| First let me explain what a heavy duty shed is | | | | a superior product and would probably hold up, |
| and then I will explain how to build the foundation. | | | | pretty good in most soil conditions. |
| A heavy duty shed would be something built | | | | You should also install some half inch anchor bolts |
| similarly to a home. In other words you would use | | | | around the perimeter of your shed foundation, to |
| lumber to frame the building and siding or stucco | | | | hold the framing bottom plates in place. This |
| to finish the exterior. The shed would also have a | | | | provides a good foundation anchor for your wall |
| regular roof on it, using composition shingles or | | | | framing. |
| something of its equivalent. | | | | If you're going to be building a shed larger than 12' |
| If your soil conditions are pretty good, I would | | | | x 12', you might want to get in touch with a |
| recommend building a 6 inch thick foundation, with | | | | structural engineer. Don't forget to check with |
| 10 to 12 inch deep perimeter footings. This would | | | | your local building department, to make sure that |
| give you a sturdy shed foundation for a heavy | | | | you're allowed to build a shed that will not be |
| duty shed. | | | | removable on your property. |
| To make it even stronger, I would install half-inch | | | | These are basic recommendations, for |
| rebar or number four rebar, 16 inches on center, | | | | constructing a heavy duty shed foundation on |
| in a grid like pattern directly in the center of the 6 | | | | your property. |
| inch concrete foundation slab. This would give you | | | | |