In this video i show you how to prepare a sub-base and how to lay 3x2 slabs. this is part of a larger garden project.. Both paved (pictured) and concrete shed bases require the support of a sub-base. this sub-base is made from an mot type 1 hardcore (consisting of crushed or broken bricks, blocks and stone) compacted with an earth rammer or a vibrating plate compactor.. Concrete bases. when it comes to erecting your shed on site, our steel units require a concrete slab or base to bolt the shed down on. by bolting the shed, garage, workshop or other unit to a base ensures that the unit is 100% secure and will never move.. we have included a number of sample bases below..
There are various methods of creating a suitable base ranging from concrete, through paving slabs to the latest innovation: the probase recycled interlocking tile system. for a super solid job though we recommend the timber sub frame method.. For larger buildings especially where the shed is to be used as a workshop a full concrete base is best. however, generally there are two types of base suitable for a garden building, consider either: a concrete base ; a paving slab base. Laying a slab shed base laying a concrete shed base involves the same clearance and levelling of land as with a paving slab shed base. however, you then need to create a frame, fill with stone, mix cement, level and allow to set..
