Level the ground if necessary and install deck piers along a grid to support the shed.
How to frame a shed floor.
As you can see in the image you need to align the skids before placing the frame on top of them as to distribute the weight efficiently.
The piers will allow you to string support beams beneath the floor of the shed.
Make sure the shed floor is completely level.
Left click with your mouse inside the floor framing to view this shed floor in 3d.
If you live in an exceptionally wet area or have a major termite problem you might want to use pressure treated wood for the entire floor including the skids the floor joists and the plywood sheeting.
Typical shed floor anchors and supports in 3d.
How to build a shed floor click here if you want to build your shed on a concrete slab.
Add dirt under the frame where needed.
In the example design the piers are spaced 6 feet 1 8 m apart in one direction and 4 feet 1 2 m apart in the other for a total grid area of 12 x 8 feet.
Check out the following 3dmodel of a typical shed floor with one anchor in each corner and blocking in between the anchors and also all along the middle 4x4 support skids.
Begin at the corners and level the total structure.
A shed is a necessity for any backyard where you want to maximize your storage.
Regardless of whether you are building it yourself or having a pre built shed delivered you will need to build a solid shed floor where your shed will ultimately stand.