Shed Help

[n2877]

I'm looking at building a shed in my backyard. I've done some research on it and all the videos I have seen for wood frame sheds they don't bother anchoring them down. I'm looking to build a 8 x 9 foot shed. Being in Colorado should I anchor it some how or with all the wood and what not will it bee fin just sitting on a leveled area? Thanks for any and all help

[Great-Kazoo]

Once stocked up it shouldn't be an issue. You should however build it on skids / not directly laying on the ground. This way you allow moisture to dissipate, keeping the chance of the floor rotting ,down to a minimum.

[n2877]

cool. Thanks

[Irving]

If you are far East enough and don't have a wind break (on the edge of a neighborhood) you could have an issue with an empty shed. Like Kazoo said, once full you're not likely to have an issue. You're far more in danger of having shingles blow off, if you use three -tab, or have it get full of wasps than have it get blown away.

[StagLefty]

I've got an 8x10 on pressure treated skids and it's been here for 25 years without anchoring.

[jerrymrc]

I've got an 8x10 on pressure treated skids and it's been here for 25 years without anchoring.

My 8X16 never went anywhere and the new owner is enjoying it after 18 years. On PT skids as well. Put down a load of road base first to keep the water from pooling.

[00tec]

Not to distract too much from the OP, but what defines "shed" does it have to be on skids,or can it be slab mounted or pole barn style? I'm going to have to build one for a riding mower and don't want to go with a wood floor, or have to get permits, etc for it.

[Bmac]

My 8X16 never went anywhere and the new owner is enjoying it after 18 years. On PT skids as well. Put down a load of road base first to keep the water from pooling.

^^^^^^^^
this. Then some 3/4 granite under the "skids" if you have it and want to get all Bob Villa on it.

[Great-Kazoo]

Not to distract too much from the OP, but what defines "shed" does it have to be on skids,or can it be slab mounted or pole barn style? I'm going to have to build one for a riding mower and don't want to go with a wood floor, or have to get permits, etc for it.

Check your local zoning. Up here anything 120 sq ft (10' x 12') or smaller , no permit needed. There's some gray areas when it comes to sheds / out buildings. On a slab, it's considered permanent structure, Even though it is on skids. Metal / pole barns are utility sheds. My 24 x 30 garage is listed as a utility shed, just because it's a metal / pole barn. I had the slab poured after it was up , it's not considered a foundation AND no one (dog catcher, zoning mountie) sees it.

For a lawn mower only i'd go with one of those rubber maid units. Put the unit on top of some pavers, you're GTG. We have one that holds lots of "treasures", its the Rough neck ?XL.

You could also utilize used pallets as a base.

[00tec]

Check your local zoning. Up here anything 120 sq ft (10' x 12') or smaller , no permit needed. There's some gray areas when it comes to sheds / out buildings. On a slab, it's considered permanent structure, Even though it is on skids. Metal / pole barns are utility sheds. My 24 x 30 garage is listed as a utility shed, just because it's a metal / pole barn. I had the slab poured after it was up , it's not considered a foundation AND no one (dog catcher, zoning mountie) sees it.

For a lawn mower only i'd go with one of those rubber maid units. Put the unit on top of some pavers, you're GTG. We have one that holds lots of "treasures", its the Rough neck ?XL.

You could also utilize used pallets as a base.

I dont feel that a rubbermaid shed will cut it where I'm going. Just north of Bennett with no trees on 38 acres. they would find chunks of shed in Kansas.