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by tracerman » 30 Aug 2019, 19:45
Not really a workshop , just a garden shed , have been putting this off for years but garden-related stuff has been invading space in my garage/workshop and now at crisis point . Due to arthritis I shall have to pay somebody to put down a concrete slab topped with paving slabs so I am wondering about the thickness of the concrete - it will only be a 6' x 8' shiplap shed and nothing heavy inside but opinions welcome . The concrete area will need to be 8' x 10' . Thanks
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by Mike G » 30 Aug 2019, 20:27
If you are on solid ground. then 100 mm will be plenty. Indeed, you could get away with a little less if you really had to. Why get paving slabs involved?
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by tracerman » 30 Aug 2019, 23:57
Mike - Her Indoors wants a 6 x 8 shed with 2' slabs around the edge as a " feature " with plants in pots etc . Women Eh ?
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by Mike G » 31 Aug 2019, 07:38
Ideally the base of the shed should be raised well above the surrounding slabs. Six inches is about the minimum. And paving slabs don't need to be laid on concrete.
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