i want to put this out on a patio. do i really need to construct a floor underneath the unit, on top of the concrete i already have?
1377067
No, the floor that comes with it is very sturdy it just needs to be level and secure
1377068
I would try it as long as your concrete is fairly flat. Even with my 2x4 wood foundation, I had to shim under the doors for alignment.
1377069
I would say yes you need a foundation or something relatively flat. I could not get mine to align and could not get the roof panels to close all the way. I ended up returning the whole shed.
1377070
On top of any flat, level surface is perfect. Definitely no need to put anything down on the concrete. Mine is built directly on the ground, and the surface is level but not completely perfectly flat, and it fit together perfectly and the doors operate perfectly. It's not as fussy as some seem to indicate. Any concrete surface that's even close to flat will be just fine.
582825
Yes, it has a floor, but we still put ours on a concrete slab for added stability.
1590882
This kit does not come with a floor. You either have to pour your own concrete slab or a build a wood platform. I built a wood platform and that took longer than building the shed itself.
1505150
Depends on the with of your patio. You need to secure it from the wind. On my patio end I popped a brick and drove a 2' piece of rebar into the ground with a hole drilled in the top and secured with steel wire.
1210908
A plywood floor is needed! Also, it needs to have some sorce of drainage underneath or the plywood will rot.
296727
I"m not an experte but I'd purchase a concrete sonotube to pour the concrete above the grade by another 12"-14" inches so it becomes flush with your bball pad. Make sure you're adding to the total concrete depth though, not just reducing the amount of concrete undergroud. i.e. i can't recall but if the set up calls for 48 inches below ground level, you still need 48" plus another 12-14" above. i'd also buy longer rebar so they extend from the bottom of the hole all teh way to underside of the base plate. i'd also let the concrete cure longer before installing the post. concrete gets stronger over time. 3 days is the minimum. I'd let it cure for a week. I"m not an experte but I'd purchase a concrete sonotube to pour the concrete above the grade by another 12"-14" inches so it becomes flush with your bball pad. Make sure you're adding to the total concrete depth though, not just reducing the amount of concrete undergroud. i.e. i can't recall but if the set up calls for 48 inches below ground level, you still need 48" plus another 12-14" above. i'd also buy longer rebar so they extend from the bottom of the hole all teh way to underside of the base plate. i'd also let the concrete cure longer before installing the... » Read More I"m not an experte but I'd purchase a concrete sonotube to pour the concrete above the grade by another 12"-14" inches so it becomes flush with your bball pad. Make sure you're adding to the total concrete depth though, not just reducing the amount of concrete undergroud. i.e. i can't recall but if the set up calls for 48 inches below ground level, you still need 48" plus another 12-14" above. i'd also buy longer rebar so they extend from the bottom of the hole all teh way to underside of the base plate. i'd also let the concrete cure longer before installing the post. concrete gets stronger over time. 3 days is the minimum. I'd let it cure for a week. « Show Less
917060
No. It just needs to be kept off the ground. But a concrete slab or a wood deck are good choices.
1824197
When putting your planter on the concrete patio you may need to put a landscape liner down first to keep the soil in. Other comment suggesting stone for drainage, that could be placed on top of the landscape liner, is a great idea.
1905334
No, this shed does not come with the floor. You can order it, but it's a lot cheaper to just get a piece of plywood and do it yourself. That's what we did .
1227715
Mine is on a concrete patio but I don't think I would put it on a wood deck.
311860
I would not recommend it. Even though it is pretty solid, it would be too hazardous to move it without something breaking or falling apart. You build it from the base up and it needs really good support at the base to hold it to the ground when it is windy. I used 4 x 4's as my base which were anchored into the ground with "rebar". The frame of the unit is then screwed to the 4 x 4's. If you dig out an area first and get it level, you can pour sand in it and use paver blocks to make a nice floor too. Good luck!
956745
No. You wont need it! Beware to put a piece of solid wood below, because it is heavy. Enjoy!
894296
I placed it on a concrete slab. You can use large flat patio paver too. Easy to wash down with a hose. Good luck
915512
You might need thicker underlayment for the second floor.I am using this in the 1st floor, so far OK.
2064718
I poured a concrete floor first so shouldn't be any problem. You can add anything you want to the shed but you have to supply your own connectors. Lowes or home depot have pieces to use to connect any extra lumber to the shed.
820137
No. The floor kit merely provides you a "skeleton" for a hard floor if you were to build on a soft surface such as a yard; etc. The shed should be built on a hard surface, concrete, decking etc. The shed kit provides you a base upon which to build the walls. that base is what will attach to the concrete or decking. I built a flat foundation out of deck boards 6 inches wider in each direction of the shed which provide a foundation and a floor.
2015814
No...It is a very well made piece of furniture however. I am very happy with the quality. I am using it inside but it would be fine on a patio. Very happy with the purchase. Hope this helps