Garden houses are incredibly practical, because they keep the green area tidy and often serve as a cozy second living room. However, many commercially available models do not have a base as standard. In this case, a foundation and/or an additional floor covering provide insulation from the ground and create a homely atmosphere.

Every garden shed should have a floor

The required base for a small garden shed

A firm, level base plate is recommended here. This consists of a layer of gravel and sand on which concrete slabs are laid. This can be done very quickly, is not a problem even for laypersons and is also usually cheaper than a concrete foundation.

Larger arbors require a stable substructure

For more stability, larger garden houses should always be built on a frost-proof concrete foundation. There are different types here:

  • slab foundation
  • point foundation
  • ring foundation
  • strip foundation.

The effort is higher, but the thorough preparation pays off. The house is stable for many years and no moisture can penetrate from the subsoil.

The floor

The floor covering is based on the future use of the house:

  • In a tool shed that is often entered with wet and dirty shoes, it must first and foremost be robust.
  • If heavy equipment is stored in the garden shed (€24.90), the load capacity is also important.
  • If the arbor serves as a second living room, where you can read or celebrate in a relaxed atmosphere, a visually attractive floor covering ensures a homely atmosphere. You should additionally insulate the floor so that you don't get cold feet.

Which materials are suitable?

Wood:

With a wooden garden house, laying a wooden floor covering is obvious. A good foundation is important in this case, so that no moisture, which can lead to mold, can penetrate from the subsurface into the floor. A matching design on the walls and floor is visually very appealing.

PVC:

PVC is easy to lay, low-maintenance and inexpensive. This floor covering is ideal for versatile use of the arbor. PVC requires a stable substructure, for example made of OSB panels. However, it is not suitable as the sole covering, as the air-impermeable plastic promotes mold growth.

tiles:

Easy-care and robust tiles are available in many variants. They create a cozy and visually very appealing overall impression. In the frost-resistant version, they are even suitable for the uncovered terrace area. However, tiles require a solid, professionally prepared subsurface.

tips

If you are planning a wooden floor, you can confidently use old paving slabs for the foundation. Since these are covered and no longer visible, the costs for new panels can be saved.

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Garden design