Content
- Foundation and floor covering for a garden house without floor
- The required basis for a small shed
- Larger arbours need a stable substructure
- The floor
- Which materials are suitable?
- Wood:
- PVC:
- tiles:
- Tips
Every garden house should have a floor
Foundation and floor covering for a garden house without floor
Garden sheds are incredibly practical, as they provide order in the green area and often serve as a cozy, second living room. However, many commercially available models have no floor by default. A foundation and / or additional flooring in this case provide insulation to the ground and create a homely atmosphere.
The required basis for a small shed
Here we recommend a solid, level base plate. This consists of a gravel and a sand layer on which concrete slabs are laid. This is very fast, is not a problem even for non-professionals and is also usually cheaper than a concrete foundation.
Larger arbours need a stable substructure
For more stability, larger garden sheds should always be built on a frost-proof concrete foundation. Here are various types:
The effort is higher, but the thorough preparation pays off. The house is stable for many years and it can not penetrate moisture from the ground.
The floor
The flooring is based on the future use of the cottage:
Which materials are suitable?
Wood:
For a wooden summer house, the laying of a wooden flooring is close. A good foundation is important in this case, so that no moisture leading to mold can penetrate from the underground into the floor. Visually appealing is a matching design on walls and floor.
PVC:
PVC is easy to lay, easy to clean and inexpensive. This flooring is ideal for versatile use of the arbor. PVC requires a stable substructure, for example made of OSB boards. On the other hand, it is not suitable as the sole covering because the airtight plastic promotes mold growth.
tiles:
Easy-care and robust tiles are available in many variants. They create a cozy and visually appealing overall impression. In the frost-resistant design, they are even suitable for the uncovered patio area. However, tiles require a solid, expertly prepared substrate.
Tips
If you are planning a wooden floor, you can confidently use old sidewalk tiles for the foundation.Since these are covered and no longer visible, the cost of new plates can save.