Hay Sheds Built to Last and Built for Airflow
Hay isn’t cheap, and once it’s wet, mouldy or sun-bleached you feel it fast: in feed quality and in the cheque book. We design hay sheds around airflow first, then your bale type, your storage volume and how your loader moves in and out. Then we supply the kit or build the lot.
At a glance
We recommend a layout based on your bale handling and airflow, not just what you store
Explore the layouts below. Each can be adjusted to suit your property and the way you’ll use it.
Open bay hay sheds
Easy drive-through access and great airflow: the practical choice for day-to-day hay storage where you’re loading in and out constantly and want the stack to breathe.
- Open front
- Strong airflow
- Fast loader access
American barn style hay sheds
A central bay flanked by lean-tos, great for multi-bay layouts and future extensions, with plenty of covered volume and clean separation between stack and access lanes.
- Multi-bay
- Extension-ready
- High volume
Gable roof hay sheds
Classic, strong and efficient. A gable pitch sheds water well and gives you usable height for tall stacks, with roof design tuned to your runoff and ventilation needs.
- Classic pitch
- Good runoff
- Tall stacks
Multi-purpose machinery + hay sheds
A smart option for mixed-use storage: layout planning that keeps hay airflow right and machinery access clean, with sensible separation and clearances so one building does both jobs properly.
- Mixed-use
- Airflow-planned
- One footprint
Custom configuration hay sheds
You don’t need fancy: you need fit for purpose. We tailor span, bay spacing, stack height and openings to match your bale size, equipment width and how you actually handle hay on-farm.
- Your bale size
- Your stack plan
- Your gear
Space for the stack and the next load.
A useful hay shed considers the whole job: getting a load in, stacking it, keeping it protected and reaching the bales you need later.
What to plan for
Start with your storage needsUse your bale format, expected volume and handling method to work through the footprint.
Leave room for the loaderPlan entry height and working space around stacks, with a clear route for loading and unloading.
Consider weather and airflowWork through the orientation, openings and roof cover for the way the shed will be used.
Think about the groundPlan drainage and access around the shed so wet weather doesn’t make storage harder to reach.
The right fit for your property
Engineered for your site
Your stack height, loader clearance and preferred openings inform the frame layout. We’ll work through the site’s wind conditions, structural specification and access requirements before settling on a design.
Talk through your site →
A drive-through shed with access at both ends.
Plan the space around your hay season.
Bale sizes, storage volume and loading access all shape a useful hay shed. Start with the way you handle your hay, then talk through the layout and site details with us.
Already have a project in mind? Enquire nowFind a useful starting point
Three questions to help you work out the space and support you need. Explore without leaving your contact details.
A few useful details
Sizes and options depend on the design and site engineering. We’ll confirm the specification in your quote.
Four reasons farmers trust us to protect their fodder
Expert design for hay storage
Hay storage is about airflow, access and keeping weather off. We design around your bale type, stacking method and how you move in and out with machinery.
Premium Australian materials
Every shed is built around Australian-made BlueScope Steel, with COLORBOND steel options. If a component ever has to come from elsewhere, it’s named on your quote — before you sign.
Built for decades, not seasons
Strong frames, sensible clearances and details that stop the usual issues: water entry, poor ventilation, awkward access and overflow from undersized gutters.
Kit supply or full build
Go kit-only for your own builder, or have us handle design, engineering, build, install and handover end-to-end with clear scope and practical site planning.
SHEDSAFE ACCREDITED
Confidence starts with the right specification.
Rural Built Co is ShedSafe accredited. The program independently reviews shed engineering design principles. For your shed, we work through the site, intended use and wind requirements so you can understand the specification behind the quote.
Australian-made steel. Any exception named on your quote.
All our sheds are built around Australian-made steel from BlueScope, with cladding and finish options including COLORBOND. A shed built from premium Australian materials protects far more value than it costs.
Australian-made BlueScope steel construction
COLORBOND finishes to match existing sheds or keep it classic rural
Gutter systems sized properly so they cope when it actually buckets down
Strong frames and corrosion resistance for real rural weather exposure
Plan around the stack, the season and the loader.
Bale size is only part of the picture. Think about peak storage, loading days and how weather reaches the stack. We can work through those details with you.
Try your ideas in 3D
Have a play with the shed designer, then bring your ideas to us. We can help work through what suits your site.
Open the 3D designerSize & storage volumeBase the footprint on your busiest season.
- Safe stack heights for your bale type
- Flexible bay spacing to suit your stack plan and machinery width
- Clear loader and truck movement inside
- Room to expand as your operation grows
Ventilation & airflowKeep airflow in the conversation from the start.
- Ventilation and airflow designed around hay storage reality
- Open bays and partial enclosures to keep the stack breathing
- Orientation to prevailing wind and weather exposure
- Ventilation upgrades for humid or high-rainfall areas
Openings & accessLeave a practical path for loading and unloading.
- Open bays, partial enclosures and drive-through concepts
- Bay widths and door heights set for your loader clearance
- Layouts so you’re not clipping posts or fighting tight turns
Roof pitch & designBalance cover, runoff and usable clearance.
- Gable roofs: classic, strong, efficient
- Roof pitch tuned to runoff, ventilation and usable clearance
- Lean-to extensions for extra cover without reworking the whole shed
- Designs recommended for your site, not just what looks good on paper
Profiles & colourKeep the new shed in step with the rest of the property.
- Customisable sheeting profiles using Australian-made options
- COLORBOND colour selection to match existing sheds or your home
- Finishes that keep it classic rural where that’s the look you want
Weather sealing & verminWork through exposed sides and storage protection.
- Discuss where wind-driven rain reaches the stack and which sides need more protection.
- Consider weather protection alongside the ventilation your storage needs.
- Ask about suitable gap and vermin-proofing options for the proposed enclosure.
Three ways to build with us
From supplying an engineered kit you build yourself, to a complete dirt-to-door project: every option is engineered to your site and made from Australian steel.
Kit + Build Support
We supply the engineered kit and back you up while you build it.
- Engineered kit, designed to your site and wind region
- Australian-made BlueScope steel
- Full plans, specs and engineering certificate
- Hands-on build guidance and on-call support
- You arrange the concrete foundations
- You and your crew do the build
Best for hands-on owners and trades who want a pro in their corner.
Foundations + Build Only
Already bought a kit elsewhere? We pour the foundations and build it for you.
- Engineered concrete foundations and site works
- We erect your kit: our own machinery, no crane-hire delays
- One accountable team on the ground
- Workmanship we stand behind
- You supply the kit (BYO)
- Design and engineering comes with your kit
Best for owners who already have a kit and want it built right.
Complete Project Build
Design, kit, concrete foundations and build, the lot, handled by us.
- Design and engineering to your site
- Australian-made kit supplied
- Concrete foundations, hardstand and drainage
- Full build and erection by our own crew
- One point of accountability, dirt to door
Best for owners who want it fully turnkey.
Real sheds we’ve built across the region
Hay sheds on working properties — drive-through access, honest clearances and airflow where it matters.
How we build your hay shed: first call to handover
Site-specific quote & assessment
You tell us what you’re storing, where it’s going and how you handle bales. We ask the right questions and keep it practical.
Custom design & engineering
Your shed is designed to suit your site conditions, airflow and the compliance requirements for your location.
Manufacturing & delivery
Australian-made steel, cut and marked, with planned delivery and our own gear standing by.
Construction & installation
We build and install with a clear plan for access, timing and safety on site, or kit supply with support.
Quality inspection & handover
Final checks, a tidy handover and a shed that’s ready to work. We call back a month later to check it’s holding up.
Questions, answered
Primarily hay and fodder storage, but many are designed to support machinery storage, feed handling and general farm operations as well.
Less spoilage, better feed quality, fewer handling issues, and far more reliable access in bad weather.
Yes: bay widths, clearances, access points and layouts can all be designed around your loader, truck or stacking method.
It depends on your bale type, stacking height and bay layout. Tell us what you run, round or square, and we’ll design to suit.
Usually site access, a stable base or hardstand plan, and drainage considerations. We’ll guide you on what’s needed for your site.
Delivery depends on shed size and location. We’ll be upfront about freight and logistics in your quote: no hidden surprises.
Rules vary by council and shed size and use. We can help you understand whether approvals are likely and provide the documentation that typically supports them.
Types of Hay Sheds
Request a quote
Machinery Sheds
Your machinery is one of the biggest investments on the property, and leaving it out in the sun,…
Horse Shelters
A good horse setup does more than get them out of the weather: it protects your horses, keeps…
Shed Kits
Planning a small, medium, or large shed kit? Tell us what it needs to do and where it’s…
A hay shed that protects your feed and fits how you operate
Share your location, bale type, storage volume and machinery access, and we’ll recommend a layout that makes sense and price it clearly: no costly surprises.