<p>Crop Storage Buildings</p>

Crop Storage Buildings

Sheltrix crop storage buildings provide covered space for harvested produce, crop bins, crates, pallets and seasonal agricultural supplies. We configure the building around the crop, packaging method and handling process so harvest loads can be received, stored and dispatched with practical access.

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Crop Storage Buildings for
Harvest, Produce & Agricultural Supplies

Crop storage covers more than grain. Farms may need space for field bins, produce crates, bagged crops, seed supplies or harvested commodities waiting for sorting, packing or transport. A dedicated covered building separates these materials from direct weather exposure and creates a defined area for post-harvest handling.

Harvested Crop Storage

Harvested Crop Storage
Produce Bins & Crates

Produce Bins & Crates
Palletized Crop Storage

Palletized Crop Storage
Seed & Agricultural Supplies

Seed & Agricultural Supplies
Field-Side Staging

Field-Side Staging
Seasonal Overflow Storage

Seasonal Overflow Storage

Different crops have different storage requirements. A building for packaged or short-term staging has different needs from a facility intended to hold fresh produce for an extended period. 

Plan the Layout
Around Harvest Movement

Harvest operations can bring large volumes into the yard over a short period. Storage layout affects how quickly vehicles can unload, where full bins are placed and how crops are moved toward sorting, packing or dispatch.

Building width and length should account for the number and size of bins, crates or pallets, along with the equipment used to move them. Door locations and clearances should support forklifts, tractors, trailers or other vehicles without forcing tight turns through the storage area.

Where several crops or grades are handled, the layout can reserve distinct areas for different materials and keep routes for incoming harvest separate from outgoing loads. These choices help the building support the operation instead of becoming a bottleneck during peak periods.

If produce arrives in reusable bins, include room for empty-bin staging and the movement of full bins toward packing or dispatch. For bagged or palletized crops, consider where pallets will be received, inspected and stored, and make sure those activities do not cross the route used for outgoing loads. Storage needs should be checked for each crop rather than assuming one layout suits the whole harvest.

Match the Building to
Crop Storage Requirements

A covered structure helps limit direct rain, snow and sun exposure, but not every crop can be stored safely under the same conditions. Some harvested products need airflow; others may require controlled temperature and humidity, curing, refrigeration or specific sanitation practices.

If the crop needs active environmental control, those systems must be included in the project specification and sized for the product and storage period. A general fabric building should not be assumed to function as a cold room or long-term controlled-atmosphere store without the appropriate design.

Floor conditions, cleanliness, pest management and drainage around loading areas also affect the suitability of a crop storage building. These operational requirements should be considered alongside the structure itself.

Designed for Farm
Sites & Seasonal Loads

Crop storage buildings are exposed to site-specific weather and ground conditions. We can engineer the structure around applicable wind and snow loads, building dimensions, openings, foundations, anchoring and local building requirements.

The installation plan should include delivery access, machinery movement, turning space and any seasonal constraints that could affect preparation. If forklifts or loaders will operate inside, access and floor conditions need to suit those loads and movements.

Structural drawings and calculations can be provided where required. Any special requirements related to the crop, storage equipment or environmental systems should be established before the project is finalized.

Durable Covered Space
for Agricultural Storage

Our fabric buildings use hot-dip galvanized steel framing for corrosion resistance and long-term structural performance. The building size, openings and enclosure can be developed around the crop-storage method and the way harvest is handled at the site.

Our published building coverage includes a 20-year structural guarantee and a 10-year fabric guarantee, alongside a 5-year spare-parts warranty, subject to the selected configuration and applicable terms. Any refrigeration, humidity control or specialist crop-storage systems must be specified separately where required.

Plan Your Crop
Storage Building

Tell us what crop or commodity will be stored, whether it is loose, bagged, crated or palletized, how long it must remain on site and what equipment will handle it. We can use those details to develop a suitable building configuration and identify project requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Crop Storage Buildings Used For?

They provide covered space for harvested crops, produce bins, crates, pallets, seed supplies, agricultural materials and temporary harvest staging.

Which Crops Are Suitable for Covered Storage?

Suitability depends on the crop and its storage requirements. Packaged or short-term staged crops differ from fresh produce that requires controlled temperature, humidity or other environmental systems.

How Should a Crop Storage Building Be Sized?

Plan around crop volume, bin or pallet dimensions, equipment clearance, aisle widths, delivery routes and the expected flow of incoming and outgoing loads.

Does a Fabric Building Provide Refrigerated Storage?

Not by itself. Refrigeration or climate-control systems must be included in the project design where the crop requires them.

How Can Crop Types Be Kept Organized?

The floor plan can reserve separate areas for different crops, grades, packaging types or stages of handling, while preserving clear routes for vehicles and handling equipment.

What Site Factors Matter for Crop Storage?

Drainage, ground conditions, vehicle access, wind and snow loads, openings, anchoring and any sanitation or environmental-control needs should be reviewed.

Can Crop Storage Buildings Provide Seasonal Overflow Space?

Yes. Depending on the configuration, they can provide temporary or longer-term capacity during harvest peaks or facility changes.

What Details Should Be Shared Before Designing Crop Storage?

Specify the crop, packaging or bin type, expected duration, environmental conditions, volume, handling equipment and how produce will move to packing or dispatch.