OK, now since you have either purchased or built your shed, you need an easy way to get your tractor mower and other garden equipment in and out without breaking your back. My niece and nephew like to use the riding lawn mower, so this was going to make owning a set of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) shed ramps faultless!

EZ  Access Ramp

My uncle showed me drafting, and always told me, one of the main things to remember about constructing anything, if not done right the first time, some problems can occur. If not done to proper specs, there is a great chance your ramps will collapse under your weight.

Thinking about the angle of the slope and wet traction conditions can be crucial when building any kind of ramp.

Construct your ramps at an incline of no more than 3″ per vertical foot. So just make sure for every 1′ (foot) of ramp length, your ramp rises one inch. It’s really a simple calculation to figure out and you will use this method to help with various types of outdoor projects.

Too steep of a ramp should cause havoc. The number one issue would be pulling your tractor lawn mower up into the shed and noticing the under blades smack the entrance. Another important issue to watch out for is algae build up on the ramp. There is a chance of ice forming making it simple for you and your equipment to fall, possibly causing serious damage to you or someone nearby

DIY Ramps

Build your ramps stable enough for the weight load it will be holding. A large sized lawn tractor and a fully grown human will most likely weigh around 6 and 7 hundred pounds.

Make sure you always use 3/4″ pressure treated wood for the ramp exterior. I would recommend 4″x4″ pressure treated wood for the housing and have them set at no more than 10″ away from each other, this way you will ensure extra girth.

When the ramp face gets wet, it is suggested that a person use a non skid substance or some rubber sheathing to stop slipping. You can find various types of shed ramps at your mom and pops building supply outlet, but those ramps will get pretty expensive.

The kids joined in on this event which made it exiting. I thought my niece was having the most fun. I let her color the deck lime green. I figured it would illuminate the deck a bit more for them late summer evenings when pulling equipment back into the shed.

A DIY ramp kit should be just as safe and even more useful if constructed correctly.