base for shed

[BrokenBiker]

need to build a bigger shed, only have a 6x4 at the moment and it too small so planning on making a bigger 6x8 next to it. use the small one for storage and the big one as a workshop.

however, I only have grass to build on. landlord wont allow me to put a concrete base in.

what can I use as a base that will support a box section frame with marine ply sides, a lathe and small mill (weighing about 100kg each) and a welding bench?

would need to bolt the shed's frame down to the base, and it would also be used as the shed floor too.

was thinking about using big paving slabs that the council use for pavements? I know someone who has around 4 ton of them and will sell me what I need cheap, but im not sure if they will stay level or sink in the ground

 

[Pete.]

Yes, paving slabs will do it, I used nine. Put a DPM down first, slabs on top, shed on top of slabs then fold up the DPM and nail a skirting around it to keep animals and damp out. No need to bolt a shed to paving slabs, the shed will be plenty stable just sitting there.

 

[Shedendman]

You can make a good base out of pallets free to,bolt together,even double them up,your be surprised what weight they can take,fill the gaps in with offcuts,makes a good floor to

 

[BrokenBiker]

Yes, paving slabs will do it, I used nine. Put a DPM down first, slabs on top, shed on top of slabs then fold up the DPM and nail a skirting around it to keep animals and damp out. No need to bolt a shed to paving slabs, the shed will be plenty stable just sitting there.

cheers, think I will give them a go then.

I will still bolt it down though, as it will technically have no floor, and wont weigh that much and I don't like the thought of someone simply being able to lift one side of the shed and leave with 2.5k's worth of my tools