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Metal shed to be used for cat rescue (Original Post) hamsterjill May 2022 OP
Thank you for doing this! Nt XanaDUer2 May 2022 #1
We are trying!!!! hamsterjill May 2022 #2
most likely needs a slab or at least a footer Kali May 2022 #3
Great advice, I've never seen one that wasn't on a poured slab Warpy May 2022 #4

hamsterjill

(15,507 posts)
2. We are trying!!!!
Sat May 14, 2022, 12:26 PM
May 2022

Not there just yet, but getting closer. I need to learn ALL that I can so that I know if we are being scammed, a bid is reasonable, etc.

So I figured I would start now and see if anyone on DU might be able to offer some information.

Hope you are well!!!

Kali

(55,735 posts)
3. most likely needs a slab or at least a footer
Sat May 14, 2022, 01:25 PM
May 2022

wind can be hard on those things, the cheaper ones always provide some summertime windstorm entertainment around here (they can get airborne pretty easily)

I would say call the seller/manufacturer and ask for info/recommendations.

Warpy

(113,130 posts)
4. Great advice, I've never seen one that wasn't on a poured slab
Sat May 14, 2022, 11:03 PM
May 2022

which would then have to be covered with vinyl floor covering for sanitation purposes.

I would also say that such buildings can be ovens in summer, so make sure there is an exhaust fan on at least one gable end, a fan that can be covered up in winter.

As for cheesy, cheap sheds, I've seen them floating down the arroyos here after a large thunderstorm.

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