Hay Sheds
Bairnsdale Engineering:
Hay Sheds
Hay and fodder represent a significant investment for any farming operation. Protecting them from rain, moisture, and weather exposure is essential to maintaining feed quality and minimising spoilage.
For many of our clients, a three-sided hay shed provides the ideal storage solution. Clad on three sides with one long side left open, these sheds are typically oriented to the north or east to reduce exposure to prevailing weather. Access is a key consideration, and our clear-span designs can provide large, unobstructed openings that make loading and unloading safer, faster, and more efficient.
Bairnsdale Engineering hay shed frames are manufactured from hot-rolled universal beam (UB) steel, with heavy-duty connection plates factory-welded to rafters and columns for strength, durability, and efficient installation. The robust UB frame is designed to withstand the demands of a working farm and provides a stronger, more durable alternative to many light-gauge framed hay sheds. For maximum longevity, we recommend hot-dip galvanising the columns and rafters to provide superior corrosion resistance.
A well-designed hay shed helps protect feed quality, reduce spoilage, and maximise the value of every bale stored under cover.
Hay & Fodder Shed
Options and Features
Closed-up wall girts
Designed to suit bale stacks and help prevent damage to wall sheeting.
Large Clear Spans
Bulk storage options for broadacre farming and hay sales storage.
UB Columns and Rafters
Low-profile design increases height clearance compared to deeper open web rafters, maximising usable space.
Lockable Bays
Double up as secure machinery storage for added versatility.
Concrete Panels
Great for multipurpose sheds that could potentially store fertiliser or double up as a machinery shed.
Alpine Suitable Frames
Options engineered for sub-alpine and alpine regions, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Cantilever Awnings
For additional weather protection without posts interfering with access.
Various Eave Heights
Options to suit either round or square bales.
Client Outcome
Located in Victoria’s high country, this hay shed was built for sub-alpine conditions. 40m long and 15m wide the heavy-duty frame was designed to withstand high winds and snowfall. The columns and rafters were hot dip galvanised for long-lasting performance.
We get very strong winds up here - your sheds don't move.
