Using concrete pads for storage sheds isn’t always necessary, but it’s undeniably the best option for heavy duty applications.

Concrete pads for sheds are, without a doubt, the most durable form of shed foundation on the market. Dense, well-compacted, commercial-grade concrete creates a level and stable base that resists frost, wear, and localized ground movement for decades after installation.

Like gravel pads, concrete pads for storage sheds have the advantage of full load contact, which means the shed floor support stay in continuous contact with the foundation, rather than spanning as with concrete piers or blocks. If you plan to use your concrete storage shed to house heavy equipment, this is the only option.

Using concrete pads for storage sheds also greatly increases the lifespan of the structure, since damp, freeze/thaw action, and temperature changes are minimized.

Unlike timber floors, concrete pads are ideal for sheds intended to store machinery and other equipment that gets put away wet. Installing concrete pads is also a great idea if you intend to store wheel equipment because you can build the level of the floor very close to ground level.