Hi all!
I have a 14x16 garden shed that, while built fine, was not put on a solid enough base and has been slowly sinking in the rear over the last couple of years. I have jacked up the rear corners and inserted shims, but the problem seems to be the excessive water in the area (another issue
).
So, this year I would like to jack up the shed and pull up the concrete blocks it is resting on. I would like to completely fill in the area with crushed stone, dig a some new footing areas and fill them with crushed stone, and set the shed back down - level with some good drainage. I would also like to put in three new 2x8 beams along the 16 foot length.
So, my question is about the stability of the shed. My plan was to jack up the shed, after I create a solid enough foundation so the jack doesn't sink into the ground while jacking, and place the shed on 6 jack stands about 6-8" above grade. Then I will have enough room to shovel the crushed stone under the shed and create new footings.
IS this going to be safe? or is there a better way to do this?
My other option would be to dismantle the shed (take off the roof, the walls and the floor), redo the area with the crushed stone, then put the shed back together, like a kit. Would that be easier or better?
Thanks a million!!
I have a 14x16 garden shed that, while built fine, was not put on a solid enough base and has been slowly sinking in the rear over the last couple of years. I have jacked up the rear corners and inserted shims, but the problem seems to be the excessive water in the area (another issue
So, this year I would like to jack up the shed and pull up the concrete blocks it is resting on. I would like to completely fill in the area with crushed stone, dig a some new footing areas and fill them with crushed stone, and set the shed back down - level with some good drainage. I would also like to put in three new 2x8 beams along the 16 foot length.
So, my question is about the stability of the shed. My plan was to jack up the shed, after I create a solid enough foundation so the jack doesn't sink into the ground while jacking, and place the shed on 6 jack stands about 6-8" above grade. Then I will have enough room to shovel the crushed stone under the shed and create new footings.
IS this going to be safe? or is there a better way to do this?
My other option would be to dismantle the shed (take off the roof, the walls and the floor), redo the area with the crushed stone, then put the shed back together, like a kit. Would that be easier or better?
Thanks a million!!