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Should I put stone around my shed?

Having the area beneath and around your shed free from vegetation will prevent the base of your shed becoming damp and prone to decay. Drainage – Having the stone beneath the shed will make it easy for any rain or ground water to quickly disperse.

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Gravel beneath my shed

by Luis

(OK, USA)

Do I really need stones or gravel under my shed, if I do why is that? Also, how can I keep spiders and bugs from sticking under my shed?

Shedman says:

Hi Luis,

It is a good idea to have stones/gravel under your shed for several reasons. Rats – Having a layer of stone beneath the shed discourages rats as it makes it difficult to build a nest/burrow (see more below). Weeds – Installing a layer of weed suppressant fabric with a 4-6 inch layer of stone on top will discourage vegetation growth. Having the area beneath and around your shed free from vegetation will prevent the base of your shed becoming damp and prone to decay. Drainage – Having the stone beneath the shed will make it easy for any rain or ground water to quickly disperse. It also pays to make sure that there is a slight fall on the base of the excavation and that there is somewhere for the water to escape at the lowest corner. This will mean that water the water can escape and does not ‘pond’ beneath the shed. Damp – Having a layer of stone beneath the shed will enable water to quickly soakaway into the ground. Just to summarise, it is not mission critical if you don’t put that layer of stone beneath your shed but you may experience problems with the above if you don’t. It depends a bit on the type of shed that you have in mind. Finally, I can’t really help you much with the bugs and spiders. ;-) Just joking, you could fit a layer of plywood beneath the shed to minimise spaces where insects could enter and the underside of the shed would be flush too. However, spiders and sheds go together like peaches and cream. You don’t often get one without the other.

All the best

John

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How do you weatherproof a metal shed?

Apply sealant along seam lines, where two metal panels overlap, or around nail and screw holes to prevent leaks. The best type of sealant for a metal shed is silicone caulk; acrylic caulks can't stand up to the weather and don't adhere as well.

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Unlike other sealant options, silicone caulk doesn't need a porous surface to adhere strongly -- it sticks to materials such as metal and glass better than porous surfaces such as wood. It usually cures quickly, often within a few hours, which is ideal for outdoor use; you can seal your shed in the morning to protect it from afternoon rain in most cases. Silicone caulk doesn't deteriorate from weather conditions as quickly as other sealants, making it an effective choice for the exterior of your shed. The variety of colors available means you can match the caulk to your metal color or stick with clear.