Why Choose A Steel Livestock Barn?

Most livestock farmers face challenges such as building damage or collapse due to the wear-out structure of barns, financial challenges, and climate issues. Pests and diseases are other big issues that they have to face. A metal barn with affordable rates can help farmers lower operational costs, provide a robust and long-lasting barn for animals, and is easy to maintain.

Moreover, they come with certification to resist wind, snow load, hail storms, pests, and fire that cause significant damage to the cattle shelter. To get your prefab steel barn, call us at (336)-914-1654. Our final quote includes shipping & installation for a smooth experience.

Benefits Of Investing In Metal Livestock Barns

Farmers use agricultural buildings not just for livestock but to store crops, grain, hay bales, machinery, tools, and other equipment. Metal cattle buildings are best for farm use for the following reasons, which give them an edge over traditional barns.

• Steel has 25 times more strength-to-weight ratio than that of wood
• High load-bearing ability
• Lightweight material reduces the cost of foundation & allows column-free interior
• Inorganic & dense material that resists pests like termites
• Non-porous material resists moisture absorption & reduces rot & decay panels
• 100% galvanized steel that resists rusting
• No need to repaint or re-coat the entire structure annually
• Low maintenance and easy to clean
• Sustainable & can be recycled endlessly without losing durability

Livestock Metal Barn Designs

Seneca Barn: It is also known as a continuous roof barn. A seneca steel barn has a single slope roof that runs from the peak to the eave. You can choose a roof style [regular, boxed eave, or vertical] as per climate & budget.

Carolina Barn: It is also referred to as a monitor/ step down/ raised center aisle barn. A Carolina barn has two slopes roof. The central part is raised, which provides ventilation and natural light. You can also create a loft space to store farm tools.

Clear Span Barn: Choose a clear span metal barn design for an obstruction-free space. It has no interior columns or walls, giving maximum usable floor space for any square footage. Farmers can keep large tractors, combines, and farm vehicles like crop dusters in it.

These are ideal for creating cattle buildings with milking parlors, hay & feed storage, milk processing, and keeping livestock – all under one roof.

Commercial Barn: Some agribusiness owners prefer on-farm factories for food processing, like turning milk into cheese or yogurt, fruits into jams, or preserving vegetables. A commercial storage barn is ideal in these cases.

Multi Span Barn: It is a large barn and building with internal steel posts for structural support. A multi-span 50 to 60 ft. wide barn can be used for sheltering large livestock, storage, workshops, greenhouses, or grain, crop, & seed storage.

Customizations For A Steel Livestock Barn

Custom Dimensions

• Width: up to 60 ft.
• Length: up to 200 ft.
• Height: up to 20 ft.

Note: The sizes mentioned above are standard. We can customize your livestock barn for size as per your farm needs, local building & zoning laws, and business requirements.

Choice Of Metal Gauge

• 12ga or 14ga for steel frame
• 26ga or 29ga for metal panels

Insulation For Metal Livestock Building

• Single/ double bubble
• Woven R17

External Features For Barn

• Wainscoting
• Two-tone building
• Lean-tos

Up To 16 Color Choices

We have up to 16 colors, from light to dark shades, for roof & side wall panels, trim, and wainscoting. We also provide matching colored screws to give a seamless look.

Two Side Wall Panels Designs

• Horizontal
• Vertical

Two Anchors For Structural Stability

• Mobile home anchors
• Concrete brackets

Three Roof Styles

• Regular roof
• Horizontal roof [also called boxed eave or A frame]
• Vertical roof

Custom Doors, Frameouts, & Windows

Certifications For Livestock Steel Structures

• Certified to withstand up to 180 miles per hour wind speed
• Certified to withstand up to 80 lbs. per sq. ft. of snow load

Design Your Own Steel Livestock Buildings

Now, you can draw your own steel cattle building or other metal building by using our easy-to-use 3D estimator tool. Just enter your zip code, choose a basic structure from the right panel, and get started. Once done, you can view the design on your property using AR [Augmented Reality] and request a free quote on your design.

If you need any assistance, feel free to contact us at (336)-914-1654.

How To Choose The Right Steel Livestock Buildings?

Understand Livestock Needs: How many cattle or horses do you want to keep in the barn? For cattle buildings, the minimum size per milking/ dry cow is 65 sq. ft.; 108 sq. ft. per maternity cow, 80 sq. ft. stall for ponies, 120 sq. ft. stall for avg.-size horse, and 144 sq. ft. stall for a taller horse breed.

Choose The Right Material: Metal livestock sheds are better as they have low maintenance, repair, and operational costs. You can apply for financing options such as rent to own metal barn or metal barn financing. To know more, you can contact us.

Consider Size & Spacing: Different livestock need different environments to thrive and rest. So, choose the size as per the herd size. Ensure there is enough spacing between the two stations for comfortable seating. With raised central aisle barns, you can easily feed & clean each animal.

Plan A Budget: Consider initial investments such as the cost of buying raw materials, shipping, installation, site preparation, foundation, architect fee [if any], inspection & permit fee, and insurance. For example, if you want a hay storage barn, estimate the size of hay bales you want to store, then choose a size and do budgeting.

Consider Temperature Control: We provide insulation for the roof and side wall so you can maintain indoor temperature as per the animal's need. In most livestock buildings, the temperature is between 60 ℉ and 70 ℉.

Customize As Per Need: Ensure the size of your barn is comfortable for horses, the height & width of doors & windows are as per animal need and include features like an automatic feeding system, waterers, and security techs for the safety of the barn animals.

Upgrade To A Metal Barn Today & Give Your Livestock The Best

Work with Carports Advisor for a premium quality metal livestock barn for animals’ comfort. We provide barns for cattle, horses, and other animals and farm use at a reasonable price. All our metal buildings are customizable and durable.

Our final quote includes shipping & installation costs. So, call today at (336)-914-1654 and get your free quote.

Invest in Quality for Trouble-Free BARNing!