
1165983
Yes this is a waterproof shed but it should be built on an elevated platform as water could seep in from the bottom. As far as the roof and sides it's completely sealed
1125271
The shed itself can tolerate water as in rain or snow but the base has to be on solid ground and devoid of pool of water for stability.
2154978
No, the floor is an integral part of the shed. It holds the four sides together. Without the floor there would be nothing to hold the walls together.
2005898
Sarah, it's made to be left in one place and not in and out of a garage or shed. I build a frame for mine with wheels.
1140585
No, it cannot. While the foundation is stable on my sleigh bed frame, I would not suggest adding legs to the corners. I'm betting that if you ask around, you can find someone who has an old frame in their attic, garage, or storage unit. You could also pick up for just a couple of dollars at a garage or yard sale.
1568641
I would not advise putting it on a non level surface. This shed is well made from plastic materials, but placing it on a non level flagstone surface is inviting structural deformation and ultimate building failure. It's worth the investment in time to create a solid level platform either constructed from treated lumber or concrete.