I am building a small shed (11′ round) out of earth bags. Gravel (or any kind of stone) is cost prohibitive in this area. As well the the ground will freeze to 5 or 6′ deep here. Is it possible to fill a trench with sand (which I have here in abundance) with a sloping drain (also filled with sand)? Can I build with earth bags directly onto this? I can stabilize the first two courses with lime above ground level. Or should I fill earth bags with sand down to 5′ and back fill the soil around that?
Do any of these suggestions have merit?
Thanks,
Gerry
