Structure will be 300-400 sq feet.
Single story.
Average temperatures fluctate from -20 winter low to + 35 (Celsius) summer highs.
2007-09-17 12:24:38 · 7 answers · asked by Peter B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You will need a footer of poured concrete with two pieces of rebar. Next you will need a foundation wall three feet high 6” of which is above ground. If you are building it yourself you can use 8” cinder block filled with grout. You will need to pour a slab as well which will probably be 4” of concrete with 6” wire mesh over 2” gravel over leveled earth. Use a 4-mil plastic vapor barrier below the slab.
2007-09-17 12:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by WillDeans 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you can get away with three courses of standard cinder block, set on about a 6" deep by 12" wide footing (filled with grout and rebar, of course), with the top course of blocks being above grade.
You'll also want to set some foundation bolts into the grout every two feet or so for securing the frame to the foundation while the grout is wet. Otherwise, you'll be drilling holes in the set concrete and epoxying the bolts into the grout.
I also don't think you'll need a slab. Just dig out some of the dirt inside the foundation and use ties to secure 2x8 floor joists every 16 inches. Then cover it with a 3/4-inch subfloor and you're good to go
2007-09-17 13:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most concrete foundations that have footings at least 30" below finished grade will work. But, you also need to know the soil bearing pressure (how much weight the soil will hold), on which walls the roof load is bearing on, and the snow loads for your area. Check your local building authority and they might have some answers for your project. Another way to check is to find similar sized buildings in your area and see what foundations they used. And of course you can always hire a structural engineer to be certain. Some building codes require an engineered foundation.
2007-09-17 12:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by erninator 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-18 07:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just level out the block with a bobcat and pour a concrete slab about 100 mm thick. you dont need a foundation for a shed a slab will do.
2007-09-17 20:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by evan e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Block never fails.
2007-09-17 15:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you have approved plans?
2007-09-17 12:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋