Have you gotten any shifting of your tank since building it? We also just bought a 2500 gal. tank and not sure whether to go with concrete or a pad like yours. Thank you. Forney, TX
Hi Mary- we’ve had no settling at all. The base of pea-gravel works real well for us. If you decide to go that route, be sure to use pea-gravel, as it’s smooth stone. Anything jagged might cause a puncture in the tank. All the best!
@@rurallivingwithtyandlisa I rewatched the video twice hoping to see how you supported your 2x4's with rebar stakes. Can you explain how you do that? Thanks.
@@mandiegarrett1706 Hi Mandie- I used a sledge hammer to sink 5/8" rebar stakes against the outside edges of the 2x4 frame. The stakes were each approx. 24" in length and were pounded into the ground to a depth level with the top of the frame. I used 3 stakes per each side of the frame. The stakes prevent the frame from "bowing" outward under the pressure of the water tank on the gravel base. Hope that helps!
fantastic. love the work music
Have you gotten any shifting of your tank since building it? We also just bought a 2500 gal. tank and not sure whether to go with concrete or a pad like yours. Thank you. Forney, TX
Hi Mary- we’ve had no settling at all. The base of pea-gravel works real well for us. If you decide to go that route, be sure to use pea-gravel, as it’s smooth stone. Anything jagged might cause a puncture in the tank. All the best!
What did you use for the frame?
Thanks for your inquiry! I used pressure treated 2x4’s, supported with rebar stakes (3 per side)
@@rurallivingwithtyandlisa I rewatched the video twice hoping to see how you supported your 2x4's with rebar stakes. Can you explain how you do that? Thanks.
@@mandiegarrett1706 Hi Mandie- I used a sledge hammer to sink 5/8" rebar stakes against the outside edges of the 2x4 frame. The stakes were each approx. 24" in length and were pounded into the ground to a depth level with the top of the frame. I used 3 stakes per each side of the frame. The stakes prevent the frame from "bowing" outward under the pressure of the water tank on the gravel base. Hope that helps!
@@rurallivingwithtyandlisa Perfect, thank you.