Guide: How to construct a timber shed base

It is really important to ensure that you build your shed onto a solid base or hardstanding. This will make sure that the shed stays square and sturdy. If you have opted for a timber base kit, this is a far more convenient option and our guide below will help you to construct it.

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• Spirit level

• Tape measure

• Drill and bits

• A lump hammer

• Read the instructions

• Lay all the components around where you will be building your shed base

• Mark the positions of the cross-bearers on to the long joists

• Drill pilot holes where you marked

• Next, fix the cross-bearers to the joists

• Position the base kit to where your shed wants to go

• Ensure that the highest point is square with a spirit level

• Next, drive in the first stake at the highest point, using the lump hammer

• Drill the stake and frame, then fix with screws

• Finally, keeping the frame level, add the other stakes and attach them to the frame