How to build slab for shed and renovate backyard?

[Innov8tive]

Renovating the backyard. Putting in a shed, a concrete slab for the shed and laying new fake grass. 

The shed we have decided to go with is this model. https://abscosheds.com.au/products/2-26mw-x-1-52md-x-1-80mh-garden-shed-single-door-reverse-skillion... 

I am yet to find out if there is a way I can lock it as we want it locked. 

Firstly, I need to lay a concrete slab (thinking of buying pavers unless there is something that would be easier and less costly)

Prior to the concrete slab I am wondering if we should ay some new soil down in the area or just rake the current soil down leaving a flat surface for the concrete slab. 

We will also be replacing the fake grass but am just wondering if there is anything I need to put where the shed would end and the fake grass would start? The current fake grass is on a concrete slab and not pinned down. It has lasted about 3 years. Would be looking at doing the same thing. 

The other thing we want to do before the shed goes up is spray paint the fence a new color. 

At this time, we are just looking at what materials/tools we will need to do the job for this part of the back yard. 

Main things we are looking into for advice. 

Concrete slabs
New soil
Hiring a spray paint machine and paint we choose for the wooden fence

Any materials needed in between the shed and where the fake grass would start? 

Advice is much welcomed. 

[Jason]

Sorry about the slow reply @Innov8tive. Our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts are taking a well-earned break but will be back on the site tomorrow. 

Let me tag a few helpful members for you who might like to share their thoughts: @Dave-1, @Noyade, @tobyandtamsyn, @tom_builds 

Jason

[tobyandtamsyn]

For the floor, have you looked at the timber flooring kits that you can order through Bunnings. You maybe able to replicate something similar using treated pine.      

If you wanted to use pavers I think you would need to compact a layer of road base and sand first to give them a nice firm and level base.  Whichever way you go the shed will need to be fixed to the base, they are light and blow away easily. 

You said the fake grass is on a concrete slab, is there anyway you could position the shed over that and then maybe make a garden in the other area?

These sheds can be locked using a regular padlock. 

I don't have any experience with the fake grass, so I don't really have any suggestions for that. 

[Innov8tive]

@Jason 

That's no worries. Thanks for letting me know. 

[Innov8tive]

@tobyandtamsyn 

I actually hadn't considered a timber flooring kit but looking at it, I actually prefer it to pavers. I love wood! Yes, they are quite light and can blow away easily. I'm wondering if the shed I'm getting has attachments to secure it to the wooden floor or would I need to purchase them separately? 

Do you mean put the start of the fake grass role underneath the wooden flooring to hold it in place? That is doable, or did you mean something else? 

[tobyandtamsyn]

I was thinking if you could move the location of the shed you may have been able to use the existing concrete slab for base of the shed. 

I think you would need to buy the anchor kit separately, although it would be quite easy to get a couple of L brackets and make your own.  

[Innov8tive]

@tobyandtamsyn I see what you mean now. Unfortunately photos always make things look bigger than what they are. The way the layout is, it isn't going to work well. I might need to take a look at the shed again and re configure the plans. Like you said either buy an anchor kit or make my own using L brackets. I'll thankfully have some help putting up the shed. Thanks for your help. 

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @Innov8tive 

I wa sthinking the same as @tobyandtamsyn  But thats out.

So I like pavers over a concrete slab, much more managable down the track, tho weeds can grow up and they can become uneven.

I would level the soil (no need to buy more) then tamp teh soil down using a tamp bar Trojan 205mm Tamper 

then lay the pavers over the surface, you could put weed mat down. Just depends on ho0w much money you want to spend. Its unlikely weeds will grow inside but there is always a chance.

Tying the shed down. As its a light shed you will need to have it secured to the ground. Either by earth screws or something weighty. Securng the shed... Thats a hard one. The sheds I know that are along the lines of yours can usually be broken with some solid kicks. If you are thinking of securing tools/valuables I would strengthen the shed with an interior frame and attach the walls to it.

Dave

[Innov8tive]

@tobyandtamsyn 

Yeah, I totally get what you mean but to be honest it's about the layout of the garden, future plans and also the concrete is in very poor condition. 

I think to save my own workload - I will just buy the anchor kit. That should do the job with stabilising it. 👍

[Innov8tive]

Hey @Dave-1 

Yeah it seems a choice right now between the timber kit as a base that @tobyandtamsyn mentioned or a paver deal like you said. I'm going to think about it more. 

Regardless of which way I go, I definitely think the soup needs to be ramped down so it's nice and level. 

Not too concerned about security - pretty Ok where I live but will buy a padlock for it. 

Thanks for your input - you've given me a bit to consider. 

Innov8tive