Modern farming continues to evolve. Emerging equipment and new technologies have streamlined agrarian economies while retaining the roots of this cherished tradition. Crop yields dwarf traditional harvests as farmers continue to blend hard work with determination to feed the growing American appetite. Life on the farm has a modern tilt, but the old adage of a hard day’s work remains true. Traditional tools of the trade like plows and flails have been replaced with diesel tractors and threshers. The heyday for wood barns is also over. Prefabricated metal buildings are the new giants on the prairie. Steel Building Garages’ agriculture and horse barns can fit any size and need on the farm.
Forged under extreme heat before cold-rolled for that all-too-familiar cool consistency, our agricultural buildings are ideal for livestock, equipment and feed storage. As opposed to traditional wooden barns, our agriculture and horse barns are virtually impervious to fire and extreme weather events. Say goodbye to restless nights tossing and turning as you worry if you’re old barn is up to the task of withstanding the latest windstorm. Outsmart Mother Nature with heavy gauge metal that can protect crops and grains from deep valley frosts. Coated with a superior aluminum-zinc alloy compound, our metal arch buildings are also resistant to work and are not susceptible to rapid deterioration, like wood which is commonly exposed to termites and weathering.
Agriculture and horse barns can protect vulnerable livestock
Did you know that between 2013-17, more than 2.7 million farm animals perished in barn fires? Another 1.6 million died in barn fires in 2021 alone! And most of those barns were made of wood. Obviously, no structure is completely impervious to the flames of fate, but steel has been proven as more resistant to fire and extreme weather events than wooden structures. Livestock are a commodity, but they still deserve protection and respect. Steel horse barns can offer compassion to frightened animals and superior equipment protection. Unlike slotted wooden barns that have cracks and grain inconsistencies that allow cold air to penetrate stalls on cold winter nights, continues steel sheeting creates a virtual airtight envelope to keep critters warm and happy. You’ll also want to protect vulnerable farm equipment on cold nights to prevent fuel lines from freezing and tires deflating.
Steel metal horse barns are also ideal for hay and feed storage. Many overstressed and underpaid farmers still rely on plastic tarps and covers for exposed hay bales. While this may seem cost effective, tarping can still trap moisture, which will certainly lead to problems with mold. Tarping doesn’t satisfy issues with sight security either. Add as many doors and windows as you prefer to end pieces to complement large garage doors or frames.
Simple DIY Installation
There’s no need to call a contractor for installation. All you need is a few simple hand tools and perhaps a couple of willing farmhands to erect a steel arch building in an afternoon. Pre-engineered building systems make for easy installation. As always, we recommend installation on a flat surface with enough clearance on each side of the building for equipment traffic without disturbance to pre-existing buildings. Don’t settle for an inferior wooden barn (you’ll be swinging hammers and driving nails all day). On average, metal is also $20-35 per sq foot cheaper than traditional wooden structures. Easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the step-by-step process so you no detail is overlooked.