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
Stop Losing Money to Weather & Moisture
Hay storage is often overlooked, but the wrong solution can create avoidable losses that directly impact your bottom line. Without proper protection, moisture and weather exposure wreak havoc, reducing feed quality and bale weight.
A well-designed post frame hay storage building helps preserve dry matter and nutritional value while protecting your investment with the strength and durability Western Canadian farmers demand.
Custom Hay Sheds & Barns Built Around Your Operation
Whether you’re storing hay for cattle feed or to sell after harvest, our personal approach to hay barn construction creates purpose-built facilities tailored to the way you farm, incorporating features that bring convenience and smoother workflows to your everyday operations.
Open-Sided or Enclosed Designs
Flexible Protection for a Variety of Needs
Open-sided hay sheds allow consistent airflow, helping manage moisture and the risk of spoilage. Fully enclosed hay barns provide a higher level of protection from driving snow and rain, keeping stored bales drier in more exposed conditions.
Each approach offers a different combination of protection, cost, and ventilation, making it possible to match the building to site exposure, storage requirements, and handling preferences.
Equipment Access
Designed for Efficient Handling & Flow
Clear interior spans, well-planned post spacing, and properly sized overhead doors make it easy for tractors, loaders, and equipment to move freely in and out of the hay storage building.
Drive-through layouts and multi-side access points improve efficiency, supporting faster loading, unloading, and daily storage.
Scalable Storage
Built to Grow Alongside Your Operation
Post frame construction allows for straightforward hay barn or shed expansion as storage needs increase. This flexibility makes it easier to adapt storage buildings for hay as needs change.
Additional space can be added by extending the structure with new posts and trusses, avoiding the complexity of major structural renovations.
Our Work
Hay Shed Gallery
Explore recent examples of our post frame hay storage buildings, including hay sheds and hay barns.
Insights & Planning Resources for Your Hay Storage Building
Investing in a hay 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.
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Client Stories
Jeremy Blocksom
Client Stories
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Jeremy Blocksom
Acreage Owner
Sonja Pfeiffer-Alves
Client Stories
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Sonja Pfeiffer-Alves
Business Owner
Robert Fasoli
Client Stories
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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
Hay Storage Building FAQs
The right size depends entirely on the volume of hay stored, bale type (round or square), and inventory turnover, and should be decided on a case-by-case basis. The storage needs of a large hay producer vary greatly from those of a smaller cattle operation. In either case, hay storage buildings range from small footprints to extremely large footprints and can fit a wide range of operations.
Proper hay storage is about controlling moisture in bales, which is the primary cause of spoilage and nutrient loss. Well-designed structures balance shelter from precipitation with airflow to help maintain quality over time.
For a full breakdown of how hay storage buildings protect against moisture and why it matters, read our recent blog.
Yes. Ventilation is critical to managing moisture and preventing condensation. While natural airflow in open-sided hay shelters provides proper ventilation, enclosed hay barns may need to integrate mechanical ventilation, such as exhaust fans.
Although the two terms can be used interchangeably, a hay shed typically refers to an open-sided structure. A hay barn, on the other hand, is usually fully enclosed.
Neither option is universally better than the other. Rather, each approach moisture management and airflow in different ways, and the best choice depends on your needs, plus site exposure, climate, and budget considerations.
A reputable post frame builder with experience in hay sheds and hay barns can provide a recommendation based on your operation.