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Shed floor framing

The floor carries everything above it. Start with a square, supported base and follow the dimensions and spacing specified by your chosen plan.

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Start from the foundation

Floor framing depends on the support system below it. Confirm that skids, piers or other supports are level and positioned for the design before assembling the floor.

Lay out the frame carefully

A typical framed floor uses perimeter members with joists spanning between them. Exact lumber sizes, spacing and spans depend on the design and loads, so follow the project plan and applicable local requirements.

Check for square

Measure the diagonals before fastening the frame permanently. Equal diagonal measurements are a useful check that a rectangular frame is square.

Add the floor deck

Once the frame is supported, square and fastened, install the specified floor sheathing. Stagger joints when the plan calls for it and keep panel edges supported as required by the design.

Next, move to shed wall framing.

Shed plan option
Start with a complete shed plan

A project specific plan gives you the dimensions, framing layout and material information needed before you start cutting lumber.

Start with a complete shed plan
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