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Posted by Meat Plow on May 29, 2007, 11:53 pm
On Tue, 29 May 2007 23:39:44 -0400, Bill Stock wrote:
> I just completed a floor for my shed using Patio Stones. But somewhere
> along the way I realized a 10x8 shed does not use a 10x8 floor. LOL, the guy
> at HD said it would work. Seriously my fault for not downloading the install
> first, but not a huge problem either. Since I have a PT frame for the stones
> and base, I made sure that the stones are just proud of the PT frame so that
> the shed rail can overlap the PT frame. My only concern is that the stones
> may settle at a different rate than the frame and warp the shed walls.
>
> So I was thinking about putting down some 2x6 PT around the outside of the
> base that would be flush with the stone's PT frame. This would give me a
> more stable base and make it easier to screw down the shed's sole plate. I
> was going to use some Tapcons to anchor my sill plate to the Patio Stones,
> which should be easier than drilling holes for the shed's sole plate in
> cement. Simply because I don't have to be as accurate about placing the
> Tapcons.
>
> Too anal?
Not if a good wind comes along.
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