How-to: Build a shed base As with all buildings, garden sheds require a firm, level base if they are to remain sound and serviceable. Without the correct base, a garden shed will quickly deteriorate. The walls and roof will sag and the door and windows jam. The lower timbers in the wall will remain wet, while the floor will rot through because it is in permanent contact with the ground. Not only will the shed always smell unpleasant, but tools will quickly rust and other materials will grow mould. This How-To guide explains how to prepare a suitable base, including how to make formwork and how to prepare and lay concrete.

What you'll learn Here's an overview of what this How-to covers: Selecting the site Preparing the site Preparing concrete Laying concrete Get the How-to This How-to gives step-by-step instructions to help you through the job from start to finish. We've created the How-to in a format that allows you to print it out and use it on the job. To view and print the How-to, press 'Download file'. You'll need Adobe Acrobat. If you haven't already installed Adobe Acrobat, click 'Get Acrobat' for a simple download. Get Acrobat