If your custom designed barn, shed, or garage is to have a long life, it’s important to get the concrete foundation right. The art of pouring and setting concrete for various structures requires careful attention and expertise. At ShedEx Fleurieu, our construction team has mastered this approach to ensure your building stands the test of time.
When designing either a barn, shed, or garage, one of the most important elements is getting the size of the slab correct. Generally speaking, we will pour around 100 millimetres of concrete per 25 megapascals (MPa) in order to provide a strong foundation.
It’s vital that the soil type on your property be taken into account as well when planning for your project’s foundation. Here at ShedEx Fleurieu we assess soil classification (SC) which enables us to determine how reactive or changeable the ground is – that is how much it may swell or shrink over time. This plays an essential role in helping us choose the right footings and foundations.
If you opt for our comprehensive complete project service and choose COLORBOND® steel cladding for your building walls, then there are certain requirements that must be met when laying your foundation in order to comply with warranty rules set out by BlueScope Steel.
Our dedicated team ensures these criteria are satisfied each time so you can rest easy knowing that everything meets industry standards. We begin by installing four enclosing walls around the slab first before continuing with the other features of your building; this process helps minimise corrosion which can occur if concrete is poured inside an already built shed.
At ShedEx Fleurieu we take great pride in our craft and know how integral foundations are in keeping buildings standing tall and strong against harsh weather conditions and other external forces over time.
We understand that pouring concrete correctly takes skill and knowledge so if you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact us as we would be more than happy to assist you.
