A strong base is important when building a garden building.
- RapidGrid Foundations
- Concrete Bases
Dunster House recommend a flat, level concrete base. If you are unsure about building your concrete base we recommend that you consult an experienced tradesman. Please note that the base needs to be level with no run-off since the building will provide this.
If you prefer not to construct a concrete base, we have designed an excellent foundation system that works well with our garden buildings: the Premium RapidGrid.
RapidGrid Foundations
The Rapid Foundation System is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to concrete foundations. Generally costing much less than a concrete base, the Rapid Foundations do not ruin the surrounding soil and need very little soil removing compared to if you were laying a concrete base.
The RapidGrid Foundations are designed to work in medium-firm ground conditions and are suitable for the majority of gardens. Please be aware that they are not suitable for areas prone to waterlogged conditions, marsh, peat or recently disturbed ground. If you are unsure if your ground is suitable for foundations which will exert approx. 17Kpa of pressure, please talk to a local geotechnical engineer prior to purchasing.
(You can level the ground under the grids by moving earth.)
If your ground conditions are not suitable for the Premium RapidGrid foundation due to steep slopes or unstable ground then you may find concrete a better option. This is because all garden buildings need constructing on a flat, level surface.
See how simple it is to install RapidGrids
When laying a concrete foundation for your garden building we suggest you add 100mm all the way around the sizes given for the building you have purchased. This will help spread the weight of the building and help ensure that if the base is slightly out of square that the building will still fit on the base. For example:
- A 4m x 3m building would need a base of approximately 4.2m x 3.2m
- Any extensions such as SideStores must be taken into account, so a log cabin with a shed measuring a total of 5.5m x 3.0m would need a base of 5.7m x 3.2m
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