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I'm wanting to build a bit of an awkward shed and have had a lot of conflicting answers and trouble figuring out what foundations I need exactly
The shed in question will be a traditional style 4x3m half timbered frame made from structural Oak then the panels infilled with single skin brick
Initially I've been told to go with a concrete slab foundation, made slightly thicker with rebar
My concern is with the weight of the oak and bricks alone its going to be a fair bit for the slab to support, however I've been assured they work fine for garages holding cars etc, so should be fine for my build. I'm planning on a tiled / slate roof, wood burning stove fitted in a propper brick chimney breast as opposed to just having a metal flue coming out the top. With all the extra weight I'm really skeptical about the slab
I was thinking more along the lines of a trench fill or strip foundation however would this be overkill for this size of shed? And if not what would be the better way to go trench fill or strip?
Any help much appreciated
Thanks!
The shed in question will be a traditional style 4x3m half timbered frame made from structural Oak then the panels infilled with single skin brick
Initially I've been told to go with a concrete slab foundation, made slightly thicker with rebar
My concern is with the weight of the oak and bricks alone its going to be a fair bit for the slab to support, however I've been assured they work fine for garages holding cars etc, so should be fine for my build. I'm planning on a tiled / slate roof, wood burning stove fitted in a propper brick chimney breast as opposed to just having a metal flue coming out the top. With all the extra weight I'm really skeptical about the slab
I was thinking more along the lines of a trench fill or strip foundation however would this be overkill for this size of shed? And if not what would be the better way to go trench fill or strip?
Any help much appreciated
Thanks!