If you take a closer look at the plastic pro base, you will see each base section has 49 feet. These spread the load evenly throughout. The same applies when you connect several grids together to form larger bases for bigger garden buildings. I hope you have enjoyed reading this and the information I have put together for you will help you find the perfect shed base, plastic or otherwise.

Your options, besides plastic grids, include concrete foundations and paving slabs. I’ve steered clear of these bases in my recommendations for the following reasons: they are a very permanent fixture, installation often requires a professional, they don’t always provide good drainage, and building with concrete is shown to create a lot of CO2.Similarly to the point above, shed bases help with air circulation. Making sure that moisture doesn’t get trapped inside the structure is very important.

When it comes to shed bases, I recommend using plastic grids. They’re the easiest, low-hassle option, provide good drainage and actually have environmental advantages too (compared to other bases). Choose a shed base that is the same size as, or slightly larger than, your shed. Whether you are building a plastic shed from panels, a metal shed, or a wood one, it needs to be sitting on some form of level surface if you want all the panels to fit correctly. If the surface is not level, the panels may not line up leaving gaps that are only going to let rain and snow into your shed. If you are going to invest the money and time in building a shed for your garden, plastic or otherwise, you owe it to yourself to invest in a good solid foundation for it. When you were looking at the many different brands and styles of plastic shed, you probably found that most of them come with some form of plastic floor. However, this is not always the case, so be sure the shed you finally decide on has a floor. To create a wooden frame as a shed base, you will need to construct a wooden boundary, and then fill it with gravel.Suits all makes and styles of garden building. Rot proof and chemically inert – no maintenance needed

Long lasting – Rot proof and chemically inert, no maintenance needed for this base giving you years of strong, hassle-free stability. On top of this, a good concrete, wood, or plastic shed base will help keep your shed up and away from the ground and from the risk of water puddling around the bottom of the walls. Let's Talk More about Plastic ShedsThis third stage involves preparing the ground – which (like pretty much every stage of the process) is much easier than more traditional methods, such as using concrete slabs or even timber bearers. How do you prepare ground for a plastic shed base?

A perfect example of this are the shed base kits made by Arrow Sheds for their sheds. These kits contain all of the HDG steel frame pieces needed to build the base along with the required hardware. Free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and southern Scotland. Prices for delivery to Scottish Highlands and Islands and all offshore locations available on request. A sheet of weed membrane is also provided, to stop weeds from growing up under the base. Although it’s not 100% necessary to use gravel to fill in the grids, and some people choose not to, the weed membrane helps keep the base appearance tidy either way.Creating a strong and sturdy foundation for a shed, summer house or any other garden building is vital to ensure stability, longevity and a well-built level building. These Ecobase Fastfit shed base kits from Swift Foundations are perfect for just that.