Does the shed have to be on a cement/concrete floor? I was thinking I would just level the ground and place shed on a cement blocks.....
1267622
I guess the cement blocks would work but I would recommend against it. The shed has to be in a completely flat surface, and who knows if you can achieve that with the blocks, plus assembly of this thing is a little hard, so once you assemble you're gonna wanna leave it like that forever. What I did is that I build a deck and put it on top of it, it costs a little more but it's worth it. You can build the deck with a few cement blocks to hold the wood, and the actual wood (it obviously has to be at least 8 x 10), with the help of friends won't take too long.
1267623
My shed is on a wooden frame similar to how you would build a floor (the wood frame is on concrete blocks to keep the wood from rotting). I suppose if you spaced your concrete blocks properly that would work as well. I would not space the blocks more than 2' apart under the entire building to keep the plastic floor from giving way.
1267624
I will say that the floor is quite flexible, and if not on something solid or level all the way through, you will be able to tell it when you walk on it. Also if not perfectly level on front, doors will not line up. But if you are just storing boxes and don't intend to go in and out daily, it should be fine.
1267625
The floor is thick corrigated plastic, but it has to be 100% supported; ie poured concrete or plywood or deck lumber on a wood frame. It should also be 6" to 8" above grade to prevent flooding. It is probably more work than you expexted, but the shed is well worth the effort!! Download the manual BEFORE YOU BUY for complete details of several floor designs (free download from Lifetime Shed if you get the date code from distributor).
2013011
For the actual assembly a cordless drill/screwdriver, rubber mallet and the stepladders were enough. Levelling the ground was another story, it has to be PERFECTLY level or you cant get it put together. Youll need a string level, stakes, shovel, rake etc. they recommend building a concrete platform which is probably more than most people buying a plastic shed would do. Its actually decent quality once assembled, and you definitely need 2 people. Good luck!
636142
The stock unit is open on the bottom. They sell a frame kit that you can put 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch plywood that you put in after the shed is constructed and that will keep everything off the ground. This is a great shed, but it's packaging is horrible. Mine came banged up and I had to straighten out several panels. Good Luck!
640735
I keep mine in the basement. I wouldn't keep them in a shed, as it may be too hot.
1260232
The shed will keep rain out but there are little gaps for little animals. You could easily spray foam the corners and put flooring in. Be pre-paired for a couple day project with the help of a couple people. Its a big project to build this shed.
1706373
The floor and shed itself need to be assemble, no partial. It comes in a large box unassembled. The siding roof is time consuming. A large assemble manual. Interlocking panels. Three parts to the floor. Must be on level area and if possible anchor to a solid base like concrete or wood. A well draining area. A bag of screws to be used. A number of parts to the sliding roof. It took me three days, taking my time. Some homeowners took only a day to do the job.
1176636
I wouldn't recommend setting it on the grass. The uneven nature of the ground will make it a challenge to build the floor / walls. I had a landscaper grade an area and fill with gravel and then place a rubber tile surface for the shed. All in all it was less than $1000 to get the ground ready for the shed.
820138
I believe that it is built around it. We do love the shed, for the price, but it was very complicated to put together. Good luck!
727898
I would say no mine is on hardwood floor and it rides or gathers just a little bit but then again cement might grab it a little more than wood
116944
If your floor is concrete there shouldn't be a problem. I also think that floorboards with adequate covering would also work. It's a great way to work out- go ahead place the order.
820139
The foundation floor kit is just the (flimsy) metal to hold together some 4x8 plywood pieces. I found it to be near worthless, and would have been better off using 2x4s to build a firmer foundation.The size of the 4x8s then will extend outside the base of the shed - and you are expected to screw the shed wall base to the 4x8s.
1705186
I put down crushed stone and a bunch of cinder blocks. This shed doesn't come with a floor so make sure you either buy the floor kit or have a slab to lay it on top of. The floor kit is very flimsy and will require significant support underneath it to be stable. Frankly, I wouldn't recommend this product.
108071
We placed our shed in a corner but I believe my husband assembled it first. It does fit nicely and it's of good quality. Hope this is helpful.
2268129
For us, this one came with the floor frame kit, but the kit is not that good. We just put ours up. The floor frame does not fit properly as advertised or as per instructions. You need to be able to plan it out ahead of time in order to properly assemble. You need to lay out the entire shed in order to assemble the floor frame properly in order for it to fit the shed. For us, we set a plywood floor on this.
205199
I don't think this is an issue. You can assemble the shed anywhere and then lift or slide it into position. Lifting would be done with at least 2 people. I wouldn't slide it on concrete because you abrade the composite base.
698026
The shed kit comes with vinyl flooring included. However, I would suggest creating a solid sub-base with wood, gravel, concrete, pavers, etc.
2032268
Only if you can fix the shed on a pole or a wall, otherwise it may be blown away. For safety reasons, you better have a foundation.