Why A Summer House Must Have A Concrete Base?

If you and your family are considering installing a summer house in the garden, you will need to prepare a suitably sized concrete base on which the structure will sit. Like any structure, a summer house must have a flat and solid base, which would typically be cast with concrete. Of course, the foundations need to be in proportion to the structure and a typical summer house would require a base that is around 6 inches thick, and with at least 3 feet on each side, the base will be large enough to support the extra weight.

Solid Foundation :

Once you have marked out the area that the summer house will sit, you can peg out the area and then dig down to around 8 inches. Then when all the topsoil has been removed, use timber planks to shore up the 4 sides and secure them by driving wooden pegs into the ground. If the summer house is one of the larger units, it might be an idea to put down some steel mesh and also some hardcore, and once this is in place, you can call up your local ready-mixed concrete supplier and he will deliver the mix and also pour it into the area. You will need a good spirit level and at least one long straightedge which will be used to level off the wet mix which is then left to set. If you would like some further reading on how to build a shed base, you can refer to a very informative article on the subject.

Utilities :

 One must consider water and electricity and the best way to provide both is to sink some conduit piping into the wet concrete, with the connections above ground in the right location. If you are not confident about your DIY skills, the company that has summer houses for sale will be able to build the base, and very often, this is included in the sale price. One would do well to listen to the advice of the summer house supplier, as they have considerable practical experience in this field, and can handle the entire project if need be.

Ground Subsidence :

 The concrete base must be perfectly level, and this is easily achieved with a long straightedge and a spirit level. In former times, you would need to mix the concrete in the garden and wheelbarrow it into place, but with the modern ready-mixed concrete supplier, any amount can be delivered to your garden and poured into the waiting area.

Professional Advice :

The summer house supplier would know the recommended thickness for the concrete base, and they would be happy to build this for you for a small fee. Otherwise, you can dig it out yourself and make the necessary preparations before calling up your local ready mix concrete supplier. The summer house supplier has all the necessary resources to install the unit and build the base, but if cost is a concern, you can create the base yourself.

There are online suppliers of traditional timber summer houses that are ideally suited for the UK climate, and all it takes to hook up is an online search.

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