Site prep can make a big difference when it comes to your new Tuff Shed building and installation day. Dependent on building size, there are quite a few options to level your building site, including adding gravel, hand leveling, or concrete pads. To help make site leveling easier, we’ve put together a quick video guide for you. While it’s in no way an exhaustive list of options, it’s a great place to start to determine whether the site for your future building is set and ready.
Is Your Backyard Level?
14 Comments | Nov 20, 2019 |
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who levels the shed? The builder right. if so is there a fee.
Hi Paul, we recommend that customers have their site level prior to installation, as there is a fee for our installer teams to level the site. Our teams do not dig into the ground to make the site level.
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I already have a concrete pad large enough for required install. How would the shed be secured to the concrete pad?
Thank you,
Debra
Hi Debra, our team will be able to secure the building to the pad with anchors. Your local team will be happy to help with all the details and ensure that you’re set up with all that you need for a properly secured building at installation time.
if I site prep for my shed by installing a level gravel box does tuff shed still use blocks and shims when installing and if so how do I avoid that?
Hi Ed, you can certainly use a level gravel box, as long as the site is within 4″ of level. If it’s within 4″ our team will not need to use blocks and shims for additional leveling.
Do I need a pressure treated plate if installed on concrete pad
Hi Joeseph, that’s dependent on the size of your building. If you’re getting a Tuff Shed garage, your building will be installed directly onto concrete. For all other buildings, your building will be installed on pressure-treated wood or galvanized steel.
Looking for a storage shed, approx 8’x10′. My ground is just dirt and probabley not level. What is the approx cost and delivery and installation?
Hi Pete, if your ground is within four inches of level, our team will not need to add any blocks or shims. However, if it is further out of level, they’ll use concrete blocks and shims to ensure it’s set on a good base. Installation is always included in the price at no additional charge, and delivery charges are dependent on your distance from the factory. Your local Tuff Shed team will be happy to help cover all the details with you.
I had my shed installed two years ago and it has settled in one corner. The door is no longer flush.
Will Tuff Shed re-level it for me?
Hi Mike, your local Tuff Shed team will be happy to help. We recommend giving them a call or filling out a warranty request form here: https://www.tuffshed.com/locate/?contact.
I live in a very snowy area, and snow will definitely build drifts against the sides of the shed. Will I need a special type of foundation or specially treated shed?
A special foundation is not required. We can build directly on the ground, or if you prefer, you can have a concrete pad placed down before installation. Our sheds are designed to meet local snow loads as well.