A Serious Mt Tyson Farm Shed

A proper farming operation is home to a lot of equipment. Tractors, implements, vehicles, tools and trailers. It all needs somewhere to live - somewhere safe and secure. 

That’s where a solid and dependable farm shed is invaluable on a farm like this one in Mt Tyson. 

With a combination of secure, enclosed storage, open bays and a covered awning, this will be a centrepoint of farm operations for decades to come. At more than 25 metres long, it’s got the room to make that happen. 

Let’s look at some of the features we love about this farm shed. 

Mt Tyson Farm Shed Features

300-plus Square Metre Footprint

Let’s start with the dimensions:

12m wide x 25.4m long x 5m high

That gives this shed a footprint of more than 300 square metres, with the 5m height providing plenty of clearance for larger farm machinery and equipment.

For a shed on a rural property, this kind of scale makes sense. The owner has plenty of space to work with, so there’s no point squeezing everything into a smaller building. 

If you have the capacity to go big on a shed, its best to do it from the outset. It’s far more seamless to grow into the size of your shed, than to go smaller initially and outgrow your shed. 

Open-Sided Bays for Easy Access

There’s a reason most farm sheds include open bays - they’re a practical design that suits agricultural operations. Often, you need to get machinery in and out of cover without having to open roller doors. With open bays such as the ones on this shed, you can drive equipment straight underneath the roof, park up and get moving again just as easily.

Open bays are especially powerful when combined with a secure enclosed area. You get the best of both worlds on your farm that way. 

Masses of Enclosed Space

Let’s talk about that enclosed area now. Some gear you don’t want sitting out in the open, and some you’d feel more comfortable about if it was locked away at night. 

A large portion of this Mt Tyson farm shed is fully enclosed, giving the owner a secure place for machinery, vehicles, tools and other valuable equipment. Lock the doors and everything is safely tucked away rather than sitting out where it can be easily accessed.

Toowoomba and the Darling Downs can throw plenty of weather at a shed over the years. An enclosed space keeps expensive gear away from driving rain, dust, harsh sun and conditions that can shorten its working life. When you have enclosed space you can manage equipment exposure better. 

A Large Awning at the End

At the end of the shed is a large awning that extends the roofline beyond the enclosed building and creates another protected area on the concrete slab below.

Awnings like this one always end up getting used far more than you thought they would. Parking machinery, working on equipment, loading and unloading - or even a spot for a lunchtime barbecue. No walls, no worries. 

Three Large Steel-Line Roller Doors

Of course, there’s no point having a huge enclosed area if you can’t easily get your gear inside.

Three Steel-Line roller doors take care of that on this Mt Tyson farm shed.

Two of the openings measure 4200mm high x 4000mm wide, providing very decent clearance for larger machinery. There’s also a 3000mm x 3000mm roller door for smaller vehicles and everyday access.

All three doors are finished in Night Sky®, blending almost seamlessly into the dark exterior of the shed. They look good, and they enhance the functionality of the enclosed shed area.

Monument® from Wall to Roof

This is a bold, darker colour scheme that looks great on a rural block of land or wide open farm spaces. 

Colorbond® Monument® corrugated iron has been used vertically across the walls and continues across the roof. Complementing it is Night Sky® gutters and barge capping.

The darker colour choice on a larger steel structure like this one gives it a clean, modern appearance, while the corrugated profile still makes it look right at home on a rural property. You can see how nicely it sits against the surrounding fields.

Two Larnec PA Doors

Roller doors are great when machinery is coming and going. They’re less convenient when you just want to duck inside and grab something.

That’s why we’ve also included two 820mm Larnec PA doors.

They’re a handy way for foot traffic to come and go without needing to operate one of the much larger roller doors every time.

It’s a small feature, but one the owner will probably use just about every day.

Classic Gable Roof

The main building uses a 10-degree gable roof, giving the shed its classic rural profile. At 12 metres wide and 25.4 metres long, it’s a substantial roof area. The relatively low pitch keeps the overall profile neat while still providing the drainage and internal clearance you’d expect from a purpose-built farm shed. It’s straightforward and practical, while looking good on the build.

High-Density Concrete Slab

A big shed like this one needs a concrete slab to match. We use high-density 32 MPa concrete on all our slabs. That’s the kind that goes into roads and bridges - the kind that will stand up to years of heavy vehicles and machinery coming and going. With edge beams and piers under every column, this is a slab designed for hard farm work.

BlueScope Steel Frame

This is a big build with a lot of steel involved. Underneath all that roofing and cladding you need a powerful steel frame. At Stockman, we only rely on one brand for this - BlueScope Steel. They’re a local Australian company that’s tried and tested in the harshest of conditions. We know this steel frame won’t let our customer down, because it’s built from Australia’s finest steel. When you structure weights a hefty 9,659kg, that confidence is important.

Build Your Farm Shed with Stockman Sheds

Running a busy farm near Toowoomba or around South East Queensland and a shed that won’t let you down? Get in touch with the Stockman Sheds team for a chat.

We’ll work with your property and how you plan to use the shed, then create a fully custom design around it. Enclosed bays, open bays, awnings, roller doors, extra height, additional access… if it makes your shed work better, let’s talk about it.

Our team take care of the complete project, from design and council approvals through to the concrete slab and construction. We make it as stress-free as possible for you. 

Give it a try today. Call 0493 791 972 or click here to get a quote.