Northedge Steel Buildings

Concrete, the Ideal Foundation for Metal Buildings

Durability

Concrete provides a strong surface for anchoring your new building and helps prevent water intrusion under the base rail. Unlike other surfaces, concrete requires little time or maintenance to remain in good condition.

Determining the proper size

The most crucial part is determining the correct size pad for your building. Once you determine the overall dimensions of your building, you will have a basis for your concrete pad size..

Pouring a concrete pad to the exact dimensions of your building can result in chipping and cracking at the edges when your building is anchored.

We recommend a minimum of 1 ½ inches around the entire diameter of your building. If your building’s dimensions are 20′ wide x 30′ long, you’d want a 20′ 3″ x 30′ 3″ concrete pad.

All slabs should be a minimum of 4 inches in thickness (depth). If you plan on storing heavy equipment or recreational vehicles, consider increasing the thickness of your slab to 5 or 6 inches.

Add slope!

To improve drainage and help ensure a dry interior for your building, a slope should be added to exposed concrete around the exterior of the building. For best results, a minimum .25” downward slope away from the building is recommended.

Permitting

You may need a permit, or permits, for your building project. Before pouring concrete, contact your local township, city, or county about their permitting requirements.