5 Most Important Features of Commercial Sheds
Commercial sheds come in all shapes and sizes, however, there are some important features that commercial sheds need that make them compliant with building code regulations. Assuming that you’ve got a good idea on the design, location, size, height, all these factors have been taken into consideration. What are some of the most important features …
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Top 3 benefits of building a Spanlift yard cover
As a livestock farmer, it’s essential to keep your workers and animals safe, healthy and well-cared-for to reduce stress and ensure a quality animal product. One way to improve these conditions is by investing in a Spanlift yard cover. In this blog post, we will discuss the top three benefits of building a Spanlift yard …
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On-Farm Grain Storage, Why You Need One.
Benefits of a Grain Shed Storing grain on the farm is an essential investment for any agricultural operation. A grain shed not only protects your investment by keeping your grain safe and dry, but it also increases the efficiency of your operation by allowing easy storage and access, reducing the risk of spoilage. There are …
Why Choose Spanlift for Your Farm Shed
As a farmer or agricultural business owner, investing in a high-quality shed is crucial for protecting your equipment and storing your produce. Spanlift Australia, an Australian manufacturer, offers durable and customizable sheds that are specifically designed to meet the needs of the agricultural industry. Choosing an Australian-made shed ensures shorter lead times and improved delivery, …
3 Things Every Commercial Shed Owner Needs to Know
Your commercial shed investment is built to last generations, so how do you get it right? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach or silver bullet to execute a perfect shed, but rather a series of considerations. Productive and durable farm sheds are more than just a shed structure. These considerations lead to tailored and unique specifications for …
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Will Steel Prices Increase Again in 2022?
Short answer is yes, the longer you wait the more you’ll pay on steel prices. Here we uncover how you can lock in a price now and secure your shed for 2022, saving you money and stress. But first let’s talk about the misconceptions about the factors influencing steel prices. Misconceptions About Steel Prices The …
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Is Your On-Farm Grain Storage Ready for Harvest
As South Australians gear up for a near-record harvest, the feeling can be a bit daunting when considering grain storage – here’s why. While harvesting and crops are reaching amazing heights, their storage capacity isn’t. Felt nationwide, this predicament holds particular weight in the Eyre Peninsula. It’s hard to imagine what these large amounts are, …
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Why SA Wineries are Choosing Gorilla Barrel Racks
In previous years wineries have been migrating from barrel cradle to the barrel racks such as Gorilla Barrel Master. The trend toward larger format barrels such as the puncheon barrel has seen the standardisation of this format to Gorilla products barrel master puncheon. 2021 has shown its fair share of ups and downs, but a significant …
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Vineyard Workshop?
Your vineyard workshop becomes the hub of your vineyard and when done right, is built with the longevity to last generations – so what’s the price to get it right? The answer to this isn’t as cut and dry as it may seem. The factors that can influence your vineyard workshop are vast and it …
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Cheaper sheds: Are they lesser or misunderstood?
More expensive sheds are the better choice, right? Not necessarily – a cheaper shed has real value in the right circumstance. Similarly, a more expensive shed can reap major rewards in the right circumstance. too. The trick is identifying when which option will serve you best. We’ve seen this line get blurred over our 15 …
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The Hay Shed Checklist You Need to Use
Common mistakes to avoid when deciding where to build your hay shed What factors should you be considering when building your hay shed. Here we list some of the most common questions we get asked, and also one of the most important. With 15 years of experience behind us, the team at Spanlift know the …
5 benefits of an indoor riding arena
Investing in an indoor riding arena is a big decision but one most riders have thought about many times, often in the middle of winter when the rain is stinging their face as they canter around outside! But aside from the obvious bonus of not getting soaked in winter, what are the benefits to building …
4 Ways a Hay Shed Can Help You Through a Drought
The Australian climate in all its beauty can be harsh, building a hay shed can help you face some of the most extreme weather conditions. It wasn’t too long ago we found ourselves amid some of the harshest drought conditions faced in the nation’s recorded history. During the winter of 2019, we saw the rainfall …
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3 Things You Need To Know About Barrel Storage
Anyone in the industry knows that barrel storage is critical to the success of your business. With decades of experience in viticulture behind us, we know components that are a must – and some things to avoid. There are three major components to consider when exploring storage solutions and designs – let’s take a deep …
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What You Need to Know About the 2021 Steel Price
Inflating steel prices is something you can prepare for when it comes to building your shed and not getting slammed with massive price hikes. We’re working with over 15 years of experience behind us; hence you can trust we’ve been around this block a few times. Tapping into our knowledge and resources can help you …
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Covered Outdoor Learning Area for Lutheran College
COLA’s for a Better Learning Experience For many learning colleges, Covered Outdoor Learning Area’s are vital to providing a better learning experience for students. Enter Victor Harbour based learning institution Encounter Lutheran College with over 600 students, have been busy constructing school buildings on greenfield sites since 2001. Covered Outdoor Learning Area’s provide vital shade and …
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3 Reasons to Consider a Cattle Yard Cover
So, you’re looking at investing in a cattle yard cover and weighing up the benefits of the investment. We get it. We talk to cattle producers every week about this much-debated topic. In this blog, we share with you the real benefits we’ve seen from current customers who have invested in a Spanlift Yard …
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3 Things to Consider When Building a Machinery Shed
If you’re an Aussie farmer, investing in a new machinery shed is a big deal. Get it right, and work becomes easier, your farm equipment, tools and machinery are protected, and staff are generally happier. Get it wrong, and you’re up for frustrations and a long string of disappointments. There are 3 key things to …
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Steel Sheds Vs Purlin Sheds: Which Is Best?
A strong and reliable steel shed is considered a real investment in the agricultural industry. Farmers use sheds to protect their investments from the harsh environments many farmers work through, and shelter livestock from the inclement weather. Due to the value of the possessions and assets kept within the walls of a farm shed, it …
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Key Points To Consider When Building A Hay Shed
Are you planning to build a hay shed or fodder shed on your property? There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when it comes to building any type of shed. The team at Spanlift have been working collaboratively with both hay producers and exporters in South Australia, and with our experience …
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Is a Sheep Yard Cover a Good Investment?
There are many benefits to investing in a sheep yard cover, here we explore what the main benefits are and look at a real-life case study. Sheep Yard Covers Protect You and Your Livestock Both sheep yards and cattle yards have seen the benefits of protecting animals during harsh climates. For many cattle yard owners …
New Winery building completed by Spanlift
This new winery shed in finishing stages at Nuriootpa, SA has the works! Including roller doors, sliding doors, internal walls, PA doors, different sized bays, and internal lining this is quite some shed. Actually it is 2 sheds side by side, and joined into an existing shed on the property. Looking really nice and our …
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Hay market: Growers optimise Quality
This means Hay Sheds achieve payback periods of less than two years… The business case for hay sheds is strong indeed. As Hay growers prepare to cut their paddocks for silage or hay, a generous inventory of hay remains in sheds across southeast Australia. The days are getting longer, and according to hay growers in …
15 ways to provide outstanding in-house environmental control AND use less energy and reduce operating costs
Greater emphasis will be placed on reducing operating costs, particularly energy costs, in the design and construction of the poultry houses of tomorrow. There are a lot of questions as to what the future holds for the poultry industry. One thing, however, is certain. Poultry houses will have to be designed and built with a …
Spanlift PoultryHouse hosts International Poultry delegate
Spanlift PoultryHouse Barns were pleased to host international poultry delegate Alo Mohan at one of our farms in Australia this week. Alo lives in the northeast of Ireland and has served as the National Poultry Chairman for the last 4 years. In 2013 he received the Nuffield Scholarship to further study research and development in …
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