The supports to the floor would then be part of a shed foundation which could be a pad foundation or a foundation comprising timber bearers.
Shed floor bearers.
Pressure treated shed bearers.
Keep in mind however that this doesn t make it a requirement.
These bearers are designed to lay your chosen shed flooring on top doing so will help you get a level floor and prevent any damp.
The problem you could run into if you don t use pressure treated wood for your shed floor is how long it will last.
Palram 11 ft x 9 ft resin storage shed floor kit.
View of shed floor with joists.
Treated wooden bearers or plastic fence posts laid across the slabs to allow air space below shed also plenty of coats of creote to underside of shed floor before you build it and dont forget.
Timber bearers are compatible with both apex and pent sheds.
To achieve a longer life span located your shed on pre treated bearers.
Firstly the floor joists in a shed should be designed to be strong enough to span between the bearers.
Ideally it is better to install bearers to create airflow under the floor of the shed.
Yes pressure treated lumber is the best option for your shed floor.
January 16 2019 at 2 00 pm hi peter thank you for your comment.
Our shed base panels are tested to withstand 420 tonnes of.
So there is no specific need to have the two timbers one on top of the other.
You can still use non pressure treated wood.
The timber size is generally very small often 2x1.
A floor close to the ground won t last as.
For pricing and availability.
Ensuring that your shed remains sturdy level and secured to the ground can prevent shed dislodging due to harsh weather conditions and structural damage from gradual movement.
Pressure treated bearers will help protect the floor and lower part of your shed.
Palram 11 ft x 17 2 ft resin storage shed floor kit.
Shed flooring bearer 88mmx38mm it is always best to raise any timber off the ground to help preserve and protect.
Please choose the length of joist you would like to purchase and also how many pieces.
Floor bearers are an idea introduced by some shed companies to really minimise the material cost of the sheds they produce.