How to anchor a metal shed down?

Sure, you need to determine what the foundation is that you are going to set it on. Also much it will depend on the size of the shed. If you are going all out then dig and frame a proper concrete foundation and set 1/2" or 3/8"x 8" or greater anchor bolts. You can find these at Home Depot, they look like the letter "L". The next option which is typical of small garden variety shed is to dig a hole about 12"-16" deep and for the four corners. Then either pour concrete in it to the top and set the before mentions bolts in, or pour it part way and the place a pier block in the concrete at the level you want the shed to sit. The pier block looks like a flat top pyramid with a block of wood attached to it. Then you just nail your shed to the block. If you wish to use wood as part of your anchoring system then you must make sure it pressure treated for termites and mold. If not then it wont make it a year. When bolting your shed down to your surface, besure to use a fender washer. Remember ...  more