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Old 04-05-2024, 09:09 AM
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Looking to build an 8X16 ft storage shed on an existing cement pad. I want to us the pad as the floor of the shed. In this city if I build a permanent pony wall to build the shed on I need a building permit and I have to keep it a predetermined distance from the property line. If it is movable I am not under those restrictions. My idea is to build a short 4' wide pony wall on plastic and silicon the perimeter to hold it in place. The pony wall would be 6" tall and not be permanently attached to the pad, I would build the walls of the shed on this.
Does anyone see any problems with this idea?
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Old 04-05-2024, 09:15 AM
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If I was you I would just buy a pre made shed on skids. Tons of guys building these really cheaper than you can build it yourself. UFA could hook you up. If down the road you decide its easy to resell or move the building.
No way I would get a permit.
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Old 04-05-2024, 09:30 AM
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If you dont anchor it somehow it will shift around on the pad,so i would put anchors or nails in at the four corners and in the middle at least .they can be put in place after you build and can be removed at any time you want. Good luck.
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Old 04-05-2024, 10:05 AM
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Use 6x6’s on the sides for the walls to sit on, make them longer and call it a skid.
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Old 04-05-2024, 10:12 AM
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A mobile home isn't considered permanent and they get anchored down.

So the question becomes, why not just a regular build and use anchor bolts to attach it to the slab so the wind doesn't blow it away? You could always unbolt and move it in the future if required.
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