From traditional to modern designs, a barn shed kit gives you the power to create an outdoor structure that fits your needs while reducing construction costs by taking it on as a DIY project!
At Fair Dinkum Builds, we create tailor made barn kits that serve as the perfect solution for your specific requirements. Whether you're looking to build a safe place for livestock, need to increase your storage capacity, or create a workshop for your hobbies, our barn kits and the 30-year system warranty they include ensure you get a unique structure that can stand the test of time.
Customisable Barn Shed Kit
As is the case with all our barns, our barn shed kits are fully custom designed, giving you the opportunity to build exactly what you need. From the size to roof pitch, colours, doors, and everything in between, creating the perfect barn has never been easier!
Why not check out our Shed Designer App to see what's possible, and when you're ready, contact us to get started!
Choose your Barn Shed Profile
Stramit SharpLine® architectural wall cladding
- Cut a dynamic and visually bold profile for your American barn
- SharpLine® cladding’s clean-cut aesthetic can complement the exterior of any American barn.
Stramit SharpLine® architectural wall cladding
- Cut a dynamic and visually bold profile for your American barn
- SharpLine® cladding’s clean-cut aesthetic can complement the exterior of any American barn.
Stramit® Corrugated roof and wall cladding
- Cost-effective and simple to install
- A tried-and-tested, ultra-lightweight and durable American Barn cladding
- A timeless, classic roofing profile achieved through modern design methods and materials.
Stramit Monoclad® roof and wall cladding
- Protect your American barn from strong winds or heavy rain with this great all-rounder
- Stramit Monoclad® cladding combines with Monolap joint systems to allow for long-run, single panel American barn roofs.
Stramit K-Panel® wall sheeting
- The wide-coverage that K-Panel® cladding provides is perfect for smaller American barns
- Optimised for ease-of-use and installation
- This is an excellent cladding for property owners on a budget as its lower profile also allows for smaller flashing.
Stramit Longspan® roof and wall cladding
- Stramit Longspan® is one of our most architecturally flexible claddings
- Suited to roofs and walls
- Achieve a designer look with a cost-effective and straightforward cladding option.
Stramit Monopanel® wall cladding
- Give your American barn a clean and uniformed aesthetic
- Features concealed fixings and sleek lines
- Monopanel® cladding comes in extensive COLORBOND® steel colour options.
Stramit® C-Clad 280 wall sheeting
- Features traditional lines and concealed fixing to enhance any house or shed
- Easy to install
- Low profile allows for smaller flashing and easy cleaning
- Suitable for horizontal or vertical applications
Choose your Barn Shed Colours
The large range of COLORBOND® steel range of designer colours offers a classic and contemporary palette to enhance the beauty of every build.
- Gully™
- Ironstone®
- Monument®
- Paperbark®
- Evening Haze®
- Shale Grey™
- Dune®
- Windspray®
- Pale Eucalypt®
- Wallaby®
- Jasper®
- Manor Red®
- Woodland Grey®
- Southerly®
- Classic Cream™
- Dover White™
- Cottage Green®
- Deep Ocean®
- Surfmist®
- Basalt®
- Bluegum®
- Night Sky®
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The COLORBOND® steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
COLORBOND® steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
The large range of COLORBOND® steel range of designer colours offers a classic and contemporary palette to enhance the beauty of every build.
- Gully™
- Ironstone®
- Monument®
- Paperbark®
- Evening Haze®
- Shale Grey™
- Dune®
- Windspray®
- Pale Eucalypt®
- Wallaby®
- Jasper®
- Manor Red®
- Woodland Grey®
- Southerly®
- Classic Cream™
- Dover White™
- Cottage Green®
- Deep Ocean®
- Surfmist®
- Basalt®
- Bluegum®
- Night Sky®
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The COLORBOND® steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
COLORBOND® steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
Create a softer, more subtle look with a true Matt finish.
- Bluegum®
- Basalt®
- Surfmist®
- Monument®
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The COLORBOND® steel Matt colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
COLORBOND® steel Matt and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
More weather protection for steel industrial buildings in coastal and industrial environments.
- Windspray®
- Shale Grey™
- Wallaby®
- Dune®
- Monument®
- Surfmist®
- Woodland Grey®
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The COLORBOND® Ultra steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
COLORBOND® Ultra steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
Apply MagnaFlow® sheeting to your steel building projects for more durability and extra protection in corrosive environments.
- MagnaFlow® Off White
- MagnaFlow® Birch
- MagnaFlow® Armour Grey
- MagnaFlow® Slate Grey
- MagnaFlow® Monolith
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The MagnaFlow® colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
MagnaFlow® is a registered trademark of Fletcher Building Holdings Limited.
SuperDura™ Stainless steel is design to provide performance in severe coastal and industrial environments.
- Windspray®
- Dune®
- Deep Ocean®
- Surfmist®
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The SuperDura™ Stainless steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
SupaDura™ Stainless steel and ® colour names are trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
Achieve the design edge you’re looking for with the UniCote® LUX world-first, innovative multi-paint method and stand out from the crowd.
UniCote® LUX finishes are only available in Stramit SharpLine® and Monopanel® cladding.
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UniCote® LUX Silver Quartz
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UniCote® LUX Zinc Graphite
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UniCote® LUX Pentagon
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UniCote® LUX Spectrum
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UniCote® LUX Weathered Iron
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UniCote® LUX Ashwood
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The UniCote® LUX images displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
UniCote® is a registered trademark of Colossal Management Pty Ltd.
Choose your Barn Shed Roller Doors
Taurean Commando Series
- Wide-access doors that offer reliable wind and rain protection
- Features long-life galvanised brackets for increased durability
- The Taurean Commando Series is available in a range of COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel
These Taurean Door Systems roller doors are also offered with Merlin or Grifco automatic door openers.
Taurean Commando Series
- Wide-access doors that offer reliable wind and rain protection
- Features long-life galvanised brackets for increased durability
- The Taurean Commando Series is available in a range of COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel
These Taurean Door Systems roller doors are also offered with Merlin or Grifco automatic door openers.
Taurean Windstrong®
- These are the ideal roller doors for American barns in high-wind areas
- These wide-access doors are perfect for rural use
- Windstrong® door rollers feature a built-in sealant strip to prevent the entry of leaves or dirt.
These Taurean Door Systems roller doors are also offered with Merlin or Grifco automatic door openers.
Sliding access doors
- Increase the accessibility of your rural shed by opening up an entire wall
- Improve ventilation within your shed
- Provides total flexibility for how you use your rural shed
Choose your Barn Shed Roof Pitch
11 degrees
- A timeless and traditional pitch popular with American barn owners
- 11º is the ideal roof-pitch for the gable section of your American barn roof
- Is also an option for monopitched American barn roofs.
11 degrees
- A timeless and traditional pitch popular with American barn owners
- 11º is the ideal roof-pitch for the gable section of your American barn roof
- Is also an option for monopitched American barn roofs.
15 degrees
- This roof gradient provides considerable internal clearance for your American barn
- Can be an excellent option for American barns that house machinery or larger vehicles
- Excellent water-carrying capacity and strong-wind performance
- Suitable for both gable and monopitch roof areas.
22 degrees
- This is the perfect roof pitch to attach solar panels to your American barn
- Offers plenty of internal clearance and additional airflow in the higher parts of your barn
- Can be used on both mono-pitched and gable roof sections of your American barn.
30 degrees
- 30º roof slopes provide a significant amount of internal clearance
- Perfect for American barn owners who wish to install a mezzanine, or house large machinery or equipment
- Can only be used on the centre gable section of your American barn’s roof.
45 degrees
- A visually striking and powerful heritage-listed roof-pitch similar to a church roofline
- 45º provides an impressive amount of internal-clearance space
- This roof-pitch is popular with heritage-listed sites
- Only suitable for gable roof sections.
5 degrees
- A stylised and modern-looking roofline that commands attention
- Perfect for American barn owners looking for something less traditional
- Can only be utilised on mono-pitch roofed American barns.
Eave overhangs
- Overhangs ensure all entryways and exits to your American barn are covered
- A modern and stylish aesthetic that is popular amongst
- American barn owners looking for a less traditional style
Overhangs perform well in both hot and cold climates.
Lean-to side walls
- Use both left and right lean-tos to create an iconic American barn structure
- Lean-tos give American barn owners total control over their barn's functionality
- We can add additional lean-tos to your American barn for further customisation.
Choose your Barn Shed Extras
Fire-rated walls
- Protect your building and its contents from fires in neighbouring buildings. (Fire-prone areas may need to comply with Bushfire Attack Level requirements. Customers should contact their local Fair Dinkum Sheds distributor to order a shed that complies)
- Added peace of mind that your animals or property are safer from the risk of fire
- Uses Stramit’s Uniguard™ fire resisting boundary wall system for quality protection.
Fire-rated walls
- Protect your building and its contents from fires in neighbouring buildings. (Fire-prone areas may need to comply with Bushfire Attack Level requirements. Customers should contact their local Fair Dinkum Sheds distributor to order a shed that complies)
- Added peace of mind that your animals or property are safer from the risk of fire
- Uses Stramit’s Uniguard™ fire resisting boundary wall system for quality protection.
Glass sliding doors
- We offer two sizes of sliding glass doors that will accentuate any American Barn
- Glass sliding doors give you ultimate flexibility over how you use your barn
- Increase the amount of natural sunlight throughout your American barn.
Gutter styles
- Reduce the risk of rain or water damage in your American barn
- Choose from our extensive range of shapes, sizes and styles to create a solution that’s suited to your needs and compliant for your local region
- We offer gutters in a selection of different COLORBOND® steel colours to accentuate your American barn.
Insulation
- Protect your animals or yourself from heat or cold inside in your American barn
- Use insulating panels to maintain a comfortable temperature, with optional R rating
- We have a range of Fletcher Insulation options for every size of American barn.
Open bays
- Open up a section of your American barn wall to achieve an open bay
- Increase the ventilation and easy access to your American barn.
Partitions
- Easily subdivide your American barn to a floor plan that suits you
- Partitions can be a great way to create a designated office area
- Perfect for breaking up a larger space into more comfortable sized rooms.
Personal access doors
- Get in and out your American barn easily – without opening the roller doors
- We can install personal access doors to accommodate wheelbarrows or wheelchairs
- Choose a personal access door that complements the colour of your American barn with all 22 COLORBOND® steel colours available, as well as COLORBOND® steel Matt options.
Skylight
- Let the sun naturally brighten up your American barn
- Reduce the amount you spend on lighting or heating during the day
- All our skylights are constructed from fibreglass or long-lasting, durable polycarbonate sheeting.
Stairs
- Stairs make getting to and from the mezzanine floor safe and convenient
- We can tailor our stairs to meet the height requirements of your mezzanine and to suit the centre height of your barn.
- Can be constructed from steel or timber – depending on your needs.
Storage mezzanines
- Make the most out of all the available roof space in your American barn
- Stow parts, files, animal feed or anything else safely and conveniently
- Use every possible part of your American barn to its full potential.
Whirlybirds
- A quick and easy way to replace warm, stale air with a soft and fresh breeze
- Prevent any condensation from damaging the interior of your American barn
- Keep the temperature even and comfortable – all year round.
Windows
- Let some light into your life, through our shed-specific American barn windows
- Increase the levels of daylight and ventilation in your American barn
- We build all our windows using AMIA high-performance glass.
Our industry-leading system warranty offers you peace of mind and security. All Fair Dinkum Builds designs are engineered using our unique software solutions and backed by our technical expertise, meaning we'll guarantee they'll withstand wind conditions for 30 years.
That's over and above any materials warranty you get from our suppliers.
Our system warranty is subject to the limitations and qualifications set out in the Warranty Terms and Conditions available here.
Our products are engineered to the highest safety standards and therefore comply with all national, state and territory building code requirements.
Our sheds are also ShedSafe accredited – an industry recognised stamp of approval, so you know that your shed will protect you, your family and your investment.
What are the Benefits of Choosing a Barn Shed Kit?
You might be wondering why a barn shed kit is a good choice for your needs, and there are several benefits you'll get, including:
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Convenience: As our barn shed kits come with all the materials you need and are pre-cut and ready to assemble, you're offered time-saving convenience as well as having to eliminate the guesswork of sourcing different materials individually.
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Ease of Assembly: With detailed instructions and pre-cut components, barn shed kits are designed to be as easy as possible to assemble and are suitable for DIYers of all skill levels, making them a great choice even for beginners.
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Cost Effective: While custom designed shed prices can be expensive, a barn kit typically offer a more affordable option as you can avoid labour costs. This is particularly beneficial for people working with a lower budget.
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Enhanced Property Value: A well-built barn shed can add value to your property, and since barn shed kits are budget-friendly, you may be able to attract potential buyers without spending a fortune in the process.
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Portability: Barn shed kits also offer the added advantage of being easily disassembled and relocated, providing a level of flexibility that can prove invaluable further down the line.
FAQS About Barn Shed Kits
As our barn shed kits are custom designed, their prices vary depending on your needs and the options you choose. Contact us today to discuss your ideas and needs, and we'll provide you with a quote.
Yes, you will need planning permission to build a barn shed in Australia. It is worth noting, however, that different councils have different building regulations in place, and we can work with you to see if you need council approval for your project in line with where you live.
Fair Dinkum Builds has multiple outlets across Australia that sell barn shed kits, and you can find your nearest here
Designed specifically with you in mind
No matter if you're a homeowner on acreage, farmer or horse lover, we can design the ideal solution specifically for you. All our American barns are fully compliant with all relevant legislation and built to withstand the harsh Australian environment.