http://ift.tt/2nHwaUT are some additional details in the Imgur album captions, but here goes:I'm building a base, because I have a 7x7 Rubbermaid shed to put up (one of these: http://ift.tt/2nHtczK) and a little wooded area with a clearing of appropriate size that's level that it's going in. (putting hardware cloth around to keep critters out)I decided to use pressure treated 2x4's to keep it low to the ground and have maximum load-ground contact. In hindsight, I should have used 2x6's and just built a ramp but I think this will work for my relatively light use. The base goes on the ground; I do know even PT lumber is going to rot eventually in this use.On top of the frame is pressure treated 3/4" plywood, which will get the Rubbermaid floor on it, then the shed. This is certainly not the neatest or highest quality product in the world, but it suits my needs and capabilities. My questions are these:In the four corners, should I add more bracing? I can still do this easily by flipping the base. I realize I should have cut the plywood to go across the joists, not with them, and have installed braces in the middle to support the plywood edges in the middle and a little extra in the "middle" bays - look at the difference between photo 1 and 2, that's what I added. Looking at pictures 2 and 3 in the album, the four corners are what I'm talking about - should I have added to those corners also?Second: ideas about how, or if, I should attach this to the ground? I didn't plan to, it's in a little wooded area and I thought base + shed + contents might be enough to keep it down, but thought I'd ask. I have some auger tie-downs, I could do four of those and get some vinyl cable to fasten over the top of the shed. I am a little concerned that doing much more may make it too "permanent" instead of "technically movable shed" in the eyes of the HOA.I appreciate any thoughts folks here may have!Also, if anyone finds this someday when you're searching for shed base building ideas or pictures, some ideas/thoughts/tips: do a 2x6 frame; make SURE of your dimensions before you cut; make sure to measure for your plywood to lay across the joists; spring for the 3/4" plywood, it is totally worth it. via /r/DIY http://ift.tt/2nVGq98
