I get a lot of people emailing me asking questions about how to build a shed, so lets clear one thing up

Iam a shed fancier and the wossname of readersheds.co.uk I don’t have any DIY skills, knowledge or aptitude for building, I wish I did, but I love the idea of sheds, the finished product and the lifestyle that a great shed brings, and of course I love all your sheds! but I do know a man who knows of the Secrets of shed building, he goes by the name of John Coupe, he’s a Civil engineer with …

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Hi, a common question for shed builders.

You have highlighted the two possible solutions;

i)The first is to start excavating into the slope and building out to create a level platform.
ii)The second is to build up off the slope and create a deck-like structure.

The first solution involves a lot of heavy ground work and possibly building a retaining wall. The second solution is a lot lighter weight and so could be more suitable for you as you mention that the site is a long way from the road.

I would recommend using railway sleepers to spread the load from the foundation. Meta-posts have a pointed end and when you load them up as you build the shed they may drive further into the ground causing the shed to lean!

I have a page here
which may help you visualise the two solutions.

John