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Dry Times Thinking Example: Adding a leanto can give you more space and preserve your cash reserves. Above: Mildy Chandler Mildy Chandler, Penong, Eyre Peninsula & Danny Halupka, Grant Sheds inspect Mildy’s 15m x 30m x 6.3m Machinery Shed and Leanto. This is one of Mildy’s 7 Grant Sheds.
Tougher times require different thinking, so read on for cost-effective shed ideas for our current conditions … and the long term benefit for your farm. Plus, See inside for:
3 Ways to save including $500 off delivery
3 The 7 reasons why dry times are still good for farm shed investments 3 9 “Different” ways to improve shed infrastructure that won’t cost an arm 3 And more
Plus, 9 Rarely Considered Shed 7 Reasons Why Dry Times are
Reason #1 - Think Long Term:
Money put aside for tough times can now be put to work for the long-term benefit of your farm, including future efficiency gains, better safety and more pleasing working environment.
Reason #2 - Mental health:
Having a project or two on the go keeps everyone busy at a time when it’s easy to get caught in negative thoughts.
Louis Curtis, Pike River an extension of his open fronted machinery shed to provide a clear, well organised and enjoyable space to repair & maintain his farming equipment. The total shed size is 18m x 63m x 6.3m.
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Henry Angas, Meningie. Shed & Workshop with leanto added for additional under cover truck parking space. A simple, roof only structure can be used over a shade in containment yards. feedlots or over sheep or cattle stock yards. Or can be used as a horse riding arena. This one is 15m x 31.5m x 4.5m. 1 3 4
Ashley Rowe, Ardrossan stores hay for cattle feeding, drought-proofing his busy livestock enterprise. Build a new shed or extend your existing shed to prepare for the future. This shed is 12m x 27m x 5.1m with 3 x 9m widespan beams.
Reason #3 - Retain Your Key Workmen: Keep them busy and involved with a new workshop or similar, plus it gives them the environment to do the work and new projects to accomplish.
Reason #4 - Get out of the Elements:
A new shed or shed addition, plus it gives you and your workers a chance to get out of the weather & still be productive.
Still Good for Shed Investments
Ideas to Get You Thinking...
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Reason #5 - Knock-off the Overdue To-Do’ List:
Here’s a chance to repair farm infrastructure like feeders, gates, yards, stock crates and more in comfort.
Reason #6 - Stay Upbeat:
A few extra bays on your existing shed, for a new workshop gives you a positive feeling and creative things to do, solving longer term issues without it costing an arm and a leg.
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Reason #7 - New Shed Solutions:
Chemical storage, drive-through bays, fertiliser storage can all be constructed relatively fast and at reasonable prices.
like the idea of a leanto addition to store more farm machinery under cover. The main shed is 12m x 21m x 6.3m with a 9m span leanto extension.
Neil Byerlee, Orrorroo owns multiple Grant sheds and added a secure lock-up area to one end of this shed. He added a low wall lining inside it to store fertiliser or grain. The overall shed size is 12m x 24m x 5.1m.
Rod Schunke, Saddleworth added an extra open bay to the end of his fully enclosed machinery shed. He uses it for caravan parking near the family’s camping area for visiting friends. Overall size is 12m x 31.5m x 4.8m.
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David Farr at Wunkar built a leanto onto the side of his existing shed for extra space under one roof to park longer farm vehicles. The leanto is 9m x 36m x 6.3m.
Geoffrey Mutton, Tintinara added a few extra bays for separating diffrent hay types he was storing. The overall shed size is 12m x 36m x 5.1m.
Why Aussie Farmers Should Consider
In tough drought conditions, making new investments can seem risky, but building a farm shed now can be a smart decision for Australian farmers. While the immediate challenges of dry weather are real, a shed offers long-term benefits that outweigh the initial cost.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Beyond the obvious practical benefits, a project can positively impact a farmer’s mental health and well-being.
Building a shed gives you and your workers a productive focus. Everyone knows the “idle hands” saying, so keeping you and your workers busy during slow times with a new shed project brings a sense of accomplishment and purpose, which can be incredibly uplifting. Instead of feeling stuck or overwhelmed, you’re moving forward with something that will benefit you for years. Further, if you’re hands-on, constructing your new shed or extension yourself, or with your team, can also lower costs, making it more affordable during difficult financial times. Investing in a new shed now is not just a solution for the present, it’s also a practical way to prepare for future needs. Whether for storage, a workshop, or other use, the benefits will continue well beyond this current cycle.
Remember, any new farm shed is not just a solution for today’s challenges—it’s a long-term investment in your farm’s future.
Sliding Roof Fertiliser Sheds:
And still more shed ideas It’s not just about four
15m x 22.5m x 5.1m with 2 x 9m beams on the open section and a two door lockable area on the left hand end.
The low roof height means you can easily tackle building these yourself. Save money by buying your fertiliser when you see good deals, have fertiliser on-farm when you need it and avoid being caught short if there are supply delays at seeding. As Ray Kernick says, “My new fertiliser shed almost paid for itself in one season.” 12 13 14
Peter Freeman, Renmark sees great value in on-farm temporary storage for his almond crop at harvest. It’s protected from rain and the open sides provide ventilation. It’s better than tarps with no safety issues and the shed protects his almond machinery through the rest of the year. Size: 17m x 37.5m x 5.3m
Boughen Farm, Karoonda Truck emptied in minutes
Ian Vallis, Loxton 7.5m x 12m x 2.4m
Florance family, Kangaroo Island 7.5m x 9m x 2.4m with swing doors
four walls and a roof: Consider a New Shed, Even In Dry Times
to get you thinking...
Chemical Shed Ideas
For new sheds or shed additions.
Mark Bigg, Balaklava. This 18m x 31.5m x 6m MEGA shed is set up for machinery (right) and chemical storage (left). The chemical section has a drive through bay for an easy chemical filling station and has a vented ridge.
New Farm Sheds Protect Your Valuable Farming Assets For Generations
Hay and Machinery sheds are useful at any time, and as many Respected Farmers will attest, should be considered in dry times too.
Hay storage sheds help to drought-proof your livestock farm for the future. It can also increase the ongoing value of your hay for sale to others.
Plus, once completed, your new farm shed provides essential storage space for valuable items:
• Machinery & equipment
• Hay & grain
• Fertiliser & Chemicals
Not to mention, it’s a great new space for future repairs, maintenance and manufactured projects.
Whether it’s a whole new structure or adding extra bays or a leanto to an existing shed, any new shed is an important long term investment.
“Shed Wisdom” from Danny:
“If you’ve got a Grant shed, we know they can handle a leanto or extension, whereas others are often built to within a ‘poofteenth’ of an inch of their lives.”
Great technical term Danny but what does that mean?
“Yeah, ok, it’s an odd terminology I know. Probably not found in a dictionary. Just means a bloody small gap. Oftentimes, other brands engineer their sheds so ‘close to the bone’ that you can’t easily extend them. But if you’ve wisely chosen a Grant Shed, we can easily extend in length or add a leanto any time after the original build.*”
*Some limits may apply in some circumstances. We’ll talk through options with you. Plus see T&C’s on page 8.
Drive-through bays (in one side and out the other )
Gregg Klopp, Maitland, Yorke Peninsula has a wide drive-through bay on the left hand end of his shed for chemical re-filling near the shed’s rainwater tanks. The overall size of this MEGA shed is 21m x 36m x 6.8m.
Drive-through bay
Louis Curtis, Pike River. Chemical shed with garaport at the front and doors each end for a drive-through chemical filling option. Size: 12m x 19.5m x 5.1m Park in front garaport
Drive-through bay (end to end)
Add Sliding Doors for Security & Protection from Harsh Weather
With farm theft becoming an increasing issue, many farmers now prefer to enclose and lock up sheds to protect their valuable machinery, vehicles and equipment.
The Good News is, sliding doors can be added to most existing Grant Sheds. They are a cost effective way to reduce your risk of loss and bring you peace of mind.
Not only that, they make your in-shed work environment easier and more pleasant during bad weather.
And what about these Add Bays, a Leanto
15m x 36m x 6.3m Drive-through Machinery Shed After Doors
Same shed, now with sliding doors & out-riggers both ends to fully open each end
Daniel Weckert, Brinkworth planned his new shed (above left with gable ends filled in) with the intention of adding doors later (right). This is a drive-through shed with doors each end. If your shed is like this you could choose to add doors to one end only for now, to increase weather protection, and completely enclose later.
Butch Dunn, Penong, Eyre Peninsula added a 9m Leanto to his 15m x 30m x 5.1m Machinery Shed. The leanto has a
David Crawford, Strathalbyn added a multipurpose leanto to his machinery shed. Uses include a bay close to his workshop section for spare parts (far right) plus bays for small farm and family vehicles. Shed: 12m x 22.5m x 6.3m. Leanto: 7m x 22.5m x 3m.
Midly Chandler, Penong, Eyre Peninsula has this leanto attached to one shed and it’s a great storage space. Here you can see stored spare tyres on the left.
The Fraser’s of Quorn added a leanto on the front of their shed as a shaded space to park vehicles while working in the workshop shed. Shed size: 15m x 30m x 6m. Leanto: 9m x 30m x 5.4m.
Leanto Extensions: A cost effective way to create more space
No farmer has ever been caught saying, “I wish I’d made my shed smaller. “ With farm machinery and equipment getting bigger, everyone it seems wants more space. Adding a leanto is a relatively inexpensive way to create more room for a wide range of purposes, some of which may relate to the shed they are attached to.
For example:
• Store spare tyres & parts for your machinery & vehicles
• A place to store implements not used throughout the year
• Smaller vehicles
• Hay & fodder, and more Bigger undercover areas do not have to blow your budget. Ask us how a new leanto can work for your farm operations.
door at the far end for drive- through ease.
other shed ideas...? Leanto or Doors...
Farm Workshop an Invaluable Asset
Many farmers say that their farm workshop is one of their most invaluable assets because it provides a clean, protected environment for performing repairs, maintenance and new project manufacturing that is out of the harsh sun, wind or rain.
Creating a workshop area now, even by adding a few bays to your existing shed, can give you the impetus to then complete long-intended repairs & new projects that improves your efficiency and reduces equipment down time.
Respected farmers often say that the workshop should have been one of thier first sheds.
Mildy Chandler, Penong, Eyre Peninsula. 15m x 12m x 5.4m Workshop shed. He says it should have been his first shed rather than his 5th from Grant Sheds, such is the value to him of having a dedicated workshop he can close up and work in on windy days, that they have lots of, being by the coast!
Shaun Taylor, Bordertown. 9m x 24m x 4.2m Machinery Shed & Workshop. Workshops may be an easy add-on to your existing shed.
Andrew Slater, Curramulka, Yorke Peninsula. 15m x 30m x 6.3m Machinery Shed with enclosed section for secure workshop. You can add bays to your existing Grant shed to create a new workshop now.
A small farm ‘home shed’ for the ute or family car plus enclosed small workshop, hobby shed or family games room is a project to consider.
David Shaw, Renmark built on a ‘Garaport’ on the end of his shed. That’s a roof only section where he can drive through from side to side, park vehicles in from the end or it can serve as a ‘party area.’
“Cost Effective Shed Ideas For Dry Times & The Long Term Running Of Your Farm”
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WHAT TO DO NEXT:
1. Call Grant Sheds on FREE CALL 1800 088 528 to discuss your “rarely considered” shed ideas. We love to help you through the various options, it starts with a simple phone call.
2. We then send you a quote with your shed “addition” included.
3. You agree, pay your deposit, and if it’s ordered before 20/12/24 you receive TWO special End of Year Gifts.
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