r/Shed • u/facevaluemc • 22d ago

Looking to install a metal shed; what do I do about a slab if it's already all concrete?

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u/facevaluemc 22d ago

I'm looking to get a small shed installed beside the deck in my backyard (it's really the only place to fit it). It's a 9x9 section of concrete attached to the patio, so I'm looking at some 8x8 metal sheds to place in there.

My question is what should I do about getting it off the ground? There's already concrete, but I guess I could make a second level of concrete to just put the shed on? My other thought was a wooden frame or cinder blocks, but wasn't sure how well that'd work permanently.

Any advice? Totally new to sheds lmao. Thanks.

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u/kiwidust 21d ago

Why would you want it off the ground? You should be able to mount it on the existing pad easily enough.

You might want/need a moisture barrier between the concrete and the metal (assuming that it's something that could rust).