Multi-Span Metal Buildings For Agricultural Purposes

Multi-span metal buildings offer farmers and ranchers a versatile solution for storing tools and equipment, housing livestock, parking farm vehicles, or even serving as a processing facility. With their durable construction and customization options, these structures ensure maximum operational efficiency and productivity for farmers. Let’s look at this in more detail.

What Are Multi-Span Metal Structures?

As the name suggests, it consists of more than one span across the width of the entire building. Here, you have strategically placed columns to support the structure and accommodate wider space needs.

This type of building is used when large space is required, such as warehousing, distribution centers, dairy farms, and other applications.

The supporting columns enable the building to exceed the width of a clear span (~ 300 feet wide) up to 600 feet wide. This gives more space for installing heavy machinery and assembly lines.

Transforming Your Farm With Multi-Span Steel Structures

Benefits

First, steel is 25 times stronger than wood but lightweight. So, it does not need a deep, heavy-duty foundation. Since it is lightweight, it can easily be shipped and carried around at the construction site.

Next, you can build as wide as 600 feet and as long as your needs and budget allow. There are many customization options to make it more functional and efficient. For instance, you can add lean-tos to either the sides or front of the building as shade for parking or other utilities. These are roof-only shaded structures attached to the wall of the metal building.

Other Customization Options Are

1. Color [for roof & side panels, wainscot, structural trim, and legs]
2. Roofing style [we suggest corrugated vertical panels]
3. Doors & Windows
4. Natural lighting sources
5. Ventilation & insulators

Use Multi-Span Metal Structures

• Livestock shelters
• Farm office area
• Greenhouse
• Retail space for farm products
• Crop storage
• Processing facilities
• Workshops
• Vertical farming
• Hydroponics setups
• Equipment storage, such as tractors, combines, plows, etc.

Cost Efficiency

This may sound counterintuitive, but as the size of metal structures increases, their cost per square foot decreases. In addition, there is no limit to the extent to which you can design a layout of a steel structure and combine it as a single functional unit. Just look at Boing Everett Factory as an example.

As the size of metal buildings increases, they become more competitive with traditional wooden buildings. In addition, metal frames do not harbor termite colonies for living and bedding. They also resist pest attacks, so you will spend less on upkeep and more on growth.

Since most raw material designing and manufacturing work is done off-site in the factory, assembly requires less time and labor. Your building is ready for use within a few days. Start early and become profitable with our steel buildings.

Durability

Once installed properly by the professional crew, the metal structure maintains its structural strength with time. It requires less frequent repair and maintenance as there is no underlying rotting or decaying of the roof or side panels.

Galvanized steel posts and frames are rust-resistant. A proper fire retardant coating can last for up to four hours in the event of a fire outbreak. This will give us enough time to call for help. You can opt for engineer-certified steel that withstands high-speed winds and heavy snowfall.

Steel doors are also hard to break into, so they keep your machines and belongings safe from burglary. These doors can be large and wide enough for unloading or loading goods trucks to enter and exit smoothly.

Environmental Benefits

About 98% of structural steel is recycled today, and it is 100% recyclable. Once produced, it can be used multiple times without compromising its strength and durability. At the end of its life, it can be recycled for another new construction.

Metal structures offer easy expansion. You can remove the end wall, add more side walls, and place the end wall back. Being lightweight, they require less concrete for the foundation yet can withstand nature’s elements and bear more load than traditional structures.

Natural lighting can reduce dependency on the energy grid and lower power consumption. With effective insulation and vents, you can regulate the temperature inside easily, saving on utility bills.

How Can Multi-Span Steel Buildings Improve Farm Operations?

• You get more storage capacity for equipment, machinery, and crops.
• Multi-span metal buildings protect livestock, tools, hay, and feed from harsh weather conditions.
• They improve the workspace by accommodating all farm activity under one roof, thereby increasing efficiency.
• These are cost-effective solutions for long-term durability and profitability.
• Steel is robust and resilient, enhancing farm workers, equipment, and livestock safety.
• Our metal buildings come in various designs and layouts to fit every farm’s needs.
• These structures are easy to maintain and clean.

Maintenance Tips To Keep Your Farm Steel Building In Top Condition

• After the installation, clean and remove any tool or debris remaining, such as a ladder, screws, metal shavings, etc.
• Regularly trim the greenery around the building to prevent water or moisture retention around the external wall and foundation.
• Inspect insulation and clean vent filters in a timely to avoid condensation.
• Remove snow promptly to avoid any damage.
• Wash the steel structure with warm water and mild soap to remove dirt, grime, and other debris.
• Clean gutter and drain. You can install a gutter guard for easy cleaning.
• Keep hinges and other moving parts lubricated to avoid squeaky sound and friction.
• Give a touch-up of paint when you see any area faded or chipped.

Strength And Reliability In Every Viking Steel Structures

Multi-span steel buildings are great for growing agribusinesses because they can be designed to meet specific needs and customized without high maintenance and monthly operational costs. With their long lifespans and resistance to elements, these buildings are best suited to the agricultural sector. Get ready to witness the revolutionary impact of these innovative structures on the future of farming practices. Call 877-801-3263 to request a free quote now!

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