Modern agricultural and equestrian farms have come a long way in the last 100 years. Those old barns for storage, cattle, and horses won’t last forever, so it might be time for a change. Prefabricated steel has become the new leader in construction replacing wood, and it’s much more environmentally friendly too!

Lately I’ve been happy to see a more environmentally friendly mindset and a lot of people don’t tend to think that steel can be a green option. It’s no secret that the world’s forests aren’t growing faster than we’re cutting them down, so change is needed. Almost all of today’s steel building kits are made from recycled steel and will last you a lifetime. Once the next generations of your family come to take over the farm, they won’t have to worry about replacing another old wooden barn.

In addition to the ecological benefits of using steel on the farm, prefabricated steel building kits allow you room for expansion. The kits are designed to be easily upgraded if you ever run out of space or need to expand for business reasons. The steel provides a secure and study structure that will also withstand the elements year-round. If you have cattle living in the barns, you never have to worry about the steel catching fire, so I can foresee some insurance deductions in your future, perhaps.

Equestrian Steel Buildings

What is a farm without horses? You’ll be pleased to know that there are plenty of options no matter how many horses you have. Steel equestrian buildings cost much less than other materials and are also much easier and faster to build. You can find full-size horse stables, large horse stables, and even full-scale riding arenas for those who own a steady business.

Good old regular barns

The classic wooden barn is fast becoming a thing of the past, and I’m not sad to see them go. They are a fire trap, more expensive and require maintenance. Never again will you have to worry about a fire destroying anything, bugs or birds eating wood, or a horse kicking a hole in the wall. You can have your barn designed for future expansion if the need ever arises.

steel dairy barns

If you’re thinking of upgrading or starting a dairy farm, there are several prefab steel kits that are designed for this purpose. I’m sure you know that cows can get cranky and kick around, but there’s no need to worry about steel. I have already mentioned on numerous occasions that they are fireproof and withstand harsh weather. You can get unlimited finish options to match the rest of your property so it doesn’t stand out like a sore thumb.

General Farm Storage

You can get custom buildings to house your storage, and due to the temperature differences in each season, you can use it for different things. The classic cylindrical style of farm storage is ideal in steel primarily because it is very easy to expand in the future.