Farm buildings have been with us for centuries, and can continue being around for most centuries to come. The difference today is our ability to construct long lasting farm structures has improved dramatically. Steel farm buildings have become even less expensive, and proving to be worth the investment because of the longevity and durability. Below is a break down of the top 5 great things about steel farm buildings:
Protects Equipment
Farm equipment such as tractors, trailers, ploughs, harvesters, baler’s and back-hoes are expensive and highly lucrative farm equipment. Farmers need these machines and vehicles to work and survive. Having said that, Canadian weather fluctuates in one day to the next and we start to see the extremes of both hot summers and cold winters. Due to weather alone, farming equipment should be stored indoors whenever you can as it’ll protect them from weathering and weather related damage. Equipment that stays outside all year round is susceptible to rust, seizing, corrosion and UV damage.
Also, keeping your equipment in the steel farm building will protect your valuables from potential theft. Although large farm equipment is very hard to steal, it’s very possible for a thief to steal particular parts from your heavy equipment.
Overall it is just smarter to keep everything that you can indoors!
Sheltered Livestock
Steel Farm BuildingsPigs, cattle, chicken, sheep, you name it – they are really safely sheltered indoors. Pigs and piglets, and also other livestock are prone to frost bite during the cold winter season and may easily become sick or die because of extreme weather. Aswell, predators such as coyotes are increasing in many elements of Canada, that may easily hunt your small and larger livestock.
By keeping your livestock inside a steel farm building, you lessen the opportunity of illness in your livestock, through handled foods, temperature and conditions. Steel buildings can be easily insulated, which will keep your livestock at the right temperature, while at the same time keeping temperature in, thus helping you save profit heating & cooling.
Space to Store Feed & Product
A steel farm building keeps feed away from the elements, free from water damage and from wildlife who may be eating away at it. As well, straw and hay can be stored indoors, keeping it from becoming wet and unusable. You won’t need to store your farm products and foods at home or in an adjacent outdoor shed, all that you’ll require is conveniently located within your steel farm building.
RESILIENT Investment
Barns of days gone by were mainly built of wood. Although lasting a fairly very long time, Canadian weather has not let them last long enough. Steel farm buildings will definitely outlive its wooden predecessors as steel is a lot more weather resistant than wood, and can not rot out. The steel used throughout construction is chemically treated to deter the forming of rust, which makes it a straight more robust and resilient build. Once your steel farm building is made, there exists little to no maintenance to be achieved, all you need to do is match your farming!
Customized To Specific Needs
Every farmer differs and has unique needs because of their barn. Weather you have a pig farm and need a structure that is well ventilated, or are a chicken farmer who must keep their setting temperature controlled, a steel farm building can be built to meet specific farming needs. Whether you need wall accessories, roof accessories, trim and flashing, insulation, lean-to frames, clear-span frames or multi-span frames – almost any customization can be produced!