I'm going to answer two common questions people have when laying a foundation slab for a shed project. Many people find this the most confusing part of a shed project. If you have never worked with concrete before then these tips will help you feel more confident about laying a garden shed slab by yourself. You'll feel well prepared for the rest of the project once you succeed with this stage.
Foundation Slab For Shed Questions Answered
Q: I've never worked with concrete before, can I still do this?
A: If this is your first time working with concrete then this can be a scary prospect but there's no need for it to be - it's really simple! If your shed slab is much bigger than 6' x 12' you may need to hire out a cement mixer. You should have your sand, cement, lime and water on a plastic sheet beside you, all measured to the right quantities. Slowly add cement to the sand, mix lime in if you want extra cohesion. Then it's just a matter of gradually adding water and continue mixing.
Q: What do I need to have before I pour the concrete?
A: You'll want to set out your slab measurements with chalk or twine. If the ground is soft then you may need to dig down a little. Build a containing screed to hold the concrete in place, all the while making sure your measurements are spot on. Once securely in place, add some gravel infill about 1/3 to 1/2 way up your screed. Now all that remains is to pour the concrete in and level it to the top of the screed it's really not hard at all.
These foundation slab for shed questions answered, should give you the ideas and confidence you need to get that slab phase of your garden shed build finally completed, now you just need to get out there and get to it.