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Leveling Instructions

1. After shed site is selected, using a tape measure for accuracy, hammer a stake down at each of the four corners. You must measure your diagonals between stakes (1) and (4) and stakes (2) and (3). When the length of the diagonals is exactly the same you have marked out a 'square' area.
   
2. Make a loop at the end of a piece of nylon string. Place loop over stake (1) even with the ground.
   
3. Suspend line level on string at mid-point (A) and bring string to stake (2). Raise or lower string until line level reads level (bubble centered between lines). Mark stake to indicate level point.
   
4. Go from stake (1) to (3) and repeat procedure.
   Go from stake (1) to (4) and repeat procedure.
   
5. Pack low area with fill or remove soil from high area and rake to low.
   Note: When moving soil from high to low, amount of fill required is reduced by the amount taken. For example, if you're 4" out of level, you only need to move 2" from the high point to the low point.
   
6. As you get close to being level, adjust loop at stake (1) approximately 3" above soil to prevent line level from touching ground.
   Note: Check that it still reads level!
   
7. After the shed is installed you must check to be sure that the walls are not in contact with the dirt. If they are you should dig out around the perimeter of the shed so that the dirt is only in contact with the pressure treated floor.

If you are out of level by more than 4 or 5 inches the job may require the use of pressure treated railroad ties and/or cement blocks. Please call (631) 549-1020 for further information.