How to Build a Shed Foundation with Deck Blocks

Learn how to how to build a solid shed foundation with deck blocks.
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[@mcadamschristopher2295]

Incredibly satisfying work to watch you are so meticulous and consistent!! Thank you for taking the time to record this project I've learned a lot watching this video.

[@bsoutdooradventures9541]

Wow so what I needed for foundation of shed plus I need an anchor shed kit ! Exceptional kindness to help others! Thank you!

[@thehandynomadthehandynomad843]

Very good video! Thank you for the help! Exactly what I was looking for.

[@robertsmelko9728]

Used ur video to fix my deck thanks brother

[@mysticmama93]

Probably the best and simplistic video ive watched so far. Usually they get so confusing with narrations and back and forth measurements. Thank you🙂

[@jesiba1049]

Watched this by the campfire out back.... ty 😊

[@mattyhendo88]

Looks great! random question but could us use the tuffblocks instead of deck blocks to do this?

[@chrisdipiero8195]

Exactly what I was looking for. New subscriber now!

[@raphlovesit]

Thanks mate, just what I was after. Cheers

[@aswaldcastillo2446]

Great Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (do a google search)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my old buddy Taylor at very last got great results with it.

[@ChristineCastilloux]

What size of deck concrete blocks are you using?

[@MikeSmithComedian]

Does the type of gravel matter?

[@Jayjay11111]

It seems either frost or heavy rain would move the blocks and twist your floor. Do you not have any of these in your climate? Does it not matter because it's just a shed? Would you be able to correct that by adjusting the blocks with a jack?

[@wikedwhich1]

How would you correct this then?

[@plasticinehouse9547]

We have a lot of snow, and temperatures sometimes drop below -22F(-30C) during the winter. I just added a video on how the foundation looks after 2 years of harsh weather. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vJY5JrgNF4o9U

[@victorquesada7530]

@@plasticinehouse9547 Thank you for this follow up! As someone looking to set up a shed in my own yard, I really wanted to know which level of depth would be of greatest value. Sure, it's not 20 years of use, but considering the shed is only rated for 10, it looks like I'll be all set.

[@brianreinhardt4050]

I made a deck extension with these 10 years ago in northern Ohio and haven't had a single problem.

[@lisagilliard584]

I plan to purchase a 7x7 or 10x7, haven't decided, and I want to build a foundation for it to sit on. I've seen videos where they just use the wood without the concrete stabilizers. Would this method work as well for attaching a shed onto it? Also, I didn't see whether you actually nail or screw the boards together. Is it safe to just firmly sit them in the blocks without screw out back reinforcement?

[@goride365]

Did you start at the lowest point? I forget how much you dig out towards the end… cool vid👍🏼👍🏼

[@Michael-le6em]

4:10 When your wife comes out to supervise.

[@richardkbarney]

How long did this take?

[@ZombifiedPreacher1]

This is the video I was looking for!, Thank you sir

[@farealwitit7947]

thx 4 the tips sir

[@YeltonGirls]

Tell me about that pneumatic impact driver please.

[@hunterphung3638]

Would the wind topple it?

[@what4165]

great idea and great job

[@willbuckley54]

Where do you get these deck blocks from?

[@TurkishBummer2008]

Lowes or Home Depot, they’re called concrete blocks 7”x11”x11

[@betherealdeal]

If you build something like this in GA you will have all kind of snakes living under that shed

[@MotorsportUK2009]

Is that 6 x 2 inch wood you use for the base?

[@BoomShalakazam]

yes it is

[@MotorsportUK2009]

@@BoomShalakazam Thanks for your help, one more question, is it possible to lay insulation under the floor boards with this method? Or would I need to build another frame above the base?

[@BoomShalakazam]

@@MotorsportUK2009 That's a question I cannot awnser tho 😅

[@sfirtik2696]

@@MotorsportUK2009 did you ever get an answer? I'd like to insulate mine also.

[@sissymurphy9620]

Wish i had seen this before my prefab shed was delivered . The guy delivering it did a crappy job deliverying it with his mule . I saw the 4x4 concrete block holders like that when i picked up block for the shed . He could have just put the skids ontop of them with the mule It is a garden cottage style shed 10x16

[@rajeevagrawala7637]

Would reptiles or other creatures find/build home underneath it? How do you deal with that?

[@pinkadam8989]

May they be

[@ronaldgross9188]

sharp gravel will stop most of them. an out door cat will take care of the rest. :)

[@robertknight4016]

Deck blocks leave an excellent space for animal habitat rats mice skunks etc.

[@backroadsusa6915]

I think that's probably why he added all that gravel

[@chrislapp9468]

Nice work. Tool shed?

[@jagansabusabu7674]

Very good

[@jayantharaj6121]

Building a 4 x 8 shed. Can I use 2 x 4 to build the floor?

[@michaelhenderson6112]

I'd use at least a 2x6 on the floor studs and band boards.

[@joebuttas26]

Whoever made this video, is a psychologist. They knew I would click this.

[@truthknowledge7915]

This is a how not to video. The ground underneath is not level and when it rains water can pool up under a certain part of the shed and rot out the floor faster and possibly get whatever you have store in the shed wet. The whole area under this shed and between the first shed should be graded so water runs away from underneath. This one the water will collect between the two sheds

[@plasticinehouse9547]

The soil is sand. no issues with water. Pressure-treated wood (joists, floor plywood) has no contact with the soil

[@an5210]

thats a ton of work for such a little shed

[@kickpublishing]

I dont get these things, why not just lay as many concrete pavers in the same configuration and then use wooden posts as feet on them? Least that way you can get it perfectly level and attach the poststo the levelled frame.

[@rickya9593]

These deck blocks are heavier and steadier then paver stones. And it also raises your shed 8 inches off the ground which will be the #1 contribution to rot. High and dry during rain. As long as you don't need to sink them too far to level it

[@rickya9593]

I will say though he definitely could have used only 3 per side on first building. He did over kill which is fine too . He did use 3 on second building

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

The style of blocks shown in this video help prevent the blocks from twisting and will not allow the structure to shift laterally on the blocks...as pavers would. The money savings for pavers rather than deck blocks would be minimal.

[@VoxBox2000]

@3:15 I hate when that happens!

[@toymot]

LOL seriously

[@JanetH.215]

I am surprised the spacing of those 2x's would pass code. It wouldn't pass inspection in my county especially if you don't even screw the boards together.

[@jjenner2452]

It would be useful if you narrated over the video to explain. This is less of a "how to" and is rather just watching.

[@farealwitit7947]

this is actually more for experienced carpenters. i understood everything. if u need help lemme kno ill explain

[@YeltonGirls]

I like it just like it is. I learned a lot watching this.

[@pro-seriesfabrication3810]

I like this style better than the 20min videos with the person talking for 15min and showing the work for 5

[@mimit5669]

You xan see exactly what he's doing this is a simple project

[@AndrewWood42]

This is a far better format. I don’t want to hear talking for 25 minutes and actual work for 35 seconds

[@58Alpha]

Why does he not talk?

[@horacecomegna335]

This is a watch me, not how to video. 😂😂😂

[@GabrielLopez-ds8bw]

no speakkkkeeee

[@nonamechannel8110]

Pretty hard to take a guy wearing sneakers seriously.

[@benjohnson8670]

This is all so wrong…buddy, don’t encourage ppl to do it this way, this will end poorly

[@antonioramos8804]

Why? Explain Please

[@susanross1651]

Constructive criticism is ok, but only if you say what’s so wrong, otherwise it’s useless. It looks fine to me for a small lightweight shed.