About a foot wider on all sides is the standard recommendation. So for a 10x12 building, you'd want roughly a 12x14 pad.
Full answer below ↓About a foot wider on all sides is the standard recommendation. So for a 10x12 building, you'd want roughly a 12x14 pad. That extra space allows water to drain away from the base, gives airflow underneath, and provides a clean edge around the building.
Going a little bigger never hurts. Some customers extend one side further to create a small gravel walkway or work area in front of the doors.
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