Craig Shand
Client Stories
“We couldn’t be happier with the end result! From the sales team, to the top notch construction crew… we have nothing but good things to say!”
Craig Shand
Owner, Shand Farms
Machine Sheds That Help You Farm Smarter
Investing in a machine shed isn’t a luxury; it’s simply a smart business decision that pays off from day one. By protecting weather-sensitive farm equipment inside an agricultural storage building, you reduce repair and maintenance costs, avoid costly downtime during critical seasons, and preserve trade-in value.
With a post frame machine shed engineered for strength, efficiency, and durability, you can farm with confidence knowing your equipment and your livelihood are protected.
Custom Cold Storage Solutions Built Around Your Operation
Our personal approach to agricultural storage building construction creates solutions tailored to the way you farm, incorporating features that bring convenience and smoother workflows to your everyday operations.
Pull-Through Access
Accessible Farm Equipment Storage
Opposing bi-fold or overhead doors provide oversized openings for large machinery while creating pull-through access in and out of the cold storage building.
Machine sheds with direct access on both sides of the building make tractor storage easier, eliminating the frustration of shuffling equipment before starting your day.
Natural Lighting Solutions
Brighter Interiors
Built-in natural lighting in machine sheds improves visibility throughout the farm season, supporting long days during harvest or seeding.
Wall light panels, sunshine doors, and window options integrated into bi-fold doors are cost-effective solutions to reduce reliance on artificial lighting and create a brighter space for working.
Extended Storage Capabilities
Cost-Effective Outdoor Storage
Not all equipment, implements, or materials require fully enclosed, indoor protection. Adding a lean-to to your machine shed extends the functional storage space while keeping budgets under control.
Trailers, tillage implements, and older equipment may not require indoor storage, but a safe space under a lean-to adds protection while keeping room indoors for your most valuable combines and tractors.
Multi-Use Facilities
Fulfilling Storage & Workspace Needs
Extend your machine shed plans to include a heated shop, hay storage, or office space to keep key parts of your operation under one roof.
Creating a multi-use machine shed can be achieved by adding a demising wall to divide cold storage from insulated spaces within the same building, or by connecting multiple buildings together. Either way, the result is a single structure that supports the full scope of your operation.
Our Work
Agricultural Storage Building Gallery
Explore recent examples of our post frame machine sheds, cold storage buildings, and agricultural storage projects.
Insights & Planning Resources for Your Machine Shed
Investing in a machine shed or agricultural storage building is a decision that deserves careful consideration and planning. Our resources are designed to help you understand key considerations, so you can plan with confidence and get more value from your building.
Heated Farm Shops
Stay productive through harsh weather and extreme temperatures in an insulated, heated workshop.
Livestock Barns
Keep livestock comfortable and healthy in a purpose-built barn for cattle, sheep, or poultry farms.
Hay Sheds
Extend the life of your hay and feed by protecting it from moisture to reduce the cost of spoilage.
Client Stories
Jeremy Blocksom
Client Stories
“Being a Remuda customer, you’re looked after. They explain everything to you. Great crew and people to work with. No complaints.”
Jeremy Blocksom
Acreage Owner
Sonja Pfeiffer-Alves
Client Stories
“I chose a Remuda building because of the customer service. From the first phone call, they wanted to make sure they got every detail right.”
Sonja Pfeiffer-Alves
Business Owner
Robert Fasoli
Client Stories
“Everyone was helpful with selecting the right features for my home. Their answer was yes every time. No problem, we can do that.”
Robert Fasoli
Home Owner
John Adonyi
Client Stories
“My favorite thing about working with Remuda was the people. I wasn’t just a number. They took the time to answer all my questions.”
John Adonyi
Business Owner
Machine Shed FAQs
In agriculture, a cold storage building refers to unheated equipment storage buildings designed to protect machinery from damaging weather. Cold storage buildings are also commonly referred to as machine sheds, equipment storage buildings, or equipment sheds, but the terms are often used interchangeably.
A well-built machine shed is designed to last for decades (often 60-70 years or more). With proper materials, engineering, and construction, post frame machine sheds offer long-term durability and performance in demanding rural environments. Regular maintenance and quality components help ensure your building continues to protect your equipment and deliver value over time.
Post frame construction (commonly known as pole barn construction) builds on a proven system to deliver strength, efficiency, and flexibility. Widely spaced structural posts allow for large clear spans, making it easier to store and access equipment without interior obstacles.
Compared to traditional building methods, post frame machine sheds are often more cost-effective to construct, faster to build, and better suited for agricultural use, delivering long-term performance and value.
The right machine shed size depends primarily on the equipment you need to store, plus allowing room for future growth. Equipment dimensions and the quantity you’ll store determine building width, height, length, and door sizes.
The cost of a machine shed in Canada varies based on size, design complexity, and site conditions. Factors such as building dimensions, door configurations, and additional features like attached shops all influence the required materials and man hours.
Rather than relying on rough estimates, it’s recommended you contact a machine shed builder for a quote that accounts for your site conditions and specific building plans.