Suncast GLIDETOP BMS4900 - SITE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION; Anchoring floor panel to concrete slab; Anchoring floor panel to wood platform

SITE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION
(Materials NOT supplied with Shed Kit)
Note: Site preparation and foundation construction are required for this shed. Placing the shed on the ground without any
type of foundation is not recommended. Without a foundation, settling will cause distortion and damage to the shed. Suncast is
not responsible for replacing parts damaged or property lost due to incorrect assembly.
Any construction materials used outside the provided guidelines will lead to damage to the shed. This damage will cause
catastrophic failure, rendering the unit nonfunctional. Proper steps are required to correctly support the shed.
Note: Complete the site preparation and foundation construction before unpacking parts and beginning assembly.
To prepare your shed site, follow the below steps:
1) Consult your local authorities for building codes and covenants before beginning foundation or erecting shed.
2) Before any digging, check with local utilities to determine location of buried cables, pipes, etc.
3) Prepare the building site:
—The ground should slope away from the foundation area to provide drainage.
-The foundation surface must be flat and level.
4) Decide which type of foundation you want:
-Concrete slab, 4" thick (Recommended)
and/or
Wood platform:
Use exterior grade wood. The wood platform should be set on an even (level) layer. This can consist of crushed rocks or pulverized
concrete or concrete slab. The base layer must be a properly prepared surface to support heavy loads and allow drainage. The
provided plans are sized for the minimum number of cuts to lumber and plywood. Your local retailer can cut the wood to size for you.
5) Anchoring the shed to the prepared foundation:
—To secure the shed to a concrete pad, use masonry fasteners available at your local retailer.
—To secure the shed to a wood platform, use 1/4" x 2" long lag screws with washers. See diagram below for anchoring locations.
-Anchoring the shed is required for stability in windy conditions.
Anchoring floor panel to concrete slab
* Secure shed to concrete pad using masonry fasteners.
* Dimensions allow for shed to fit within the nearest 1" on each side.
Anchoring floor panel to wood platform
* Secure shed to wood platform using 1/4" x 2" lag screws.
Wood Platform Materials List
Oty | Size
1 | 781/4'x 55 1/2" x 3/4" platform base
2 2"x 6" x 78 1/4"
y | 2°x 6252"
9 | 2ºx6'x11º