Buy Metal Loafing Sheds

What is a loafing shed? Also known as run-in sheds, these are metal buildings with three enclosed sides and a single-slope roof. One side [generally the longer side] is left fully open for animals to come & go easily.

What is a loafing shed used for? You can keep large animals like horses or cattle or small to medium-sized animals like goats, sheep, etc. It protects them from direct sun, rain, hail, and snow. You can customize these sheds to fit your farm needs and the number of animals you want to keep. To get your customized steel loafing shed at a reasonable price, call us at (336)-914-1654 today.

Why Choose A Prefab Metal Loafing Shed?

Robust Protection Against Weather: Loafing metal shed structure with durable steel frames provides shelter to livestock from outdoor weather conditions like harsh sun, rain, wind, & snow. The insulated roof does not allow the interior to heat up, making indoors comfortable during the summer.

Comfortable Resting Area: Metal sheds take less space than wood but provide long-lasting shaded space to rest and loaf around with horses or cattle. For animals, you can opt for a concrete slab with rubber mats/ interlocking rubber tiles.

Large Feeding Zone: Some farmers use loafing steel structures as a dedicated area to feed animals or store feed away from elements. It can also be used as a metal barn to store hay bales & haylage with one open side. A metal shelter can be wide & long enough to accommodate a large herd easily.

Easy Health Management: Structural steel is resistant to termites, pests, fire, and cracking with time. It does not rot or decay, giving off toxic fumes. Thus providing a healthy atmosphere for cattle or horses.

Reduce Stress: A loafing shelter can be a communal area where animals can interact and socialize with each other. This reduces stress, anxiety, and aggressive behavior among them.

Low Maintenance Shed: Steel does not rot, decay, twist, warp, bend, or crack with time. Thus, it doesn't need frequent repairs or replacements. Unlike wood, which needs deep cleaning due to mold spores getting deep into it, metal structures require few maintenance tips & are easy to clean. This reduces farm operation costs.

Size & Designs Of A Prefab Loafing Shed

The accurate size of a pre-built loafing shed depends on the number of animals you want to keep. Here's an example for your reference:

You can customize the size based on the types and number of animals you have. One of the reasons why metal structures are preferable to wood is because of their higher load-bearing strength, which is retained with time and is cost-effective in the long term. Here are common types of custom build loafing sheds-

Shed with 3 Sides Enclosed: It is a regular shed that's closed from 3 sides and open on one side.

Shed with an Enclosed Part: It has an enclosed shed on one side with a walk-in door, and the remaining structure is just like a regular loafing shelter.

The latter can be used to store farm tools & small equipment in it. This area can also be customized based on needs. Apart from the farm shed, we also have a metal garden shed to store your outdoor furniture, tools, & equipment.

Customization For A Metal Loafing Shed

Your loafing metal shed doesn't have to be dull and boring. Nowadays, modern metal loafing shed designs include various customizable features, eco-friendly materials, and a fast & quick assembly process. Here are some custom features that you can add to your steel loafing shelter-

• Custom length, width, and height

• Custom doors, frame out, windows

• Steel frame gauge [12ga, 14ga]

• Metal panels gauge [26ga, 29ga]

• 3 roofing styles – regular, horizontal [boxed-eave, A frame], vertical

• Additional lean-tos [fully open, enclosed]

• Anchors [mobile home anchors, concrete brackets]

• Structural trim

• Wainscoting

• Up to 15 color options

• Insulation [single/ double bubble, woven R17]

• Matching colored screws

To learn more about custom-built loafing sheds and other farm metal buildings for your ranch or farmland, call us at (336)-914-1654.

Certified Loafing Steel Shed:

We provide certified steel buildings that can withstand high-speed wind of up to 180 miles per hour or can bear snow load of up to 80 lbs. per sq. ft. These come with the benefits of 12 gauge thick steel that can bear more load and are ideal for installing solar panels over it.

Design Loafing Shelter With Our 3D Designer Tool:

Our free-to-use and user-friendly 3D designing tool can help you custom built steel loafing shed and other metal buildings within a few minutes. Enter your zip code to start, choose a basic structure from the right panels, and start building your dream steel structure. You can virtually view it on your property and request a free quote.

Steel Loafing Shed Prices

Generally, a pre built loafing shed price is between $15 and $30 per sq. ft. However, a more accurate cost will depend on factors like:

• Size of the shed

• Does it include an enclosed part?

• Location of installation

• Site preps cost

• Features & customizations added

• Quality of the material

• Shipping cost

• Installation cost

• Permit, inspection, & insurance fee

• Strictness of your local building & zoning laws

Note that as the size of the metal building increases, the cost per sq. ft. generally decreases. For example, a 24'x35'x12' metal building with three-door frame outs can shelter about 8-14 cows or 5-8 horses with a price starting at $11,755.

And if the price seems to be a barrier between you and your dream metal building, we provide two excellent financing choices, i.e., RTO steel buildings for those with low credit scores and steel building financing on steel structures that are up to $50K price.

Shield Your Livestock with Our Durable Metal Loafing Sheds – Shop Today!

Get your steel loafing shed from Carports Advisor today! With us, you get high-quality metal structures at an affordable rate. No matter what your needs are, we can custom-build a metal shed for your livestock. Whether it is for storing farm tools and hay bales, creating a farm workshop, or a metal barn, we have you covered. With us, you get:

• 100% galvanized steel

• Fast lead time

• Two wonderful financing options

• Best quality customizable metal structures

• Delivery & installation costs are included in the final quote

To get a free quote on your dream metal building and loafing shelter, call us at (336)-914-1654.