TL;DR
A skid foundation is a shed base made of two or more pressure-treated timbers, typically 4x4 or 4x6, laid parallel on a leveled gravel bed so the floor frame rests on and fastens to them. Because nothing is embedded in the ground, the building stays technically movable, which keeps many small sheds outside permit requirements.
What it means
A skid foundation is a shed base made of two or more pressure-treated timbers, typically 4x4 or 4x6, laid parallel on a leveled gravel bed so the floor frame rests on and fastens to them. Because nothing is embedded in the ground, the building stays technically movable, which keeps many small sheds outside permit requirements. It suits structures up to roughly 200 square feet on well-drained sites, while larger or wind-exposed buildings need anchors or a permanent footing.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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