How do you calculate the amount of gravel you need? My project is smaller so definitely won't need that much. Great video. Thank you !

2 things. 1) screws don’t pull out. 2) before the gravel, put down a weed barrier mesh.

This is by far one of the fastest ways I’ve see a shed foundation be made. I’ll be getting a shed in 2 weeks and this has saved me time and stress on how I’m going to build the foundation for it. Thank you so much and this video is very helpful.!

It’s crazy I was thinking of doing this same setup for a shed and I found your video. I’m glad it worked. I’ll be getting to my project soon.

Nice and simple. I would consider a couple slight alterations/additions. 4×6 would maybe be better since it would allow you to set the wood in two inch trenches. Use weedblock prior to laying the gravel. Also consider rebar in each corner for stability.

Great vid. I am thinking about buying a small shed and was looking for ideas on the base. I think another positive about this approach is that you can move the shed and foundation if you need too without having a permanent concrete base. 👍

This guide is a good resource of videos, pictures and drawing. It does not have plans, so if that's what you're looking for don't bother with this book. kzfaq.infoUgkxLum--iPp9YKZ09j1BMdHaBMLkrGfIbcm What this book does have is a lot of great information on the building of sheds, design ideas, building options, etc. The author goes through the steps to build a foundation, framing, roof, even ideas on internal storage and external finishes. The text is easy to follow and understand. There are many sidebars that give tips and advice which most laymen probably wouldn't have considered. The photographs are great quality too. This is a great book and I'd recommend it highly for anyone needing or interested in building a shed.

I like your format...not long winded waiting for the information I want.

Thanks! - I was able to use leftover scrap wood to save even more. The tip on having them deliver the gravel was a game changer! On my project they could access the area that I needed it to be permanently placed then offloaded, required SO much less work then expected and was worth the delivery fee.

OMG, YOU’RE A LIFESAVER 👍🏽🙌🏽. I had planned a patio remake for this summer that just recently ended. I purchased a new shed and had items marked on my patio according to my plans/layout. My much larger storage shed arrived that I’ve purchased to store my outdoor items but I also specifically purchased the shed to 1) keep the leaves and debris from the branches that hover over almost the entire rt side of my patio where there’s nothing but uneven dirt and roots anyway but it’s a HUGE PROBLEM bc there’s CONSTANTLY LEAVES and A MESS ON THE WHITE FENCE TO CLEAN UP and 2) I cannot metabolize Vit D so it was ordered by my doc to spend 20 mins minimum outside daily bc each of the many rounds of high doses of Vit D proved unsuccessful. Going outside is an issue for me bc I have other med situations so this summer was going to be the seasons where those things wouldn’t stop me from “simply” going onto my patio bc this much larger shed would also store what I need to deal with my obstacles in a dignified manner whilst abiding by my lease bc I’ll have an easy and secured place to store what’s needed while I’m out there. *I almost forgot….the reason YOU LITERALLY SAVED ME JUST IN TIME is I just received a notice Re patio inspections taking place between a date that happened a week ago until some time early in OCT. I hadn’t been able to get the shed assembled bc I’m not familiar w/building foundations and especially not on uneven ground. While I was trying to deal with that situation, I had gone to the dentist and that one cleaning ended up costing me my entire summer bc I had surgeries every 2 weeks and check ups from the second weds of June til Sep - I’m still healing. It’s a blessing to be able to have what I needed done (another issue caused by a drunk driver 17 yrs ago) medically yet the burden of needing to get my patio redone which started with the new shed assembly worried me even more bc now I couldn’t physically do anything about it (couldn’t even hold head down or lift things). I did buy a few items for the foundation prep but I was completely at a loss UNTIL I FOUND YOU VIDEO JUST NOW 👏🏽🙌🏽👍🏽🙏🏽☀️

You make it look easy. Thanks for the tutorial.

Keep going bruv, like your approach. Thumbs up

Quick and easy!! Looks 👍🏽

Dude your use of infographics was such a nice touch. I love that style

Thank you SO much, this makes much more sense than other ideas I have seen online. Also, my back could never make those trips carrying the gravel- must’ve been a workout!

That was awesome! Straight to the point!

Thank you, really appreciate you making this video. Great job!

Great video, easy to follow and straight to the point! After seeing your video, I don't have to hire a contractor. You saved me money, THANK YOU!

simple and perfect. great video!

This jawn 🔥! Good stuff, man!

Excellent video. Professional. There are also some good comments that I would never had thought of until someone mentions it.

DUDE! You are my hero! Thanks so much.

Great job. And I agree with the others on here... Much easier shed foundation video then the others I've seen

Thanks for sharing. It's a great video and very helpful.

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing!

If you're trying to get off on the cheap by getting a resin or Rubbermaid shed, this is a great idea - save a ton not dealing with cinder blocks, a pressure-treated base, and time leveling too. Very clever idea.

seeing the intro from youtube feed was the selling point lol subscribed 🥳

thank you, smart and simple

Nice video, this idea will probably save a lot of time building the foundation. Would this foundation work for snowy winters too?

I used mulch. Free. It doesn't decompose since its inside/dry. The shed sits on the wood perimeter so the wood doesn't get wet.

Wouldn’t 2 or 3 2x4 joists help keep everything level and the shed from sinking into gravel?

Nice work!

Appreciate the video, Strasburg PA? If so small world. Keep up the vids🤙

Thank you, really good video

Dude I bought the same size shed this is awesome thank you

Fantastic job buddy

Thanks for sharing

Thank you 🙏

Wouldn’t you need to ground that base with something to prevent it from shifting? Rebar or something similar?

This is great, thanks so much! Does it matter if the pressure-treated 4x4s are also rated for 'ground contact?'

Great vid and job well done. Random question - but what brand of trousers are those - I'm looking for some that utiliarian like those but that actually fit well and aren't baggy.

How do you anchor the shed so it doesn't blow away in a storm?

Great video! What size blade did you use to make the cuts in the 4x4 boards?

While this is a nice presentation, resin sheds like this are so light they need to be anchored down to protect from wind. The manufacturers recommend a poured concrete or fully framed pressure treaded frame with 3/4" plywood, with lag screws anchoring the floor. Hope this works out for you, but this is not really an adequate way to build a shed base.

Loved the cost break down

Hi, Is there an easier way to join the 4x4s? I only have a hand saw. Thanks and great video

Great video 👍👍

Building this set up this weekend. I don't have a saw, so I used butt joints on the 4x4's with 90 degree angle ties to secure them on the inside of the frame with 6 2inch deck screws on each corner. For gravel I am using crushed limestone gravel (1-1.5"). The shed is a 7x7 Rubbermaid like the one shown except it has a window on the front above the doors. Thanks for the idea! Saved me money vs pouring a concrete base.

Great vid. Is this the suncast shed? If so, how do you like it? I’m looking to get it

Literally what I'm looking to get done although I'm only putting up a utility shed. Not sure if I missed it in the video but how deep did you make the gravel base? Would a two inch base be sufficient? Thanks for posting!!

good job man。i like this video，thank you 。

Awesome video. Have you thought about using a grid panel then put the gravel on it to make ot more stable? Just curious, coz i wanna put a shed i bought from Costco 6'3" W x 3'6" D x 5'9" H. Thank you.

Awesome thanks. Just got the same size shed from lifetime. Really don't want to make a concrete base as I'm not sure about the location. How much gravel did you need fit for the 8x8? Also would it be recommended to put a membrane underneath the gravel? Thanks Update 1 ton I saw from your comments. Possibly needs a firm base between the plastic floor and sharp gravel?

The gravel was actually way cheap. I wonder how much it cost where I live. I would have put weed blocker before the gravel. I would also have to build a foundation for my shed. Is it okay for me to use a wood foundation and place it directly on top of the gravel? As long as I use pressure treated wood? I also want to go with a bigger shed, maybe a 10x10, so I will probably have to buy 12x12 lumber to build my foundation. I have watched so many videos on building my own shed, I feel like it might be cheaper to buy one that is already precut and then I just assemble it myself. Seems so much easier, since I've never done one before.

Hello! Thanks for this video. Do you have any updates on how its held up so far? Also, any issues with water when it rains since the foundation doesnt extend out far all around? Looking at doing this over yhe next couple days.

Thanks for the video. I have just bought a similar resin shed and also have a gravel pad ready to go. Did you have any issues with putting the base of the shed directly on top of the stones? How does it feel when you step inside the shed ? I was thinking of putting a 1/2" sheet of ground contact plywood on top of the gravel to lay the base on just to add rigidity and just so i would not feel the stones when I step on it, but I'm wondering if that is necessary or not.

Thank you so much for this example that you have demonstrated on this video. Me and my wife feel much confident doing this project soon in our backyard Because of this video! Thank you God bless.

How did you anchor the shed? I was planning on ding this same thing but thats the part I am caught up on with these resin sheds.

How much gravel did your purchase? I just bought the four pressure treated 4x4 from home depot. Now need to buy the gravel

Interesting video.Im thinking of sonthing similar but in concrete.

Love this video. So my shed is 8ft x 7.5, so I'll most likely need to go 10 ft lumber for each side. Unless I went 10ft lumber on the 8 ft. side of the shed, and 8ft lumber on the 7.5 side of shed. Also, you said the posts are actually 3.5 x 3.5, but home improvement stores list them as 4x4x8 right?

Great video. I'm in the process of buying an 8x10 resin shed pending approval from neighborhood's HOA and have been trying to figure what's the easiest thing to do for a foundation as it's just me building it for the most part. Thanks a bunch!

Add a jig saw to your arsenal for faster joint cutting

Good video and helpful as I am putting up a 6 x 5 shed. But my question is how you anchor this shed to this type of foundation since the foundation the shed sits on is gravel.

What kind of gravel did you use and precisely how much? I have a 7x7 resin shed in my garage waiting to be put together and put up this weekend.

Two questions: - Would the wood directly on the ground or be at risk of rot/pests? - Is the shed not anchored into the ground in some way? I’d like to do the same but was considering building the frame the exact dimensions of the shed so the walls can be anchored to the wood base, and rebar driven at an angle into the ground/frame so it won’t blow away.

Thank you for video, quick question!!! I just purchased 8x10 resin shed. I have 2 inch stepping stone concrete pavers. Will that work? Also how big is your shed in video?

Awesome! Quick question, did you have to anchor the shed in any way? If not, do you ever have issues with the shed moving from wind, or anything like that?

So what stopped you from just buying a wheel barrel?

Great video! Where did you get the shed? How is it holding up?

Nice sharing

With the gravel allowing air to pass under? How would this work in windy areas? I was going to do pavers which requires your steps and then add sand and pavers. What’s the benefit or difference to leaving the shed to go onto just gravel Vs pavers

Another way to "screw down" and connect the post is, use galvanized "Tie Plates" they come in different sizes. I would recommend using a sizable tie plate on both sides to secure the post do not come apart. This saves a lot of time from cutting the post and screwing them together. Just another idea.

Can I use the same method, (albeit with more gravel & wood surround) on a 40’ “high cube” shipping container? Then lift it up from the gravel using a bunch of the four-sided concrete cubes with the cross cut into the top?

Thank you! I'm going to do exactly this for my 10x12 shed. What size screws did you use?

Only thing I don’t care for is there’s no weight on the 4x4 boarder. So if the shed settles the boards could potentially end up interfering with the door opening if they rise at all. I would attach 4x4’s diagonally across each corner about 3ft from each corner. Then dig the ground out so they can be covered with the gravel. The weight of the gravel and shed will keep the border against the ground instead of free floating as it is now.

Great video! Did you anchor the said down somehow? Unless I missed it. For very windy days.

Anyway to do this on a slight slope? This yard looks pretty flat. I'm new to DIYing

How is this holding up? Need to build a foundation for a 8’x15’ resin shed. Does the ground just need to be fairly level and you can level the gravel or does it need to be nearly perfect?

I have to set up my 10x10 amazon shed. Idk if it will work with mine since it states it has to be perfectly level or the holes won't line up!

Do you really need the wood around it, or can I just dig and add my gravel?

Where did you put the excess grass/dirt you dug up or in more recent projects what have you done with it? Might be a no brainer question, but random thought that popped in my head.

How is the shed attached to the foundation? Or does it just blow away when the storm comes?

Amazing! 2 questions…. Would then 4x4 posts rot since they’re touching the ground? What size gravel did you use?

If i make the base bigger than the shed size.. I was wanting to create a landscaping bed around it.... do I have to worry about it shifting? or do you reccommend exact sizing

Maybe I missed it in the video but how did you go about leveling it? Did you level the dirt after you dug up the grass or did you level it with the gravel?

Can i do it with this method for a way bigger shed? 15x8 ? i have a concrete floor, Can i just lay gravel on the concrete?, if so,do i need to put a thin wood board on top of the gravel ? before putting the shed ?

Great Vedio! what is the type of the gravel, thanks a lot!

What did you use for shed base between gravel and shed floor?

How did you secure the shed to the foundation? I think only with 4 posts and anchors to the ground, high wind will blow the shed away

How many scoops of gravel?

Did you use any anchors? Contemplating if i need anchors for my lifeyime shed. Thanks for the video my shed will be up in no time

Hello. Thank you for your video and brake down of foundation setup/cost. My husband and I are planning to buy this shed and do the same foundation to but do have a couple questions for you. What kind/grade of gravel did you use and second is how you anchored down the shed to the foundation. We looked for another video but didn't see anything. So just wanted to get some more insight. Appreciate your time and feedback! Jessica 😊

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TY SO MUCH YOU ARE TRULY AWESOME!!! U JUST SAVED ME SOOOO MUCH $$$$!!! KEEP BEING GREAT!!

Oof, smarter not harder... tarp, lay all your gravel on it and tow it to back yard with manpower, pulling like horse in harness, one or two trips, bam, done. Harder work for legs, but less backbreaking for your back.

1. What about moisture breaking down the wood over time? 2. Mine is a tin shed with no floor. I was thinking of putting down cinder blocks, ground level around the perimeter. Then building a platform. Would that work?

Hey how does this hold up in the winter seasons

Th8s would be good for something temporary, long term you really want a solid concrete foundation.

Should have used your outdoor trash cans (with wheels) to transport gravel lol nice video thanks