Farm Structures
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- Barns, Stables, Sheds
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Construction on farms is an important part of operating a thriving farm. Agricultural buildings and structures make up the very heart of a farm. A barn is the first image that comes to mind when most people even think of a farm!
Periodically, all farm structures and buildings should be reviewed by owners and experts together to determine if any structures are functionally obsolete. Can existing barns or sheds be renovated, or even extended, in order to suit growing needs?
Or is it better to demolish some buildings, and replace them with a new farm building, to take advantage of the advances that have been made in modern metal / steel buildings?
In some cases, the entire layout of the farm, which grew organically over years, no longer makes sense and a complete razing and a “greenfield” modernization with an entirely new layout is the correct approach. The location of handling facilities is very important.
Careful planning is key in all of the above cases. Drawing plans and finalizing designs long before work starts saves money and time in the long run. Experience in building agricultural buildings and structures is very important, Specific clear heights and free spaces in barns and sheds may be required by local codes.
In any case barns and sheds must be designed in order to be fit for purpose of animal welfare, easy machine access, the ability to tip trailers to full height, etc. Depending on the intended use, agricultural buildings and structures may require very strong walls, and features like sufficiently large roof overhangs.
Ventilation is another crucial issue for agricultural construction, often including vented cladding. Drainage is another major consideration, where careful planning, design and construction of farm structures and buildings avoids problems that will otherwise crop up later.
Underground tanks, even large ones, can actually float when empty without proper drainage. Rainwater should be channelled to drains, soak pits or cisterns.
For quotes on farms structures, barns or sheds please contact our builders in Knysna or Sedgefield, Plettenberg Bay please contact us.