Level a concrete shed floor?

floggg

Hi

We had a new concrete floor put in on a little lean to shed we have outside last year. Unfortunately the cowboys who did the job for us didn't level the floor right and now there is a dip in the floor where water collects.

What's the best way to level this so water doesn't collect here any more? Or if this isn't easily done, is the next best option to try and cut a little drain from the hollow out to the end of the shed?

embracingLife

The timber plank in the back ground, is that attached to the side of the shed or only lying there? But still there's a large gap in the side of the shed around that plank so is rain getting in here?

The puddles don't look very deep so the usual way to level a floor is pour floor levelling compound on the hollow areas, there's few types of compound for shed floors that's more robust than the compound used indoors. Best to go to local hardware/builders providers to get the right one.

But you have to stop the water coming into the shed first

GreeBo

Looks like you just need some weatherproffing at the bottom of the door.

Stick that plank on the outside instead.

Lumen

The best thing is for the inside to be higher than the outside.

Do you need a flat threshold?

GreeBo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121732676#Comment_121732676

EVen if its higher you will still get rain blown in as long as that gap exists.

OP you could also fit a rubber threshold, like the garage door type.

Lumen

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740696#Comment_121740696

Sure, but if the door opens out you can raise the floor above the gap.

GreeBo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121740899#Comment_121740899

Cheaper to lower the door by adding an additional, exterior bottom rail! :)

bfclancy2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058334620/level-a-concrete-shed-floor

were you expecting billiard table type finish, where do you think the rain that is blowing under your door is going to go, thats about a 2mm puddle, will happen on any concrete finish, fix the weatherproofing on the door