How to Build a Rock-Solid Shed Ramp (Riding Mower Approved ✅)

So I needed to build a shed ramp for my riding mower. I will show you how to build a shed ramp out of treated wood using a wedge stringer design instead of the more common ledger board design most people use for shed ramps.

Building a strong shed ramp strong enough for a riding mower is fairly simple and can be done in an afternoon.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:34 Ramp Build Design Considerations
0:48 What's a Ledger Board?
1:14 Building the Shed Ramp Frame
3:24 Gravel Base for Shed Ramp
4:14 Dealing with Obstructions
5:42 Adding Optional Blocking
6:00 Adding Deck Boards to Shed Ramp
7:39 Ramp Final Thoughts

Shed Ramp Tools & Materials:

Circular Saw (Miter Saw Optional)
Power Drill
Speed Square
Tape Measure
Pencil
2" / 3" Deck Screws
Deck Boards
Appropriate Dimensional Lumber
Crushed Stone

For my build, I used 2 - 3" deck screws, 3/4 inch treated deck boards and a treated 2x6. You're needs in materials may vary by the height of your shed, how your shed is built and the terrain and space available to you surrounding your shed.

My legal disclaimer.

DIY and Home Improvement involve risk of personal injury and should be done with care. Please adhere to all safety recommendations from material and tool manufacturers and check your local codes. Some work may involve permits and it is your responsibility to comply with your local building officials.

My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Although I hope you learn something, I'm not a professional and you are responsible for making sure you know what you are doing before taking on any home improvement task. If you do something dumb that results in personal injury or property damage, that's on you. I'm in no way responsible for your workmanship and results if they are terrible, or even if they come out great. That said, I wish you much success in your DIY projects.

[oksanabear]

awesome! i'm looking to do a ramp from my pool deck to the ground so i can easily wheel my greenstalk tower gardens in and out of my pool cage when the hurricane winds come around. super easy to follow along!

[kristipurvis]

What a great tutorial, thanks for sharing your expertise!

[davewx]

I’m not particularly handy (yet!), and it never really occurred to me to use gravel to improve drainage, but I like the idea!

[dansalinas]

Aaron, Great video and I am going use your ideas. I truly like your shed. Where did you purchase your shed?