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Tallgrass Dairy

Posted on October 3, 2015 at 12:32 am.

Challenge – Starting a goat dairy
Solution – Hercules Truss Arch building
Size – 65′ wide x 90′ long
Application – Goat housing

Before he could put the plan into action, Mike needed to find a cost-effective structure to house the dairy. Already familiar with the ClearSpan manufacturing facility housed in a Hercules Truss Arch Building at ClearSpan’s Dyersville, IA location, Mike chose a 65’ wide by 90’ long Hercules Truss Arch Building with end panels. After installing the structure, Mike and Karen are not disappointed. Mike says, “We expected good light and air quality, but it is even better than expected. Visitors always comment on how fresh the air is in the building, even with over 100 animals in it. Our two-stage sidewall curtains have allowed consistent fresh air without drafts hitting the animals or anyone who is working in the barn.”

Joe and David start milking the goats at 6 am and then again at 5:30 in the evening, with Mark’s help. “Even in weather extremes, the building is still great to work in,” Mike explains, “making it easier to face chores when weather conditions are unfavorable. The animals always appear comfortable.”

He continues, “The ClearSpan building is our first hoop structure so we had a lot of questions. The ClearSpan staff was very good about addressing them. Our biggest question now is when we should build the next one for the young stock.”

For more information on Tallgrass Dairy and their ClearSpan building, contact Mike Gregoricka at mgregordvm@aol.com.

Mike Gregoricka

Swampy Oak Farm & Stable

Posted on October 3, 2015 at 12:29 am.

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Challenge – Running a successful boarding facility
Solution – Hercules Truss Arch Building
Size – 72′ wide x 160′ long
Application – Indoor riding arena

When Katie and Gary McClure built a new barn on their property three years ago, they decided to open their own boarding facility. Their next step was to look into indoor riding arena options. Katie explains, “In order to have a good boarding facility, we needed to have an indoor arena.” She continues, “I also always wanted to have my own indoor arena. We are located in Northeast Ohio and we experience winter weather from November until April; I almost had to stop riding in those months.”

They compared the prices of metal, wood and fabric buildings, and discovered that fabric structures were the most economical of the three building types. Katie was also attracted to the fact that fabric structures do not require daytime artificial light. She says, “Metal and wood buildings have to be lit basically anytime you’re in the building, day or night.” They chose a 72′ wide by 160′ long ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Building.

The ClearSpan indoor riding arena is working out well for the McClures. As well as offering it as part of their boarding services, they are also able to rent arena time. Katie says, “Horses that have never been in an indoor arena adjust really well to it. There are no dark corners or shadows for the horses to be afraid of. The arena is very bright, which makes it very nice to ride in.” The height and openness also allow them to set up jumps without worrying about riders hitting their heads.

A true test of the durability of their ClearSpan arena is how well it withstands the weather. “We have had over 100″ of snow in the past two months and it has held up with no problems,” explains Katie. She continues, “I was quite surprised at how well it has withstood the high winds we get around here. There is no flapping or vibrating noise.” According to Katie, “The building is a joy to ride in.”

For more information on Swampy Oak Farm and Stable and their ClearSpan arena, visit www.SwampyOakFarm.com.

Swampy Oak

Stony Brook Manufacturing Company

Posted on October 3, 2015 at 12:26 am.

Written by clearspa_wp

Challenge – Expansion
Solution – Hercules Truss Arch Building
Size – 45′ wide x 100′ long
Application – Manufacturing and steel fabrication

When Stony Brook Manufacturing Company needed to expand their production space, they didn’t have to think twice about what kind of building would be ideal for their operations. “We know steel, and we knew the ClearSpan building would work great for us,” says company president, Graham Scaife.

“We noticed the Hercules Truss Arch Buildings in one of ClearSpan’s affiliate companies’ catalogs. The catalog did a great job of explaining the structure. We were looking for a well-engineered, inexpensive building that could handle snow loads and go up quickly. The building we bought has performed just the way the catalog described it. The engineering is well done. It was fast to construct. Snow has never been a problem. We couldn’t be happier,” explains Scaife.

Established in 1992, Stony Brook Manufacturing makes signal poles, traffic supports, structures, cable rails and custom fences and gates out of steel and aluminum pipes for New York area contractors.

A team of 11 associates manufacture, finish and paint onsite. According to Scaife, the ClearSpan building has made production go much easier. He explains that since they purchased it, “fabrication has speeded up, largely because there is so much more floor space. The benefit is clear—production has increased. It is 60% higher per month.”

“We love it,” he says. “There’s no need for daytime lighting, the cost is good, the clear open span is unbeatable. The ClearSpan building is a good deal.”

For more on how ClearSpan helped Stony Brook Manufacturing, give Graham Scaife a call at 631.369.9530.

Stony Brook Manufacturing

The Klodts

Posted on October 3, 2015 at 12:40 am.

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Challenge – Winter weather limiting riding
Solution – Hercules Truss Arch Building
Size – 83′ wide x 135′ long
Application – Indoor riding arena and horse barn

During the winter months, especially in cold, snowy areas, many equestrians find that their riding time becomes limited. To beat the weather, Pat and Rebecca Klodt decided to get an indoor riding arena so Rebecca could work with her horses throughout the winter.

Beginning their search with traditional metal and wood structures, the Klodts weren’t satisfied with any of their options. “We knew someone with a metal building,” Pat says, “and they had to insulate it and add lighting,” which would become expensive. After pricing out a 60′ by 80′ pole barn, Pat and Rebecca needed to seriously consider the cost for the size. “If the pole barn wasn’t big enough for what Rebecca wanted to do with it, we would have wasted a lot of money,” he explains.

Determined to find a cost-effective building large enough for Rebecca’s needs, they saw an advertisement for ClearSpan Fabric Structures and, after speaking with a representative, found that an 83′ wide by 135′ long Hercules Truss Arch Building was their best choice. “It has the size and room that we require and it was a nice, clean installation” Pat says. “It works really well for the type of work that my wife does with the horses. With the width of the building, my wife is able to not only ride her horses, but also use a cart.”

Along with room for riding, the arena has added a lot of storage space to their property. “We installed in our building five 10′ by 10′ stalls, one tack room and a 12′ by 12′ wash rack in front of the 12′ roll-up door. We also use the space above the stalls as hay storage,” Pat describes.

Working in the building is a joy for Rebecca and Pat. “You can’t beat the light; the cover allows in great daytime lighting which makes it feel like you are outside. It’s wonderful, there are no shadows,” Pat explains. “At night, the cover helps reflect light downwards.” The Klodts were also surprised at how well their indoor arena retains heat during the winter. Pat recalls, “It was around 5˚ below zero outside and we could tell it was noticeably warmer when we went in the building.” He notes that the 15′ green trim on each end of the building provides ambient heat from the sun as well.

Pat and Rebecca are happy with their choice of a ClearSpan Fabric Structure over any other type of building. Pat says, “Everyone that has come inside has loved the building.”

For more information on how ClearSpan helped the Klodts, contact Pat Klodt at 330.935.2105.

Klodt

Technical Weighing Services, Inc.

Posted on October 3, 2015 at 12:36 am.

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Challenge – Spacious storage area protected from inclement weather
Solution – Hercules Truss Arch Building
Size – 55′ wide x 100′ long
Application – Storage for heavy-duty weighing equipment

Technical Weighing Services, Inc. engineers, manufactures and installs weighing systems, in-motion crane scales, roll force measurement systems and strip tensions for the steel industry throughout the United States and international markets. The company provides a variety of solutions ranging from repairs and replacements of load cells, to material handling solutions and weighing systems.

At their manufacturing location and corporate office in Griffith, IN, Senior Project Manager and Service Manager Skip Gasche is in charge of overseeing many of the company’s processes and projects. When the company decided that they needed a storage building for their equipment, they turned to Gasche to find the appropriate structure. Gasche says, “Our materials were previously being stored outside, where they were exposed to undesirable weather conditions and took up valuable space in our asphalt parking lots.” The company needed a spacious, yet cost-effective structure to house their products.

Coincidentally, Gasche knew just where to turn for the ideal building. He explains, “Having done some farming in the past, I had placed several orders with one of ClearSpan’s affiliate companies. Now, several years later, catalogs keep hitting our mailbox and I have always kept a copy in my office. After I did some research on fabric structures and looked at a few that were in rural areas, I told the owner of our company that this type of building would be practical for our application. After he conducted some research of his own, he decided a ClearSpan building was the best fit for the company.”

The company is thrilled with the cost-effectiveness, ease of installation and fast turnaround process from the time of order to delivery. Excitedly, Gasche states, “The cost per square foot is so reasonable that there is no reason not to get all of the extra space you could need. It is a very easy process, not only to purchase, but to erect as well.”

The attractiveness of their ClearSpan building has drawn the attention of nearby observers. As Gasche explains, “Our building has been affectionately nicknamed the ‘Superdome,’ and grabs the attention of many onlookers. The cars on the nearby road even hit their breaks to slow down and look at the building.”

The company eagerly looks forward to their future goals involving their building. “Given that this structure was set up as temporary, it has given us the flexibility not only to meet our short-term storage goals, but also help us in developing our long-term plans for the site. It gives us the opportunity to relocate it elsewhere on the property in the future to serve as a permanent storage solution,” Gasche says.

The entire company is extremely satisfied with their ClearSpan storage building. Gasche happily declares, “We have referred several people to the company and have allowed several more to come and see our building. ClearSpan has a great product.”

For more information on Technical Weighing Services, Inc. and their ClearSpan building, visit www.techweigh.com.

Technical Weighing Services