small summer house shed combo

Question

I have a big London plane tree at the bottom of my garden.  I'd like to have a garden shed / summer house at the bottom of the garden.  
The London plain produces abundant leaves.  
Would that cause a problem to the structure in the long run? 
I would prefer paving slabs, rather than concrete as a base. 
Would that be ok?

Jonny · Accepted Answer

Hey,

A shed or summer house under a London plane tree can work fine, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind. The tree will drop a lot of leaves and debris, so regular clearing is important to stop damp or rot. A raised shed with good airflow underneath is a good idea, and you’ll want to keep gutters clear if it has them.

Using paving slabs as a base is generally fine, as long as it’s well-prepared and level. Just avoid laying it too close to the main trunk to reduce the risk of root disturbance or uneven settling over time.

Jonny

Adam · Answer

It would be a task to clean the leaves they would make the summer house appear dirty a  t some points but rain and general upkeep of the structure should prevent any issues with leaves. In regards to the base/foundation it would be dependent on the weight of the structure and the type of ground you plan to build on, also you should take into account drainage and the possibility of the structure sinking due to an unsuitable base/foundation

John · Answer

Leaves are basically just a problem with autumn need brushed up .but worth the hassle as u get to look at the nature in yuor garden .u don't want to be cutting down as the roots alone travel for feet + so I'd just brush up couple times a year no hassle. And slabs are fine.

John · Answer

The leaves shouldn’t cause a problem may have described them off the roof every now and again

As for the base, if you want slabs, I would use a 50mm concrete Council  slab on top of 100mm bed

Kevin · Answer

Just be careful if the tree roots. This will cause a problem for concrete or paving slabs.

small summer house shed combo

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