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Tips on Planning a Machine Shed for Large Equipment
Farm equipment is a large and important investment. Keep your operation running smoothly, cut down-time and lower repair costs by investing in a practical machinery storage shed.
A machinery shed enhances many aspects of farm operations.
Here are just a few of the benefits:
- Higher equipment trade-in value. Studies show that machinery stored indoors gets a higher re-sale price.
- Greater convenience. Store your equipment in one place and under one roof.
- More security. Machinery sheds protect your valuable gear.
- Multi-use. Machinery storage sheds are often intended to store other items such as seed, pesticides, and fertilizer. A modern farm shop can even be included in a storage shed.
- Better aesthetics. Your farm and home will have a more appealing look if equipment is stored indoors.
Location and First Considerations
Locate the best spot for your equipment and, subsequently, your doors. Ideally, doors should be placed away from prevailing winds to reduce the chance of wind damage. Your machinery shed should be built large enough to easily move equipment in and out. If possible, you'll want to move in, store and move out machinery without having to move any other equipment. Never combine machinery storage with livestock housing. The high moisture levels can lead to corrosion problems. Store hay apart in a different location from your machinery as it can be a fire hazard. [caption id="attachment_1295" align="aligncenter" width="643"]
Planning the Facility
Consider your present and future storage needs for all of your farm operations. This could include lawn, garden and recreational equipment. Think ahead a minimum of three to five years for your future storage needs. How much space do you need? To estimate space requirements for your new machinery shed, staff at Integrity will do a thorough consultation with you regarding current and future storage needs. Al Williams, Partner at Integrity Post Structures, says, "We want to make sure that customers are well-prepared for the future. Farm operations can change and grow. In the planning stage, it's crucial to get that right."Deciding on the Building Layout
We also work with you to determine the layout of your building. One consideration is to design your machinery shed with equipment traffic flow in mind. We review aspects of your daily and monthly operations so that you end up with a machinery shed that makes your life easier and adds value to your farm operations. [caption id="attachment_1294" align="alignright" width="450"]