Protect Your Hay
Calhoun designs and installs hay storage buildings that protect feed from moisture, temperature changes, and ongoing exposure to the elements. Proper hay storage directly affects feed quality and livestock performance. A purpose-built structure keeps hay dry, reduces the risk of mold or contamination, and supports consistent airflow throughout the storage area.
Calhoun hay storage buildings use hot-dip galvanized steel frames combined with durable fabric systems engineered for agricultural use. These materials withstand rain, snow, wind, and sun while supporting daily equipment movement and long-term farm operations. By creating a controlled storage environment, farms reduce hay loss, maintain nutritional value, and protect both feed and equipment from premature deterioration.
Hay storage needs vary by operation. Bale size, storage capacity, climate conditions, equipment access, and future growth all influence the right building configuration. Calhoun provides custom storage hay building solutions, including fabric structures, Cover All buildings, and temporary structures that support livestock, dairy, and mixed-use agricultural operations throughout the United States and Canada.
BENEFITS
Calhoun hay storage buildings use hot dip galvanized steel frames paired with high density polyethylene fabric to handle constant exposure to weather and daily use. These materials protect stored hay from rain, snow, wind, and sun while supporting consistent performance in working environments.
Non conductive fabric helps regulate interior temperatures by limiting heat transfer, keeping stored hay more stable through seasonal changes. Combined with consistent airflow, this design helps reduce moisture buildup and protects feed quality during storage.
Clear span construction eliminates interior posts and obstructions, creating open floor space for hay stacking and equipment movement. Buildings can be sized from narrow layouts to wide spans up to 250 feet, with flexible lengths to match storage needs.
Steel framing is hot dip galvanized on interior and exterior surfaces to resist corrosion and weather exposure. This treatment reduces maintenance demands and helps protect the structure in environments where moisture, snow, and sun are constant factors.
Ventilation features support steady air movement throughout the structure, helping limit condensation and reduce the risk of moisture related damage to stored hay.
Open interiors and generous sidewall heights allow loaders, conveyors, and other equipment to move easily within the building. This layout supports efficient handling and safer access to stored hay and feed supplies.
Options
Calhoun offers multiple hay storage building systems built to support varying storage volumes, equipment access needs, and farm operations. Each option delivers consistent protection and flexible layouts that fit how farms operate.
Fabric storage buildings give farms a flexible way to protect hay while maintaining airflow and efficient access. Calhoun designs fabric structures that support both round and square bale storage, provide natural light, and install efficiently on working farm sites. These buildings scale easily as storage needs change and adapt well to operations that require open space for equipment and mixed agricultural use.
Cover-all buildings, create wide, clear span storage areas using tensioned fabric over steel frames. Calhoun installs these structures for operations that move high volumes of hay and rely on frequent equipment access. Large openings and open interiors support faster loading, safer handling, and consistent daily use in demanding farm environments.
Temporary storage structures help farms respond to seasonal demand, harvest surges, or short-term capacity needs. Calhoun supplies and installs temporary options that provide dependable coverage without locking operations into permanent construction, giving farms flexibility as conditions change.
Why Calhoun
Covered storage limits exposure to rain, snow, and humidity, helping prevent mold, moisture damage, and nutrient loss.
Dry conditions and steady airflow help preserve nutritional value and palatability, supporting consistent livestock performance.
Clear span designs improve equipment access, speed up loading and stacking, and reduce handling obstacles.
Lower hay waste reduces replacement purchases and helps stabilize feed costs over time.
Calhoun works with agricultural operations to review storage requirements, bale configurations, equipment access, and site conditions. This planning stage ensures the building layout and structure type align with how the farm operates day-to-day.
Based on the project scope, Calhoun supplies fabric structures, Cover All buildings, or temporary building systems sized to support current storage demands while allowing flexibility for future changes.
Experienced installation crews handle anchoring, framing, and fabric tensioning to meet structural requirements and site conditions. Each installation follows proven methods used across industry projects throughout the U.S. and Canada.
As needs change, Calhoun remains available for repairs, fabric recovering, maintenance, and building relocation. This ongoing service capability allows operations to maintain or adapt their storage buildings over time.
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