Secure & Protect Your Fertiliser Supply With Concrete Panel Fertiliser Sheds
Concrete panel storage sheds are the best way to keep your fertiliser protected.
Fertiliser sheds are increasingly popular.
Storing fertiliser on-farm is the best way to secure your supply and avoid the uncertainty of shortages, rationing and unpredictable deliveries.
Concrete panel storage sheds are the ideal storage option for protecting your fertiliser. There is a range of configurations available and options for the segregation of products such as urea, MAP and DAP.
Fertiliser sheds are also cost-effective and versatile investments. When fertiliser storage is not a requirement the shed can easily be repurposed for grain or machinery storage
Best-Practice Fertiliser Shed Configurations
The best configuration for your shed will largely depend on your operational requirements such as the amount of product being stored, the number of products being stored, whether you are tipping into the shed and your future plans for the shed.
These requirements will influence details such as roof pitch, shed height and access points.
Common Configurations
- A three-sided shed with an open gable end.
Options for this configuration include an extra bay at the front for additional weather protection or sliding doors can be installed to keep it secure. While a fully-enclosed shed provides superior weather protection, the advantage of an open end is that it enables tipping right through the shed.
Permanent concrete panels or removable t-walls can be installed for segregation of products.
- A fully-enclosed shed with sliding doors at each end and concrete panels in the middle of the shed for segregation.
A popular option for large multi-purpose bulk storage sheds, this configuration allows the shed to be loaded from both gable ends.
- A fully-enclosed shed with sliding doors along the shed and segregated bays for storing multiple products.
This configuration could be adapted to include two or three segregated bays and one gable end used for a bulk storage area.
Standard Fertiliser Storage Shed Sizes
Shed size and storage capacity are one of the most important details of a fertiliser shed project.
Standard Action fertiliser shed sizes include:
500 Tonne Storage
- 15m (W) x 18m (L) x 6.75m (H) fully enclosed shed with sliding doors on one gable end and an outrigger system to provide a wide opening.
1000 Tonne Storage
- 18m (W) x 24m (L) x 6.75m (H) fully enclosed shed with sliding doors on one gable end and an outrigger system to provide a wide opening.
- 18m (W) x 30m (L) x 8.25m (H) open gable end shed. Includes an extra bay for additional weather protection and extra height to accommodate tipping inside the shed.
1500 Tonne Storage
- 18m (W) x 32m (L) x 6.75m (H) with fully enclosed shed with sliding doors on one gable end.
- 24m (W) x 34m (L) x 8.25m (H) with open gable end shed. Includes extra bay for additional weather protection and extra height to accommodate tipping inside the shed.
Please note, these sizes and designs are recommendations only and can be easily customised to better suit your operational requirements.
Customisation options include concrete panels for segregation
Segregating your fertiliser shed with permanent concrete panels does influence the overall storage capacity. Removable t-walls are recommended for the dividing walls. T-walls provide greater flexibility by giving you the option of either storing one bulk product or segregating multiple products.
Segregating your fertiliser shed with permanent concrete panels does influence the overall storage capacity. Removable t-walls are recommended for the dividing walls. T-walls provide greater flexibility by giving you the option of either storing one bulk product or segregating multiple products.
Some other size and capacity considerations to keep in mind include understanding the bulk density of different types of fertiliser. For example, the bulk density of grain or Urea (at 750kg / M3) is approximately the same as storing 1/3 MAP (1000kg / M3) and 2/3 Urea combined.
Use the fertiliser storage calculator under the Sizing tab below to learn more about bulk density and storage capacity.
Fertiliser Shed Design Features & Ideas
Design features and ideas for your fertiliser shed could include a steep roof pitch (to accommodate tipping in the shed).
Outriggers can be installed to allow sliding doors to be opened and stacked out of the way.
Another recommended inclusion is a concrete slab. A concrete slab makes loading and unloading the shed easier, reduces fertiliser wastage and allows a high level of hygiene to maintained. Concrete slabs can be included in our scope of works and arranged by our projects team.
Corrosion Protection For Longevity
Fertiliser is highly corrosive which is why concrete panels are an essential inclusion. This extend the lifetime of the shed cladding by protecting it from both rust and machinery damage.
Additionally, every Action shed is a fully hot dip galvanized structure made from Australian Steel. This includes the heavy-duty UB columns and the open web trusses. This guarantees your fertiliser shed will be a long lasting asset.
You can learn more about why we hot dip galvanize our sheds – here.
Fertiliser Shed Options
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Fertiliser Calculator
To help you determine the best shed size for storing fert, use this calculator.
Put in your shed size and fert type and the storage volume and total tonnage will be displayed.
Standard Farm Shed Sizes
& Designs
The standard shed spans and sizes we offer have been extensively researched and designed to suit agricultural and farming operations.
If you require a particular size and shape please don’t hesitate to contact us and speak with one of our shed professionals.
| Span | Length | Height | Bay Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15m (50ft) | x | 24m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 15m (50ft) | x | 32m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 18m (60ft) | x | 32m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 18m (60ft) | x | 40m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 21m (70ft) | x | 32m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 21m (70ft) | x | 40m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 40m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 40m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 48m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 64m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 80m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 30m (100ft) | x | 56m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
Design Options & Ideas for
Your Farm Shed
We offer a range of options to help you customise and tailor you farm shed to suit your needs.
Learn about these options and discuss your farm shed project design with our building consultants.
Australian-Made Steel Cladding
We offer two cladding profiles for your shed project – Trimclad® or corrugated iron.
While most of our farm shed build are clad with zinc cladding, we do also offer Colorbond cladding.
If you aren’t sure which options would best suit your shed project, our guide helps explain the advantages and disadvantages of the two products.
Helpful Articles
Sizing
Design Ideas
Cladding
Helpful Articles
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Building a fertiliser shed? Being able to store fertiliser in bulk on-farm has been advantageous in recent years with fluctuating fertiliser prices and shortages. Bulk storage sheds have been a…
How Much Does It Cost To Build A Fertiliser Shed?
Fertiliser storage sheds have been in high demand in 2022! This is largely due to fertiliser shortages along with delivery delays and volatile prices. A dedicated bulk fertiliser storage shed is…
What Is The Best Way To Store Fertiliser?
It is important to ensure your fertiliser is always safely stored and protected, and it has never been more important given current fertiliser shortages, delivery delays and price rises – but,…
Sizing
Fertiliser Calculator
To help you determine the best shed size for storing fert, use this calculator.
Put in your shed size and fert type and the storage volume and total tonnage will be displayed.
Standard Farm Shed Sizes
& Designs
The standard shed spans and sizes we offer have been extensively researched and designed to suit agricultural and farming operations.
If you require a particular size and shape please don’t hesitate to contact us and speak with one of our shed professionals.
| Span | Length | Height | Bay Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15m (50ft) | x | 24m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 15m (50ft) | x | 32m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 18m (60ft) | x | 32m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 18m (60ft) | x | 40m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 21m (70ft) | x | 32m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 21m (70ft) | x | 40m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 40m | x | 6m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 40m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 48m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 64m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 24m (80ft) | x | 80m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
| 30m (100ft) | x | 56m | x | 7.5m | 8m |
Design Ideas
Design Options & Ideas for
Your Farm Shed
We offer a range of options to help you customise and tailor you farm shed to suit your needs.
Learn about these options and discuss your farm shed project design with our building consultants.
Cladding
Australian-Made Steel Cladding
We offer two cladding profiles for your shed project – Trimclad® or corrugated iron.
While most of our farm shed build are clad with zinc cladding, we do also offer Colorbond cladding.
If you aren’t sure which options would best suit your shed project, our guide helps explain the advantages and disadvantages of the two products.
View some of our Fertiliser shed projects
19.5m x 18m x 6m fertiliser shed
Condobolin NSW
39m x 21m x 7m grain/fertiliser shed
Kinnabulla VIC
32m x 27m x 8.5m fertiliser storage shed
Donald VIC
24m x 15m x 8m commodity shed
Trawalla VIC
24m x 18m x 6.75m fertiliser shed with concrete panel walls
Wareek VIC
Contact our expert building consultants today to discuss your requirements!
1800 68 78 88
PLEASE NOTE: WE DON’T BUILD ANY SHEDS SMALLER THAN 12M SPAN BY 24M LONG.
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