Concrete shed base or gravel shed base?which is best? it all depends. both foundations have their pros and cons of course. which foundation works best depends on your situation, land and needs, not necessarily on the foundation itself.. 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. At harker garden buildings ltd we can build the base for you, we offer two options; a slab base which is constructed on level ground using 2' x 2' concrete slabs, sand, gravel and a cement finish. we can also build your base using concrete, however this option is slightly more expensive and can be priced only on each application..
A shed base is an essential part of building a shed (whether they may be wooden or metal garden sheds), the base has to be properly made to give your shed a solid foundation.. A concrete slab is one of the more expensive ways to prepare your site. however, if done correctly it can also be the best. a slab will keep the shed level and prevent grass and weeds from growing both under and around your shed.. A concrete slab makes a good foundation for a storage shed. concrete is durable. it eliminates the need to build a separate shed floor. a concrete floor is easy to clean and resists spills from most of the items stored inside..