If I were to build the platform out of wood (using 2 x6), do I need to lay plywood to support the shed's plastic floor?
1446034
I would to have a more solid floor. I did not have to do that with mine because I already had slab/cement flooring.
1446035
Yes. That would be a good idea. I would suggest you use treated 4 X 4 around the perimeter with a couple cross members and marine plywood though
1446036
Yes I did the same but use water proof plywoo for water contact it works out great also use treated 2x6 it cost a few more dollars but will last much longer and be a nice finished job. Brian
1446037
I have this sitting on a concrete deck with no platform. Has been great for 6 months so far
1446038
No not unless you want extra suppost but ours es on the ground with rocks supporting the frame since my husband thought we did not need a base. Been working great for over a year. Hope this helps.
947597
I am going to go to my HOme Depot and get a piece of plywood to cover my wood slats. I don't think you can put it right on the slats. Not sturdy enough. But I have read that the plywood will work.
1850041
Yes it comes with the plywood floor. All you have to assemble is the side rails and those just get attached. I have one of these in all my trucks
1770585
I put mine on cement board to be safe. Plywood can be used but the floor has to have very little to no flex so the conductors don't break.
2172322
Yes, there is a plastic floor which is very durable. So far I have the shed for six months and it held up very well.
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.
698026
The shed kit comes with vinyl flooring included. However, I would suggest creating a solid sub-base with wood, gravel, concrete, pavers, etc.
271141
I use this with just slats on a bunk bed and it works fine. Plywood should support it fine. Don't forget to let the mattress air out a couple days before using it.
908928
Unless there is some big difference with a CA king size, I wound say right in the metal is fine... we have a queen and absolutely don't need plywood. Just my opinion, hope it helps.
354627
No. If you put a board or some plywood underneath to hold a couple of cinder blocks you'll have a setup thats stable enough for some light planing but if you're going to do a lot of this you'll want to build a real workbench to support the work.
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.
221595
I did but laid down plywood on top. HD or Lowe's will cut it down to size for you for free if you buy 2 pieces.
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.
1590881
No - but we used 2 sheets of 3/4" plywood. Didn't even need to secure it, though we were prepared to if we had to. I hope this helps.
1612919
Yes, but its not really difficult if you follow the directions step by step. I built a full pressure treated base for the shed & installed prior. I also assembled as much as possible in the garage before the actual build. It made things much easier & less timely. Finally, I had our nephew to assist. It works much easier with two. Best of luck. Its worth the money
1841214
I built a wood platform and screwed it to the platform. I would not use this shed without building a platform or using a concrete slab.
1437065
I'm no carpenter, but I think you could attach plywood to the metal, or just lay it over the metal.