Aug 8, 2014 · I'm reassembling 8x10 wood shed that has a 3/4" plywood floor on PT 2x4x8' spaced 12" OC. Planning on putting on 2 or 3 PT 4x4x10' and 4 or 5 concrete 8"x16" …

Apr 1, 2003 · Carpenter Joseph Truini offers construction details for four types of basic, on-grade foundations suitable for backyard buildings. Learn more about the best type of foundation for …

Jun 8, 1999 · *I moved a 10 x 12. I dug a hole under the center of one side, slid a floor jack under the plate and jacked it up. I did this on both sides and put 4x4 skids under it. Pulled it with a …

Jun 15, 2009 · I did it similar to what I described for you except the 4x4's were 4x10's and were bolted with the bottom 3" below the bottom plates. I essentially bolted a skid on the tractor …

Jun 10, 2013 · I'm building a 120 sq ft shed on deck blocks and am wondering the best way to secure the decking to the blocks. We're about an hour north of San Francisco, in earthquake …

Oct 15, 2003 · I did a 12x15 with three 4x4's, one on each edge and one in the middle; that way the joists only span 6 ft. The ground slopes, so I set the high corner first and then blocked …

Jun 12, 2004 · Hi everyone, My brother-in-law wants to build a 12′ x 24′ shed to house his riding lawn mower, snow blower, etc. He wants to put it on cement pillars using […]

Apr 27, 2015 · The floor and foundation for a small outbuilding can be simple and easy to install compared to that of a bigger building, but you will want to get the details right if you want your …

May 17, 2003 · It's only in the last 10 - 15 years, with escalating land prices, that cottages started getting basement foundations. Think of building on piers as the same as building a deck. …

Oct 20, 2004 · I am suspecting that perhaps since the joists you have run perpendiculat to the 4x4, then decking boards run parrallel to it and they add to the suport system. now, if this were …