Re: how many pier blocks for shed foundation

Nov 11, 2008 Last reply: 17 years ago 3 Replies



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> > Hi everyone
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> > i'm building a 10x15 shed
> > it will be 15 feet wide, so the joists are 10 ft long, and the 2
> > outside ledger boards are 15. plan on using 2x8 treated joists, 16 in > > o.c.
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> > my question is - how many pier blocks and where?
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> > i was considering this:
> > each x is a pier block. so i alternate joists, and place one on every
> > joist in them middle - under the shed. does that make sense? is that > > kosher?
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> > x-----x-------x------x------x------x-x
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> > x x �x �x � x �x � x �x �x �x �x �x
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> > | � | � | � | � �| � | � | � | � | � | � | � |
> > x-----x-------x------x------x------x-x
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> > any thoughts or opinions are appreciated. Thanks everyone
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> Wouldn't wider joists on 24" �centers with no piers be a lot less work
> (and maybe cheaper)? Your present design seems suitable for heavy
> machinery, so if that is not the intent, other schemes should be > considered.
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you far better off with a concrete slab, it will last forever, never rot etc. doesnt absorb stuff like oil spills, cant burn.


and animals cant build a home under your sheds crawlspace.


this wouldnt bother me, but drives my neighbors nuts


Shed on a slab may count as a 'permanent structure', while a shed on piers usually does not. A lot of areas, it makes a big difference in taxes. I know several people around here that went with raised sheds for just that reason.

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