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Easy-to-Assemble Steel Loafing Sheds

For farmers and horse enthusiasts, loafing sheds are critical to keeping your animals happy, cool, and healthy. In years past, these buildings were often constructed from wood. But with modern engineering and construction techniques, metal loafing sheds have become the go-to solution for protecting your animals from the elements.

A loafing shed is a three-sided enclosure built to allow your animals to seek shelter from the rain, harsh winds, cold, and extreme heat. The open side of the structure is created so cattle, horses, and other livestock can come and go as they please.

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Roof Styles for Metal Loafing Sheds

When you purchase a metal loafing shed, you can choose between several different roofing styles. These roofing systems vary in aesthetics, price, and environmental capabilities, so you’ll want to select the one that works best for where you live. These roofing styles include:

Regular Roofs

A regular roof is a roofing style you’d most commonly find on your traditional carport, with rounded corners and horizontally placed panels. This roofing system is a great economical choice if you live in a region with a moderate climate.

A-Frame Horizontal Roofs

Also known as boxed-eave roofs, A-frame roofs look more like the roof you’d find on a classic home, with overhanging awnings, a sharp roof peak, and horizontal paneling. It’s a terrific mid-tier option designed to handle climates with high winds but minimal rainfall totals.

Vertical Roofs

A vertical roof is one of the most resilient roofing types. This design combines the best aspects of A-frame roofs with vertically-oriented paneling, allowing any rain, snow, or debris that lands on your roof to slide harmlessly away.

Why Metal Loafing Sheds Are the Go-To Choice for Protecting Your Animals

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a farmer, agricultural specialist, or equestrian; your animals need shelter from the elements. But what is it about loafing sheds that make them the go-to solution for housing your animals? Let’s take a deeper look at why these metal buildings are such a popular choice for so many.

Versatility

Just because these structures are designed for housing your four-legged friends don’t mean they have to be used that way! These structures work in a wide variety of applications, from hay storage to equipment sheds and more. No matter the task, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a metal building not up to the challenge.

Reliability

Unlike wooden loafing sheds, these metal buildings are designed to last for years with minimal maintenance. Combined with a natural resistance to just about any elemental hazard, you can bet on steel structures to stand the test of time.

Cost-Efficiency

With lumber prices on the rise, most stick-built structures have become prohibitively expensive to build. And that’s precisely why metal buildings have become one of the most popular construction methods on the market. These structures can be made in a fraction of the time and cost less when compared to a similar-sized wooden structure.

Minimal Maintenance Requirements

Since metal loafing sheds are designed to handle the elements, you’ll spend very little time performing maintenance or repairs on your structure. Simply keep your roof free of debris and give it an inspection every few months, and you’ll be set for decades.

Increased Protection

Metal loafing sheds by Boss Buildings are fully-certified, ensuring they’re capable of withstanding the wind, snow, and seismic forces in your region. In fact, these structures are engineered to stand up to just about anything Mother Nature can throw at it.

Natural Resistances

Buildings provided by Boss Buildings are constructed using galvanized steel, making them naturally resistant to moisture, rust, mold, mildew, pests, and even fires up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Expandability

Steel buildings are engineered for easy expansion, making them the perfect choice if you should ever need to grow and expand your operation.

Customizability

Not only are these buildings strong and durable, but you can also customize almost every aspect of them! From the paneling to the windows and trim, everything can be catered to your needs.

Custom Design Your Own Loafing Shed

One of the qualities that set metal buildings apart from the competition is their sheer customizability. Almost every part of your structure can be changed, reinforced, or customized. In fact, there are so many options available that we put a few of them together into a list.

Dimensions

Finding the right size metal building has never been easier! We offer a wide selection of custom buildings and can build structures to any footprint and in any style. The only limits here are your budget and your imagination!

Roofing Styles

Each horse loafing shed will come with a choice in roofing style. These roofing types are designed to work well in specific climates. They include:

  • Regular roofs

A regular roof features rounded corners and horizontally placed paneling. This modern look is great for climates with minimal wind and rain.

  • A-frame horizontal roofs

An A-frame roof has overhanging awnings, a sharp roof peak, and horizontal paneling, making it a great mid-level option that’s designed to handle high winds but minimal rainfall.

  • Vertical roofs

Our premium option, vertical roofs, feature vertically arranged panels that allow debris to fall harmlessly away from your structure, keeping it clean and minimizing the need for maintenance.

Colors

Your metal building doesn’t have to be a dull, colorless affair. With a building from Boss Buildings, you’ll be able to choose between a vast array of colors to suit any aesthetic or palette! And if you’re looking for a great color combination, you can change the shades of your trim, roofing, and even doors!

Doors and Windows

If you’re looking to add additional entryways or simply want to let in some natural light, we have a great assortment of doors and windows!

Anchors

The anchor system our installation crews use will depend on your chosen foundation. For soil or gravel foundations, auger-like anchors are screwed into the ground to secure your structure. For asphalt, installation crews will likely use spiked stake anchors. And concrete slabs will require specialized bolts that are drilled directly into the pad.

Gauges

As the industry standard, most residential structures will be built using 14-gauge framing and 29-gauge paneling. However, for heavy-duty use and regions with violent weather patterns, you may want to upgrade to our reinforced 12-gauge frames and 26-gauge panels.

Certifications

The certification process is a standardized system that ensures a structure is capable of withstanding the wind, snow, and seismic forces in a particular area. Local building authorities often require certification if you hope to secure a building permit for your structure.

Horse Loafing Sheds Are Great for a Wide Variety of Purposes

It’s true! Loafing sheds aren’t just for lying about anymore! In fact, they’re perfect for a wide range of purposes, including:

Hay Storage

Keeping ample food supplies for your horses and animals is crucial to weathering winter seasons. And loafing sheds are a fantastic way to keep this vital part of your farm safe, dry, and protected.

Horse Stalls

Not only do these buildings work well to give horses a place to shelter, but they can also be improved with horse stalls and your tack equipment. The only limits are your budget and imagination!

Equipment Storage

Keeping a farm in operation is challenging, even when all your large equipment is in working order. Loafing sheds are an excellent way to protect large tractors, combines, and other essential tools from rain, snow, dust, and sunlight.

Playhouses

Did you know these structures can be customized to make excellent playhouses for kids? With an endless array of customizations, you can transform a metal loafing shed into a fantastic play area for your children.

Calving or Fawning Stables

For farmers, birthing calves and fawns come with the territory. However, with a metal loafing shed, you’ll have a long-lasting, reliable shelter to keep your animals safe during delivery.

ATV Shelters

If you’re looking for a quick and easy place to store your ATVs, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes, a loafing shed is a great, cost-effective option. These buildings will keep your vehicles operating smoothly, rain or shine.

Building the Right Loafing Shed

Purchasing a metal loafing shed is a significant investment. And with any such investment, it pays to perform the necessary research to get the product you want and need. However, if you’re unfamiliar with metal buildings, the design process might seem a bit confusing. To help you make the most out of your new structure, we’ve put together a guide to building the right loafing shed.

Prepare Your Build Site

You’ll want to choose an installation site that rests above any natural water runoff, carefully removing debris and vegetation. This site will also need to be graded to ensure it is completely level. If you choose to have a concrete foundation, you’ll want to install your pad and allow time for it to fully cure before you install your structure.

Choose the Size of Your Structure

You’ll want to carefully consider what size structure you need. This will involve taking measurements of your installation site and working with a building specialist to determine the right-sized building for your needs.

Access

Does your property offer adequate access to your structure? If not, you’ll want to consider implementing a means of access, such as a gravel driveway, dirt road, or asphalt roadway.

Use the Right Materials for the Job

Choosing the proper manufacturer is a crucial part of getting a long-lasting structure. That’s precisely why you’ll want to use a company that uses galvanized steel products. This process ensures that your structure will resist moisture, rust, mold, mildew, and pests. By choosing a quality building material over an inferior alternative, you’ll ensure that your building lasts for years with little need for repair.

Adequate Ventilation

Since loafing sheds are designed to keep your animals cool during the hotter summer months, you’ll need to have plenty of ventilation. Whether passive ventilation such as windows and doors or active methods like fans, these tools will keep the air flowing in your structure, allowing it to maintain an even internal temperature.

Accessories, Add-ons, and Lean-tos

If your farm should ever need to grow, you’ll easily be able to expand your structure with a wide selection of add-ons and accessories.

Are Steel Loafing Sheds Worth the Investment?

Any construction project is destined to be a significant investment that requires time, resources, and clever planning. However, compared to similar-sized wooden structures, it becomes abundantly clear that metal buildings are far more cost-effective to build, own, and operate. Here’s why:

Cost of Construction

Metal buildings can be built at a fraction of the price compared to stick-built structures, saving you potentially thousands in material costs alone.

Flexibility

Steel buildings can be transformed into almost anything, from equipment sheds to fully-livable homes and apartments!

Longevity

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a structure that will last longer than a metal building. Wood rots. Concrete cracks. But steel perseveres.

Limited Repair Duties

Since metal structures are made using galvanized steel, they’ll naturally resist moisture infiltration, mold, mildew, and even pests. With nothing to decay and no pests to do damage, your building will last for years with minimal need for repairs.

Metal Loafing Shed Kits

Do you have a background in construction? Are you a natural-born handyman? Are you a fan of the DIY approach? If this sounds like you, you might be interested in our steel loafing kits. These kits come with everything you’d find in our standard metal buildings, except you install it yourself!

It’s a fantastic option for those who want the satisfaction of completing a job. And you’ll skip the wait for installation day, too!

The Cost of Metal Loafing Sheds

Boss Buildings is proud to offer a wide range of metal buildings for any application or purpose. However, these structures do tend to vary in price based on several factors, including:

Steel Costs

Raw steel is a valuable commodity that fluctuates in price based on demand, shipping costs, and other expenses. This can affect the cost of your loafing shed.

Customizations or Reinforcements

When you buy a metal loafing shed, you’ll have a wide range of customization and reinforcement options. However, these custom add-ons often require additional components or manpower, resulting in a higher final price.

Manufacturer’s Location

Boss Buildings uses a wide network of manufacturers to ensure everyone can enjoy our metal buildings, regardless of where you call home. However, some manufacturers may have slightly varying prices. These variations may affect the cost of your structure.

Installation Location

If your install site is in a location that’s difficult for our teams to reach, you may be charged additional fees for the resources required to complete the job.

The BOSS is Your Number One Source for All Things Metal Buildings

From loafing sheds to enormous industrial buildings and everything in between, Boss Buildings is happy to offer an extensive lineup of metal structures for any need. Our premium buildings are designed to stand tall against the elements and provide years of service. So, if you’ve been looking for a long-lasting, affordable option to keep your animals sheltered, you’ve come to the right place!

Give us a call today at (336) 673-3065 and let our team of building experts help you design and customize a structure that works for you and your favorite four-legged friends!

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