EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base for 8x6, 7x5

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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. Filling the empty spaces between the plastic in each grid make the base more solid and ensures the base can easily carry the weight of the shed. The pea gravel also helps keep the area from moisture, which aids drainage. How much gravel do you need for your plastic shed base? One thing to keep in mind is that even if your base is slightly off kilter, you can always use thin strips of wood between it and your shed walls to adjust things for a perfect fit. My Plastic Shed has a Floor

Instead, look for a plastic grid base made from recycled materials . This will help avoid contributing to the creation of new plastics. It’s generally recommended that you fill the grid with gravel for added structural reinforcement. Additionally, with plastic grids, it’s important to make sure the plastic is UV stabilised to stop it from going brittle . Cost-effective– Far cheaper than laying a concrete foundation but providing equally strong structural stability.

Seeing as the shed will sit on top of gravel, any water will easily drain away from the structure. Therefore, a wooden base is pretty good at stopping damp or rot becoming an issue in your shed.

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 If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by the following method: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services Long lasting – Rot proof and chemically inert, no maintenance needed for this base giving you years of strong, hassle-free stability. 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? Most plastic shed bases are made from recycled plastics that can be fully recycled once you are finished with it. These plastics are very eco-friendly and made to last for many years without rotting.

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Installation is relatively straight forward, though the ground needs to be levelled first which can be the most time-consuming part. Care needs to be taken not to force the tabs when fitting the grids together as well, as they can be prone to breaking. 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. This is especially true for plastic sheds as many of the kits are designed with panels that simply snap together. If the foundation is not perfectly flat, the panels may be pulled apart or warp out of shape.

Weed resistant– Supplied with a sheet of weed-resistant membrane cut to size, you can be sure that your building will not be disrupted by plants or weeds. If you have a larger shed, use pea gravel throughout the base. This provides create a more solid foundation that is better able to carry the weight of the shed (or any garden building) and helps with drainage. However, you don’t need to do this if you have a small garden building. That said, we recommend filling up the perimeter of the base – using enough gravel to fill the outer sections. There are two main reasons for this... First, empty gaps can look untidy – so it’s better to fill them if you want you shed to look nice. And second (and most importantly), pea gravel helps prevent moisture from collecting and protects the shed from rot. 6. Build your shed on top of the plastic base Finding the best shed foundation type is imperative so you don’t have to buy another one. It’s a waste of money and project resources to start from scratch when you’ve already spent so much time on the building.With the dozens of types of shed bases, it can be overwhelming if it’s your first time laying a foundation. The Swift EcoBase FastFit has been designed to allow even a novice DIY user to create a high quality, strong, long-lasting shed base without the need for a expensive professional service.

This third stage involves preparing the ground – which (like pretty much every stage of the process) is much easier than more traditional methods, such as using concrete slabs or even timber bearers. How do you prepare ground for a plastic shed base? Recycled– Tough recycled plastic grids with Integral T-shaped self-fastening connectors. All made from 100% recycled UK sourced post-consumer waste. This weed membrane will also stop weeds and grass from growing in this area, which is highly beneficial. If weeds and grass grow under the shed, this will make the area damp which can ultimately cause rotting, rusting, or other damage. Measuring for Your Shed BaseAnything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets The more distance you can put between your shed and the ground, the better. Damp-proof membrane creates an effective barrier between the damp of the ground and the base of your shed. Putting the grids together can take as little as 10 minutes, and will be easily completed in under 30. Like most shed bases, it needs to be installed over level ground and this is the part of installation that can take the most time.