Footings for Shed

Posted by RicodJour on April 15, 2009, 1:53 pm

> *Getting off topic, but have you considered the property tax ramification=

> of building a shed with permanent footings. =A0In my area of NJ that is
> considered an improvement and contributes to the tax base of the property=

> Everyone around here just lays out a gravel base and puts a shed with ski=

> on top.

Posted by on April 15, 2009, 2:03 pm

> > *Getting off topic, but have you considered the property tax ramificati=

ons

> > of building a shed with permanent footings. =A0In my area of NJ that is
> > considered an improvement and contributes to the tax base of the proper=

ty.

> > Everyone around here just lays out a gravel base and puts a shed with s=

kids

> > on top.

> In addition to that good advice, the OP should verify the zoning
> requirements. =A0Some areas don't require a permit for a shed that's
> under some arbitrary size (10' square in my area). =A0Over that, and you
> do, which opens up many cans of worms. =A0Others have posted about
> digging a hole and just filling it with concrete. =A0That's not "legal"
> according to some codes. =A0In my area the permit and foundation trigger
> required and separate inspections for excavation, footing, framing,
> etc.
> R

I checked with the county and as long as I stay under 150 sq. ft I
don't have to get a permit. Otherwise, I would build it bigger ;)

Posted by benick on April 19, 2009, 9:09 pm

> *Getting off topic, but have you considered the property tax ramifications
> of building a shed with permanent footings. In my area of NJ that is
> considered an improvement and contributes to the tax base of the property.
> Everyone around here just lays out a gravel base and puts a shed with
> skids
> on top.

In addition to that good advice, the OP should verify the zoning
requirements. Some areas don't require a permit for a shed that's
under some arbitrary size (10' square in my area). Over that, and you
do, which opens up many cans of worms. Others have posted about
digging a hole and just filling it with concrete. That's not "legal"
according to some codes. In my area the permit and foundation trigger
required and separate inspections for excavation, footing, framing,
etc.

R

Ditto for Maine as well...My shed is 10'X10' on 6"X6" PT skids and is
sitting on concrete blocks in gravel...No permits , code or setback BS and
no TAX increase...LOL...Hasn't moved much in 2 years and if it does I will
just jack it back up with my floor jack that I use to jack up the car and
truck in my garage and re-level it...I see no reason to have a foundation
for a shed...Seems like ALOT of work and expense for nothing...IMHO....

Posted by ransley on April 21, 2009, 9:22 am

> > *Getting off topic, but have you considered the property tax ramificati=

ons

> > of building a shed with permanent footings. In my area of NJ that is
> > considered an improvement and contributes to the tax base of the proper=

ty.

> > Everyone around here just lays out a gravel base and puts a shed with
> > skids
> > on top.

> no TAX increase...LOL...Hasn't moved much in 2 years and if it does I wil=

> just jack it back up with my =A0floor jack that I use to jack up the car =

and

> truck in my garage and re-level it...I see no reason to have a foundation
> for a shed...Seems like ALOT of work and expense for nothing...IMHO....

With my shed I put in the biggest I could and not get taxed or need a
permit. I just considered if I ever need more space I would add
another one. Where I am in Midwest footings are only done with small
sheds if shed is in open high wind area and needs to be bolted down.

Posted by HerHusband on April 22, 2009, 9:57 am

> I see no reason to have a foundation for a shed.
> Seems like ALOT of work and expense for nothing.

It has been a few years since I built my shed, but at that time a concrete
slab was a lot cheaper and faster to build than a wood floor and support
blocks.

A slab usually sits closer to the ground, which makes it easier to wheel in
the mower, and other equipment.

A slab lets me wheel in a muddy tiller or a wet snow blower without
worrying about the floor getting wet and rotting. Once the mud dries, I
just sweep it out.

A slab can support a lot of weight if I want to stack lumber, bricks, a
heavy tablesaw, or whatever inside. I don't have to worry about joist
spacing or spans.

A slab gives some mass to the building, allowing you to bolt the shed down
to resist wind and seismic forces.

I built a shed on skids a few years ago and greatly prefer the slab floor.
The only advantage the skids had was allowing the shed to be dragged to a
different location if needed. On the other hand, my current shed used to be
on a slab on the other side of the house. I unbolted it from the slab,
braced it inside, jacked it up, and placed skids underneath. Then I drug it
around to the back of the house with a bobcat. I jacked it up, poured a new
slab underneath, and bolted it down to the new slab. A bit more work, but
it just shows a shed can still be moved even if it's built on a slab.

Just my two cents...

Anthony

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