Gravel pad for most situations. It handles Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles better than bare ground, drains well, and provides a firm, level base. Four to six inches of three-quarter-inch crushed stone on top of landscape fabric is the standard setup.
Concrete blocks for budget-conscious buyers. Concrete slab for garages and heavy-use buildings. The one option that's never best: nothing. Always put something between your building and the bare ground.



