EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base for 8x6, 7x5

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Suits all makes and styles of garden building. Rot proof and chemically inert – no maintenance needed This weed membrane will also stop weeds and grass from growing in this area, which is highly beneficial. If weeds and grass grow under the shed, this will make the area damp which can ultimately cause rotting, rusting, or other damage. Measuring for Your Shed Base Alternatively, instead of using plastic, you may choose to make a wooden frame. These are relatively simple to put together, though require more gravel filling than a plastic grid. If you do choose to use wood, make sure to select FSC approved timber.

Free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and southern Scotland. Prices for delivery to Scottish Highlands and Islands and all offshore locations available on request. EcoBase have a 10-year guarantee and these reusable grid tiles are lightweight and easy to handle, costing a fraction of the price of a traditional concrete base. The more distance you can put between your shed and the ground, the better. Damp-proof membrane creates an effective barrier between the damp of the ground and the base of your shed. It creates a flat, level foundation which is unnoticeable within the shed itself, creating a way for water drainage and ventilation to benefit the structure.

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This is especially true for plastic sheds as many of the kits are designed with panels that simply snap together. If the foundation is not perfectly flat, the panels may be pulled apart or warp out of shape. Finding the best shed foundation type is imperative so you don’t have to buy another one. It’s a waste of money and project resources to start from scratch when you’ve already spent so much time on the building.

Filling the empty spaces between the plastic in each grid make the base more solid and ensures the base can easily carry the weight of the shed. The pea gravel also helps keep the area from moisture, which aids drainage. How much gravel do you need for your plastic shed base? While they are made for Arrow brand sheds, there is no reason why you couldn't adapt them to fit your particular brand of shed. In Conclusion EcoBase Fastfit can be used as a firm foundation for a wide variety of garden buildings and structures. Here’s a few of them… Shed bases are essential for creating a strong foundation for your garden shed. While they can take additional time to factor into your shed project and a little more money, they could save you much more time and money in the long run. Having a sturdy shed base in place helps to ensure your new shed is level, and it also raises the structure slightly off the ground so that it’s not at the mercy of damp earth. The Swift EcoBase FastFit has been designed to allow even a novice DIY user to create a high quality, strong, long-lasting shed base without the need for a expensive professional service.

The pad style plastic shed base, when laid on a solid level surface can produce a base that is almost as strong and supportive as a poured concrete. A shed is only as stable as the base you put it on. If you put a shed directly on the ground, it will soon become unstable if the ground becomes wet. Additionally, any wooden shed is going to rot if you place it on the ground without building a base first. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property. Create a base for a garden building using an EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base Kit. As an environmentally-friendly alternative to paving flags or wet-mix concrete, and made from 100% recycled plastics, Ecobase Fastfit grids interconnect to provide you with a base for your garden building that is firm, strong, long-lasting, well-drained and maintenance-free. If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by the following method: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services