The Future of Farming: Steel Buildings and Modern Agriculture

For centuries, American farms have relied on traditional wood barns. But times change, and so do building materials. Modern farmers are increasingly embracing the advantages of agricultural steel buildings. This trend is shaping the future of farming, and at Armstrong Steel, we’re committed to providing the safe, efficient, secure, and durable farm structures you need to thrive.

Steel is an excellent material for agricultural buildings because it is durable and withstands extreme weather. We maximize these benefits by designing prefabricated agricultural steel buildings that are easy and quick to erect. We consider each customer’s location so we can craft our structures with their load-bearing requirements and building codes in mind.

Although many modern farmers still maintain and practice traditional values, their needs and solutions have. We cater to their requirements while providing them with reliable and robust buildings for their business. In this blog, we will discuss how an agricultural steel building is supporting and advancing the future of farming in America.

A novel solution to new challenges

Farming today is vastly different than it was decades or a century ago. Modern farmers are dealing with uncommon and new challenges that require innovative solutions without compromising their traditional values. Steel agricultural buildings allow them to apply new farming practices without giving up tradition.

Here are ways Armstrong Steel Building Systems are helping farmers overcome today’s agricultural challenges:

Space constraints

Gone are the days of costly expansions when your farm needs more space. Steel farm buildings offer a smarter solution with their clear-span design.  This innovative system eliminates the need for pesky columns and creates a wide-open space that adapts to your growing business.  The open layout lets you design a functional interior — processing areas, sorting stations, packaging zones — all within the same efficient steel structure, optimizing your workflow and maximizing your investment.

Weather conditions

Changes in weather patterns are forcing farmers to keep up with rapid temperature changes and natural events like earthquakes, heavy snowfall, flooding, and hurricanes. Armstrong Steel building systems are more durable than wood structures, which can easily be affected by temperature changes and extreme weather. Steel-framed agricultural buildings are also non-combustible and can withstand high winds, heavy rain, and snowstorms, and they eliminate worries about water damage, wood rot, and termites. This helps farmers focus on their operations instead of their building’s structural integrity.

Costs

Today’s farmers are no stranger to financial challenges. Crop prices and variable yields leave many unsure about whether they can afford to build a new structure or repair or maintain their properties over the years.

An agricultural steel building can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional structures. Steel is usually less expensive than concrete or wood, and erecting a metal building is quicker, more efficient, and easier. At Armstrong Steel, our structures are prefabricated in-house. Every component is pre-engineered, numbered, pre-punched, and designed to seamlessly fit together, therefore, reducing labor costs. Moreover, we provide a comprehensive erection guide, detailed assembly drawings, and custom anchor bolt patterns to streamline installation and help farmers save money

An Armstrong Steel agricultural steel building can also be cost-effective in the long run. Our structures are low-maintenance and come with longer warranties, such as:

• 50-year structural warranty
• 40-year paint warranty
• 35-year rust-through-perforation roof warranty

Steel buildings are also far more effective to insulate to help farmers save on energy bills. These structures are energy efficient and help reduce cooling and heating costs while maintaining optimum temperatures to keep crops, equipment, and livestock safe.

Another advantage to steel buildings is they help reduce residual waste, which can add to construction costs. Armstrong Steel Building Systems optimizes the use of materials, and we do this by designing every structure in-house. Therefore, customers pay only for the materials we use. Plus, we carefully engineer each piece of the building to meet local codes and load-bearing capacities required for the project to eliminate excessive material usage.

Customizable

Pre-engineered steel buildings offer far more flexible layouts to meet agricultural needs, such as large equipment storage. At Armstrong Steel, we design each structure to meet specific requirements, such as larger overhead, sliding, or rolling doors, to simplify the movement of oversized equipment, crops, and livestock.

Our building consultants work closely with farmers to help them create an agricultural steel building with all their required features. It’s even possible to make our steel structures look like a traditional red barn. Metal structures can incorporate any construction material, insulation, and roof and wall designs, allowing farmers to create a one-of-kind building that suits their requirements.

Here at Armstrong Steel, we have years of experience in designing, engineering, and fabricating durable and attractive farm buildings that are proven to withstand the test of time. We have what it takes to deliver a custom agricultural steel building for any client, from small, specialized farms to larger farming enterprises. Our steel structures last long and require minimal maintenance and repairs, so they offer excellent ROI to farmers.

Experience the future of agriculture with steel buildings.

Are you looking for a high-quality and cost-effective agricultural steel building? Look no further. You can price and design one on the spot here at Armstrong Steel. Our building consultants are also ready to answer questions or offer a custom quote when you call 1-800-345-4610.

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