How to Build A Gravel Pad for a Shed on a SLOPED Yard

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Learn how to transform your sloped yard into a stable foundation for your shed with our step-by-step guide to building a gravel pad. From leveling the ground to laying down a sturdy base, we'll show you how to create a durable solution for your shed project.
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[@EverydayShed]

Complete List of Materials Used: homedepot.sjv.io/anVVVq List of My Favorite Tools for DIY Shed Builds: amzn.to/3TNPlcS DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.

[@jonathanbriggs8827]

Are you able to put a list of the materials used, the link doesn't work for me in the UK🫣

[@b.lemire7453]

It seems like every video I watch on building just about anything outside shows level land. Finally a video that tackles the problem of sloped land. Thank you!

[@EverydayShed]

Heck yeah, having a little slope is the reality for most of us 👍.

[@brianv1234]

Yess! Agreed! This is great. So so helpful

[@dtkp33355]

And all the yard videos too! 🙄

[@starblazers01]

Can't wait to watch the video! 👍

[@EverydayShed]

We have a ton of exciting projects coming in the next 6 months. Excited to share the projects with you guys 👍

[@bababooey1266]

you sound just like Borat. You gotta say "This is niiiiice" next video PLEASE!

[@EverydayShed]

😂

[@bidbuytom]

Outstanding video! Appreciate all you share. Walking backwards burns more calories than walking forward.

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks for the support and best of luck on your build 🙌

[@10taylor12]

Lov the video it made may sloped project much easier

[@EverydayShed]

Awesome, we are here to help 🙌

[@TANtrum30]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is exactly what i needed.

[@EverydayShed]

Happy to help!

[@jefferysmith5921]

That looks really great... but all that work.. probably gonna hire it out.

[@EverydayShed]

Yeah, there is no shortage of hard labor in this one, especially in the summer 😅

[@questioner1596]

Another option for building on a hill is to make a wooden platform, but you need to size the floor joists to handle the load. An advantage is that you can jack it up to level after each winter.

[@EverydayShed]

I have seen some of those which can be a nice option 👍

[@fluffybuht5936]

Thanks for this video and the subsequent series. Can we start a discussion of why one might prefer to do a gravel pad rather than post-in-concrete footers? Is it only because of the possibility of moving the shed down the road?

[@EverydayShed]

Yes! That is the primary reason, having the ability to move later on. Also, this video helps those interested in building a pad and having a shed delivered. Other alternatives are full concrete pad, but that is much more costly… I pretend to do a video on each option in the future to help on the decision making… thanks for watching!!

[@dwclharris]

Question? Can you build the shed on top of the leveling pad 4x4’s or 6x6’s so the outside wall boards hangs over allowing rain water to drain away? Excellent video explaining everything well. Thanks

[@EverydayShed]

I see where you are going with this... however, having a "buffer" of gravel around the shed helps with drainage and stops the vegetation to grow near and underneath the shed.

[@markpinther9296]

You mentioned links or plans etc that would be in the description but I dont see those. Maybe I missed them!

[@EverydayShed]

Sorry, but we are still working on the plans and material list… it should be available together with the last video of this series, so stay tuned!! Thanks for watching !!! 👍

[@connordixon1428]

For a newbie I was wondering what type of drill bits needed for the rebar

[@EverydayShed]

Great question!!! I used a 5/8" drill bit...

[@newsview7844]

I would only caution that if it's touching ground it should be pressure treated wood. Choosing the right wood is important. As an alternative to the wood, what about using cinder block with rebar and Quickcrete cement instead of the wood?

[@EverydayShed]

For the cost and convenience we always just go with the pressure treated lumber 👍.

[@shanefranz5481]

How deep do you need the rebar into the ground to hold the weight?

[@EverydayShed]

Only a foot or so,... Look this way, the rebar is meant to hold all the boards together, we drive it in the ground just to keep in place. the weight of the gravel will keep the "box" in place.

[@justinjonbaugh]

Why no gravel under the sides and top sections? And why no gravel behind the downhill side? Wouldn't these improve drainage and lead to a longer lasting result?

[@EverydayShed]

Gravel are great for drainage, the more you add the better it is... Great point, i'll keep that in mind for the next time I do another pad video... Thanks for watching. 👍👍

[@sampei6934]

Good evening, What dimensions are the beams used to make the platform?

[@EverydayShed]

Hey! It is 4x6 pressure treated lumber... 👍

[@Jgood22]

Why the three board sections at the bottom of the top of the slope instead of one full board?

[@Hardpee789]

Probably for drainage.

[@EverydayShed]

Good question! Although, it does help with drainage, using three smaller sections instead of one full board saves us money. That first section would be completely buried and these boards are pretty expensive nowadays. 🛠️👍

[@boogalooter]

Why the weed barrier on the whole pad? Would weeds grow through the shed where there's no sunshine? I would think putting it around the perimeter would be enough.

[@EverydayShed]

One of those things that doesn't cost too much more to just do the whole thing. 👍

[@Hammer.J.Helmer]

Unless that is ground contact lumber, it is going to rot. It's a great frame, but unfortunately pressure treated lumber isn't as rot resistant as it used to be. You should have used railroad ties. it will last for a few years, but then you are going to have rot issues.

[@EverydayShed]

💯 correct!!! It’s just though finding rail road ties around here.

[@Hammer.J.Helmer]

@@EverydayShed they are also heavy as boulders. I don't like to be that guy in the comments, but it's disappointing just how fast PT lumber rots with any soil contact. If you're in a dry climate (that was red clay, I'm thinking tennessee, or SC or GA...) it may last longer, but I made some raised flower boxes out of PT that lasted about 2 years and were totally rotted out.

[@stevesaunders6672]

you need to tamp the dirt to compensate for the settling, Your rebar is not supposed to penetrate through the bottom timber into the dirt it rusts the rebar and promotes wood rot!

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Hammer.J.Helmer]

those are fiberglass rebar, they won't rust.

[@joub5]

Thanks. That's good to know.

[@MrMrjchips]

It's not steel rebar, so your comment was silly and obviously from a place of trying to look like a big shot on KZbin. What a sad existence man.

[@Bigwooo913]

​@@Hammer.J.Helmerof course there's no humility from the one who called him out incorrectly. after you let him know the facts.