Shed base concreting cost?

[The Jogger]

Gaps underneath attract rats/mice/foxes as nesting places.

That was my line of thought ?

 

[andyoxon]

Thanks all. Actually I may go for a 'workshop' sized shed, to get some decent double doors etc...

Cheers D. sounds good. A few questions on this method...
Would 1ft sq be OK for concrete foundation holes? 8 holes for a 10x12 shed?
How does one make sure the brick piers on top of the concrete don't crack/wobble.
What size of beams and joists do you reckons?
Do these look substantial enough... (two straps/pier?)
BAT strap: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Str...Flat+Strap+30+x+25+x+300mm/d210/sd2797/p50060
Hanger: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Str...ti+Truss+Hanger+165+x+50mm/d210/sd2797/p96448

At the moment I only have a regular and tenon saw, is there some good value electrical cutter that would be worth investing in?

Andy

Andy, we've talked before about your place, in relation to something a little different, but the same consideration applies. If you have a tree in the area, or the soil is subject to heave, laying a concrete slab may not be sensible. And, as you have found out, not particularly cheap. If it were my shed I'd do something with a bit of give in it. Dig six holes, drop in some concrete by way of a foundation, build nine inch square brick piers off that, with a BAT strap running down each one, bolt treated timber floor beans to the protruding end of the BAT straps leaving a bit of air flow under the beams, and joist between the beans with galvanised hangers. Cross bonded ply over the top of that screwed well down. And, if you want an anchorage point for locking bikes, sink a couple of bags of readymix in to a hole with a stainless steel chain or shackle cast in.

(with apologies to Brains, whose method has stood the test of time...)

 

[postman]

I have a shed and a greenhouse both on paving slabs put down by myself.

Put mine down on a bed of pebbles and sand.

Mate of mine swears by the 5 dabs of mortar system.

Have a go yourself.get the first down level with the old spirt level and don't skimp on the sand or mortar.Gives you better bedding in .
Jusat take your time.

 

[postman]

Sorry just seen the shoulder mentioned.

 

[andyoxon]

Thanks pm -

Sorry just seen the shoulder mentioned.

I had a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) it was at it's worst back in June. A couple of weeks ago while stretching my arms, I felt my shoulder joint 'move', and that seemed to bring about a more rapid improvement. For some, in really bad cases, AFAIA it can take 18 months. So anyway, if I'm careful, I could attempt a minor building project.

 

[sheddy]

If its a problem lifting slabs, you could just use house bricks at approx 1ft centres.
Rats are only a problem if there is a source of food nearby.