How To Install a Grid Shed Base!🛖(The EASY Way)

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Easily install a plastic grid shed base in your garden!
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Chapters
0:00 - Overview
0:17 - Marking Out
1:10 - Digging Out
2:00 - Levelling Off
3:56 - Weed Fabric
4:23 - Plastic Grid Systems
5:21 - Pea Gravel

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@dougdavidson175 4 ай бұрын

I did a cement slab and patio stone backyard upgrade. Needed a pickaxe and heavy prybar to get through the hard scrabble under the sod layer. Glad I only went for a 5-inch base. Take care & stay safe.

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

The Rolls Royce if shed bases! I didn’t want to go to that effort/ cost for this but likely will for my ultimate shed!

@paulmaryon9088 4 ай бұрын

What a great video, would never have thought of this option, thanks, be lucky

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Greyotterstudio 4 ай бұрын

Super hopeful that the shed moving means it’s making way for the new workshop! Nice video bud, not seen the gravel before, looking forwards to the rest!

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

That's the plan! Getting things cleared for the big build

@michaelroberts2863 4 ай бұрын

Lovely stuff! Thank you for sharing... I feel like we're leading parallel lives! Every time I start planning to do something (buy a drill press, lay a patio, build a covered area in the garden, lay a shed base to create space to build a new workshop), I get an alert saying you've created a video of exactly that thing! It's getting spooky, although I suspect it may be that every budding woodworker goes through a similar journey of getting set up, culminating in the big workshop build! Good luck with your projects and thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills!

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

Haha I swear I'm not mimicing your steps on purpose! Hope the workshop build goes well!

@stephenstone2606 4 ай бұрын

Good video thanks for showing👍👍

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@mrpanther8353 Ай бұрын

Nice job!!

@sumeraybuilds Ай бұрын

Thanks! 🙏

@davidstorton910 2 ай бұрын

Nice one mate, I'm moving this year and will want a shed and this sounds like a good option for me

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@mimigization 3 ай бұрын

One suggestion to cut cost, is to use the cheapest available pea gravel. At my local store, the decorative stuff you used was £4.50 a bag, but they had one at £1.99 a bag.

@sumeraybuilds 3 ай бұрын

Great tip! Not sure how I missed this!!

@MatthewTucker1SonOfGod 2 ай бұрын

Where can I get this pea gravel from?

@mimigization 2 ай бұрын

@@MatthewTucker1SonOfGod I live near Stafford, but I’m sure if you go to any builders merchant, or diy store you can get pea gravel quite cheaply. Buying a 1 Ton builders bag , rather than small 25 k bags, can also save money for a larger shed base.

@intothemultiverse1033 2 ай бұрын

I used this method for 5.5x3.5m summerhouse. Absolutely no problems yet whatsoever. In fact I prefer it to concrete because if water gets underneath it’ll just drain away and not pool around the floor bearers.

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

I actually agree, I also have a summer house but went for a concrete base and it 100% has puddles under it for several days after rainfall.

@chana100red 2 күн бұрын

good video, although I thought it costed you more in material than to buy a ready made or self assembly timber base? As we all know material has risen in price. what was the total cost of the project?

@Denbot.Gaming 2 ай бұрын

I can relate to the hard work... we've just spend the last week including the easter bank holiday, taking down an old shed and levelling a 8x5m area out.... my back (body) is in bits todays. Good news is the base kit is down, with a nice retaining wall around 2 sides to hold back the higher ground, with plenty of clearance between the base kit.

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

That’s a big area! All by hand? I just cleared a 6mx3m area and decided a digger was the way to go

@Denbot.Gaming 2 ай бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds all with a spade and plenty of sweat I think if I was to ever do one again, I'd hire a digger. It kind of spiralled out of control once I spotted the back of the concrete slab garage was half buried, at that point we'd already cleared more than half of it out

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

@@Denbot.Gaming fair play to you! I've done similar projects like that before an agree it's extremely hard going!

@Denbot.Gaming 2 ай бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds had a nightmare... got the laser level out on it last night, its an inch lower on the right side... any recommendations.... its full of pea gravel... my thinking is the ground was slightly softer on the right... My thinking is: 1# border it with halfs I have lay around and level out with more gravel 2# Take it all up, level it and lay it back down Cabin is sat on the drive so its a time crunch 🤦🏻‍♂️

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

@@Denbot.Gaming honestly I think I'd take it up and redo it. Anything else would be a bodging it and likley setting you up for more cost later down the line. Those cabins are mostly held together with gravity so having a level base is essential. If you out weed fabric down then this shouldn't be too bad...

@G.D-og1ip 2 ай бұрын

How level is level? Yours is the only tutorial that doesn't skim over levelling as if its a one sentence afterthought, but it still seems like it was a much more straightforward process than I'm having.

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

I got it pretty much perfect with the sand and I’d suggest everyone does the same. It’s just a case of digging the high areas and filing in the lows, checking with the spirit level regularly

@imaginitivity7853 2 ай бұрын

Depending on what you have to hand or is available, you can make your own stabilising grid by cutting French drain tubing into 2 inch sections. I've seen those grids be quite costly, so that might be a cheaper option. ETA: I should acknowledge the excellent Apple Drains on YT for this idea

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@bagelandapriusrv 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Could i do this exact process for a driveway? But maybe add gravel dust on top?

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

Yes you 100% can

@ginaweller620 4 ай бұрын

Look into granite powder, acts like sand to spread, than water, turns out like concrete.

@esprit333 4 ай бұрын

@sumeraybuilds am wondering how you then anchored your shed to the base? Or is it just held there by its own weight?

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

I’m planning on the shed weighing enough. It’s a pretty solid shed plus will be filled with timber which 🤞 will weigh it down enough. If you were just going to put one of those cheaper thin sheds on here then it might be worth staking/ concreting some timber to screw the shed to to prevent it blowing away!

@jonbarbuti1779 2 ай бұрын

this is fantastic and so useful. I'm looking to add a fairly basic summer house to the back garden (more a glorified shed) and it's been suggested to add a layer of hardcore, then sharp sand, then the membrane, grids and stone. However, I can't really see that the hardcore is needed, and you haven't used it here. Would it just protect the base a little from water coming up?

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

Hard-core should be used if the soil that you’re putting it on is particularly soft. It’s really there just to make sure that the ground doesn’t budge overtime for most of the UK soil is quite soft or sandy in which case you should put hard-core down the ground where I ended up putting mine was quite hard so decided against it.

@jonbarbuti1779 2 ай бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds ahh - thanks. Our soil is heavy, prob high in clay and an absolute nightmare to dig out so I think I can probably do without the hardcore in that case. thanks for the reply.

@JamesGettingFit 4 ай бұрын

Just in time this video ha

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@timgusterson7541 2 ай бұрын

Ive seem this grid system on garden buildings like dunster house - 5m x 3m or similar - they offer grid based foundation base options - you talk to some people and they swear by conctret base of timber - but I was hoping to go down the grid based one -as its cheaper and possibly easier for us to do...? thoughts -and replies would be helpful if you can - thanks - good video!

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

I think you’ll be fine, just make sure to put a layer of compacted hardcore underneath the weed fabric and nothing can go wrong imo

@MRacer001 4 ай бұрын

funnily enough i did my own grid shed base before xmas, was nice to confirm that everything i did was correct :D

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@Isiena Ай бұрын

how is your shed and shed base holding up now?

@Mike-sh5nh 2 ай бұрын

I am thinking of gong down this route as opposed to a concrete slab; my only concern is the weather. Our location can be extremely windy and a lightweight shed might relocate a few fields down. So, did you anchor yours down and was it easy to do? I'm probably worrying unnecessarily with weight of the contents in the shed, just covering all bases.

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

I didn’t anchor mine, but it’s quite protected from wind by surrounding houses. I would probably use post Crete and a long length of timber at th e front and back to anchor it if I was worried about wind. Good luck!

@Toxic_0_ 2 ай бұрын

What kind of weight would this kind of base be able to support long term? I’m hoping to get a log cabin style shed and I’m still deciding if a concrete base is necessary.

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

I have a log cabin (Dunster House) and decided to go with a concrete base. I don’t think I’d put it on this stuff. Personally I’d reserve this plastic grid stuff for smaller more temporary sheds.

@Denbot.Gaming 3 ай бұрын

nicely done, got my shed kit on route, might share how I get on with it, I was on the fence between the ecobase and a slab.... how is your base holding up so far?

@sumeraybuilds 3 ай бұрын

It’s been down just over a month and so far it’s doing great. No sign of movement ect. If you can be bothered I’ve seen some people put 2 or 3 inches of hardcore down below the grid to ensure no movement. It’s great for drainage, certainly better than slabs/ concrete

@Denbot.Gaming 3 ай бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds I was looking at some sharp sand for under the sheet, then some larger gravel on top of the sheet, but under the grid

@sumeraybuilds 3 ай бұрын

@Denbot.Gaming that should work as long as you get the larger gravel compacted down and level

@paulhodgson4790 4 ай бұрын

Seems like a good budget option. Like to know how it stands up over a few years.

@sumeraybuilds 4 ай бұрын

They have very good reviews. I think as long as they’re laid properly that will make the biggest difference for their longevity.

@aaron1uk 27 күн бұрын

Is this method good for a seldomly used gravel path too, or should a MOT 1 Sub base still be laid?

@sumeraybuilds 25 күн бұрын

Yes this will be great for that. It depends what your soil is like underneath. If it's hard then don't worry, if it's soft then you'll want MOT.

@mework1871 Ай бұрын

wow prices for the plastic grids went up quickly. Just checked and the cheepest ones a tenner more the rest have almost doubled

@sumeraybuilds Ай бұрын

Jeeeez! Sorry to hear that!

@ThePaulg123 Ай бұрын

Nice video 👍🏻 I was just wondering for a driveway i wouldn't want to have the grid pattern showing, just seeing if you have any ideas for that? I don't know wether if i made the depth like a centimetre deeper, then after using the pea gravel to fill high enough for the grid, then putting 20mm on top for that 1cm extra depth? Then I'm worrying if the 20mm will sit ok on top of the 10mm when cars are going on and off? 🤔🤯

@sumeraybuilds Ай бұрын

The honest answer is I don't know, never tried. But I don't see any reason this wouldn't work. I suspect the gravel you have ontop of the grids will move overtime to reveal the grids you're trying to hide. Other than that I can't see a reason why this wouldn't work.

@ThePaulg123 Ай бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds many thanks for your reply, the only idea I had is if I filled the grids almost to the top with 10mm and topped with the 20mm, that way at least the 10mm gets in all those important air gaps in the grid and compacts it all nicely still🤔

@blobby482002 27 күн бұрын

I laid this for a drive and it works very well, I used to top up driveway every year but haven't needed to do that for three years! We have a very busy driveway too! We have a trees on our property with TPO's and cant lay a solid drive without planning permission and a miracle from God. These grids are a really good option!! I cannot believe I hadn't seen this as a shed base option too!! Great video!!!

@ThePaulg123 27 күн бұрын

@@blobby482002 thanks for your comment , just wondering how you prepped the driveway? With the layers like sub-base and membrane etc? So did you fill the grids with gravel then top off to hide the grid pattern? How did you get on with utility pipes like electric, gas and water? I'm so nervous about doing it even if I know where they are. Thanks in advance for your time if you can answer 🙏🏻👍🏻

@blobby482002 26 күн бұрын

@@ThePaulg123 Yes mate. There is a root protection honeycomb filled with hardcore as a sub base, this was installed by builder as part of building control. We just raked back the existing slate topping and the grid was laid on top of the hard core and filled with slate. We didn’t worry too much about hiding the grid as it looks ok as it is. It hasn’t budged since laying!! 👍

@bernieb515 13 күн бұрын

I've just subscribed to your channel. My husband and I are having a cabin put in our garden (4.5m wide x 3.5m deep). Got a quote for paving to be done. But my husband and I are considering doing the base ourselves----good for the muscles, lessons for the brain, contentment at the thought of doing and completing it ourselves. But what's best, concrete or this new grid base?

@sumeraybuilds 13 күн бұрын

Good for you!! Personally I’d suggest spending about 20% of what the shed/ cabin/ workshop cost on the base. If you’re budget allows then concrete is 100% the best way to go in terms of longevity and how hardwiring it is. But if a fairly cheap shed then the grid base stuff works great 👍

@bernieb515 11 күн бұрын

Hi there, I've got another sort of "stupid" question: We're thinking using the grid, but put a thin layer of concrete on top of the grid / pea shingle. Is this doable, viable, logical? We're also thinking putting bricks around the perimeter of the grid as edging for the grid base, locked in with concrete. I know, kinda silly question, but need your advice. Help! Is it obvious I'm a first time DIY-er 😅

@sumeraybuilds 11 күн бұрын

I wouldn’t advise doing this. 75/100mm of hardcore with 100mm of concrete is the bare minimum you’ll want to do if you want concrete. I’d imagine the concrete would break apart pretty quick if you did put it on top of those grids

@bernieb515 6 күн бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds Thanks! Was just watching your Concrete Base video. What did you do with the DPM extra on the sides----were they cut off?

@sumeraybuilds 6 күн бұрын

@bernieb515 yes they were cut off. I think I show that in this video. Still going strong

@djemu88 3 ай бұрын

How would you anchor the shed to the base?

@sumeraybuilds 3 ай бұрын

I didn’t, but my shed is heavy af. I guess you could hammer some big stakes in after to screw the base to. Mines been fine so far and it’s been very windy

@djemu88 3 ай бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds thanks a lot. I've got a big metal shed to put up, 11x9ft. Gonna put it on this and hope it doesn't blow away, but it's 130kg so should be okay.

@mikechanning8764 9 күн бұрын

I laid too many. Is there a trick to lifting them, on my own?

@sumeraybuilds 5 күн бұрын

I've not had to. I imagine the key is going to be pateince or brute force 😂😂

@stevenclarke5606 Ай бұрын

Probably a stupid question, What do I do with the turf that I’ve removed?

@sumeraybuilds Ай бұрын

You can either 1) take it tip or 2) turn it upside down somewhere in your garden so it decomposes over time.

@stevenclarke5606 Ай бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds ok thanks for the advice

@Chrisruptor 9 күн бұрын

I went out and bought these on Amazon thinking it would be easy and cheap.There were no instructions provided in the description. Only when looking at the same product on B&Q website it says you need 80-100mm layer of MOT type 1... Do you really need it? I have clay soil if that makes a difference

@sumeraybuilds 5 күн бұрын

Depends on what you're putting on it. If you just have a small shed and existing base is solid then you'll be fine.

@simongilbert2704 2 ай бұрын

why the weed fabric ? it's dark under there , also roots love weed control mesh , it's worse in the long run , it's a con , also gets caught up when strimming ,

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

Even though it’s dark it does prevent weeds, that’s my understanding anyway. I guess you could skip it if you wanted to save £20.

@simongilbert2704 2 ай бұрын

@@sumeraybuilds hi, its not 20 quid that is an issue , i work on a lot of paths and borders where this stuff is used and the weeds love it . they sink their roots into the mesh and make it hard work to weed , in the shed base term of things that you are doing i have watched some others and it seems a good idea to keep the gravel from sinking too much , so i will follow your instructions and use some thick stuff to retain the gravel ;;;

@morecambemarko 2 ай бұрын

Complete novice over here, but appreciate your help with my question. Why the weed control? I’ve been told that because the weed control isn’t permeable water might pool beneath, so don’t use weed control- Is that right ? Are they talking BS

@sumeraybuilds 2 ай бұрын

Simply to prevent weeds coming through, it is permeable so no issues with drainage. You could not use it, but you'll likley get weeds come through eventually.