Tiny house and cookhouse foundation plan

[g00n master]

I'm finally buying my first two buildings and I need to figure out the foundations.

First up is my tiny house on wheels. I bought the unfinished shell and I'll finish the inside myself. Second is an Old Hickory Shed shell for the cookhouse.

Eventually I'll get two more sheds but this is the start. These buildings are staying put forever. For the tiny house, I am wondering if I should put deck blocks down and attach 4x4s to hold the house up off the tires. Should I take the tires and rims off completely or maybe I should leave the rims on but remove the tires. Then I would still raise the building high enough to take the weight off the rims.

The shed buildings come with runners but I have to provide the foundation. I can choose a concrete pad or concrete blocks but which one is best for long term stability?

I need to raise the cookhouse about 25 in off the ground because I have to run some plumbing underneath. I can't go much higher or I will violate the county codes.

To keep pests out, I will enclose the space under the buildings with lattice and quarter inch hardware cloth behind it. We have huge crickets here called Mormon Crickets. They are the size of baby kittens. They climb but can't fly so hopefully that setup will work. Does anyone have experience with these types of foundations for either a tiny house on wheels or an Old Hickory Shed? What is the most solid option?

 

[Alan]

I think it's called cinder blocks, that might work. Have you checked the codes before planning building? Make sure to level the area first or check how many blocks will take to get the building level. They're on the corner of the building.

 

[Dieg$]

Slabs are cheap if you do the forming, reinforcing, and order the concrete yourself. But if yoou are hiring someone it makes it pricey. The main struggle is getting a small batch delivered without crazy costs.

 

[g00n master]

Thanks! These are good suggestions. I will definitely do it.