canalsiderenovation Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 We have spent the last week making up this plastic shed from Lifetime (like the worst version of IKEA). We have built it up onto a concrete base. There are options in each of the four corners inside to pop out a plastic circle and fix into the concrete pad. Probably wise but no fixings were included and I'm unsure what to use. Can anyone suggest anything please from Screwfix/Toolstation so I can get it bolted down. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 https://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-rawlbolts-m10-x-75mm-5-pack/20828 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Plus the biggest washers you can find as plastic will just tear out over bolt heads if you don’t ..! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I hope it is in a sheltered spot? I was asked to wire a plastic shed that looked very much like yours but I declined the job as i had never seen such a flimsy shed before. I honestly don't think the one I saw will survive the first Highland winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalsiderenovation Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, ProDave said: I hope it is in a sheltered spot? I was asked to wire a plastic shed that looked very much like yours but I declined the job as i had never seen such a flimsy shed before. I honestly don't think the one I saw will survive the first Highland winter. Yes very much so, it is sheltered ans surrounded by trees. We compared a few and I believe Lifetime is better than Keter. It's this one https://www.wayfair.co.uk/garden/pdp/lifetime-7-ft-w-x-7-ft-d-garage-shed-liie1108.html We paid £382 as it was an error price but fought to get it honoured. It is surprising rigid and we are lining the floor with some 10mm ply we have left over so it won't be going anywhere. The amount of bolts and screws it has in it should keep it together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 15 hours ago, PeterW said: biggest washers you can find I favour chemical anchors over mechanical. I have known expanding bolts to come free after repeated movement, which wind might provide. On the other hand, chemical anchors require due care to install. My greenhouse is fixed down by 9 screws into plastic pugs, into paving slabs and has survived several named storms. For your shed, the plastic at the fixings is the likeliest weak point, so I agree as above. Square washers for fencing are very sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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