Mother Nature can either be your friend or foe. That’s why protecting your investment and livelihood from the elements is critical.
Protecting your equipment, livestock, feed or crop protection chemicals gives you peace of mind and is just part of the picture. Protecting these essential ingredients to your livelihood is a must.
From open bay farm sheds for easily accessed machinery to large enclosed sheds to safely store supplies, your farm shed can be designed to best suit your rural property’s needs. Customise the proportions, inclusions and special features to create a shed that acts as an effective barrier to local weather conditions.
With limitless design possibilities, Fair Dinkum Builds are created specifically with your purpose, site requirements, and personal preferences in mind.
Let’s get started and find out what your perfect solution looks like.
Choose your Shed profile
Stramit SharpLine® architectural wall cladding
- SharpLine® cladding transforms any rural shed into an exceptionally stylish, eye-catching structure
- Let your creativity take centre stage and set your rural shed apart from all others
- SharpLine® cladding can be installed vertically on sheds, and comes in multiple cover widths for optimal convenience.
Stramit SharpLine® architectural wall cladding
- SharpLine® cladding transforms any rural shed into an exceptionally stylish, eye-catching structure
- Let your creativity take centre stage and set your rural shed apart from all others
- SharpLine® cladding can be installed vertically on sheds, and comes in multiple cover widths for optimal convenience.
Stramit K-Panel® wall sheeting
- K-Panel® is a wide-covering sheeting that's perfectly suited for smaller rural sheds
- The low profile facilitates smaller flashing, making this ideal for smaller builds
- K-Panel® cladding is a fast and easy way to cover your rural shed.
Stramit Longspan® roof and wall cladding
- Stramit Longspan® is one of our most architecturally versatile roof and wall claddings
- Its simple-to-use design allows for freedom of design
- A cost-efficient, lightweight and durable cladding that is ideal for rural sheds.
Stramit Monoclad® roof and wall cladding
- Monoclad® cladding can be used in conjunction with Stramit’s Monolap® joint system to allow for long-run, single panel roofing on your rural shed
- A perfect balance of wind-resistance, water-carrying capacity and convenient fastening
- A great all-rounder, ideal for large and smaller rural sheds alike.
Stramit Monopanel® wall cladding
- Give your rural shed a fresh and polished look with this profile’s concealed fixing and clean lines
- We offer Monopanel cladding in our full variety of COLORBOND® steel colours
- Not available in Queensland, Northern Territory, or Western Australia.
Stramit® C-Clad 280
- 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.
Stramit® Corrugated roof and wall cladding
- A long-lasting roof and wall cladding that gives an iconic look to any sized rural shed
- Cost-effective and quick to install
- A lightweight, easy-to-handle, popular rural choice.
Choose your Colour
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 Doors
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
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
Taurean Pr1me Sheds roller door
- The Pr1me roller door features a refined spring-system that is tested to work for a lifetime of regular home use (25,000 cycles)
- A general all-rounder, with solid performance and real value
- Its rounded, reinforced panelling is perfect for security continuous rural shed owners.
These Taurean Door Systems roller doors are also offered with Merlin or Grifco automatic door openers.
Taurean Windstrong®
- Windstrong doors are perfectly suited to rural sheds in areas of high-force winds
- Features a built-in flexible sealant strip within it to block leaves, dirt and debris
- Large access doors are perfect for rural use.
These Taurean Door Systems roller doors are also offered with Merlin or Grifco automatic door openers.
Taurean® Commando Series
- Ideal for rural shed owners who value security and elemental-protection
- The wide-access doors of the Taurean® Commando Series are perfect for rural sheds
- Gain easy and reliable access to your rural shed, in all weather conditions.
These Taurean Door Systems roller doors are also offered with Merlin or Grifco automatic door openers.
Choose your Roof Pitch
11 degrees
- A subtle yet effective roof-gradient that is ideal on gable-roofed rural sheds
- Cuts a traditional profile that is popular on hay-sheds and other rural settings
- Can also be used on mono-pitched roofed rural sheds.
11 degrees
- A subtle yet effective roof-gradient that is ideal on gable-roofed rural sheds
- Cuts a traditional profile that is popular on hay-sheds and other rural settings
- Can also be used on mono-pitched roofed rural sheds.
15 degrees
- A larger internal-clearance area suited to rural sheds that house machinery
- Can be used on either mono-pitched or gable-roofed rural sheds
- 15º is a visually pleasing roofline that delivers good water runoff capabilities.
22 degrees
- The ideal pitch for rural shed owners who wish to attach solar panels to the roof
- 22º provides ample internal clearance that can fit hay bales, large machinery and more
- A good all-rounder for weather performance
- Suitable for application on both gable and mono-pitch roofed rural sheds.
30 degrees
- 30º roof pitches cast a robust and defined profile that is popular with heritage-listed rural farm buildings
- Performs excellently, even in snow and heavy rain
- 30º provides plenty of internal clearance for your rural shed.
- Suitable only on buildings with gable roofs.
45 degrees
- A visually impactful architectural profile that closely resembles a church
- Make your rural farm stand out through this unusual roof gradient
- Excellent water-carrying capacity and performs well in snowy regions
- Only suitable for gable roofs.
5 degrees
- A contemporary looking, streamlined roof pitch
- Ideal for rural shed owners who value their shed’s aesthetics
- Can only be opted for with mono-pitched rural shed roofs.
Eave overhangs
- Eave overhangs ensure the entry-point to your rural shed is protected
- One of our most sought-out options for those who prefer modern looking rural sheds
- Performs equally well in warm and cold climates and conditions.
Lean-to side walls
- Give the most out of your rural shed by adding roofed area next to the main shed
- Can be used for storage, a veranda, BBQ area or anything else you can imagine – clad it with walls for extra internal space, or leave it open for sheltered outdoor use
- We can use lean-tos on any available roof pitch between 5º – 22º.
Step skillion
- A slick and ultramodern roofline that is guaranteed to set your rural shed apart
- Make the best use of your rural shed by adding additional coverage on one side
- A great solution for where height restrictions may be an issue
- Step skillions can be used on available roof pitches running between 5º-22º.
Choose your Extras
Champion Stable Systems
- Fit out your rural shed to house your horses or other animals
- Champion Stable Systems products include sliding and swinging stall doors, day yard doors, horse stall walls, wash bays and more
- Build a durable home for your animals that's comfortable and stress free.
Champion Stable Systems
- Fit out your rural shed to house your horses or other animals
- Champion Stable Systems products include sliding and swinging stall doors, day yard doors, horse stall walls, wash bays and more
- Build a durable home for your animals that's comfortable and stress free.
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)
- Protect your livestock, feed, fuel, chemicals, and equipment from the risk of fire
- Made with Stramit’s Uniguard™ fire resisting boundary wall system for superior protection.
Glass sliding doors
- We offer two sizes of glass sliding doors to match any sized rural shed
- Increase the ventilation within your rural shed
- Open up large portions of your walls of your rural shed for seamless, easy access.
Gutter styles
- Keep rainwater out of your rural shed effectively
- Choose from our range of varying styles, shapes and sizes to create a rainwater solution that suits your property
- All the gutters we offer meet various state and regional requirements and come in a wide range of COLORBOND® steel colour options.
InfinitiLine® gutter
- InfinitiLine® gutters offer fully compliant overflow protection in heavy rainfall
- Concealed slots maintain a sleek and aesthetically pleasing look with smooth, uninterrupted lines
- Our InfintiLine® gutters are only currently available in NSW and ACT.
Insulation
- Prevent your rural shed from overheating through our Fletcher Insulation options
- Strong heat reflection performance with optional R rating
- Ensure any livestock is kept at a comfortable temperature
- Prevent heat damage to feed, fuel or machinery within your rural shed.
Open bays
- Remove a section of wall from your rural shed to achieve an open-bay look
- Perfect for sheltered parking for vehicles or farm machinery
- Increase the ventilation, sunlight and easy access to your rural shed.
Partitions
- Divide a larger space into as many smaller ones as you like
- Partitions give rural shed owners total control over the layout of their sheds
- Can be a great way of organising storage areas or making an office space.
Personal access doors
- Achieve fast and easy access to your rural shed – without opening the roller doors
- We can supply the personal access doors we fit to accommodate wheelchairs or wider-sized machinery
- Our access doors come in a range of all 22 different COLORBOND® steel colour options as well as COLORBOND® steel Matt.
Skylights
- Let the sun cast natural light into your rural shed
- Avoid costly heating or electric bills by saving energy in the daytime
- Our skylights are crafted from fibreglass or durable, long-lasting polycarbonate sheeting.
Stairs
- Achieve safe and straightforward access to any storage mezzanine areas
- We can fit stairs to match the height requirements of your rural shed
- Our stairs are made from either wood or steel – depending on your needs.
Storage mezzanines
- Make full use out of all available roof space in your rural shed
- Reduce the amount of clutter on your rural shed floor
- Organise the contents of your rural shed how you see fit.
Whirlybirds
- Make your rural shed a more comfortable place to be – regardless of how hot it is outside
- Continually swap stale, warm air with a cool, steady breeze
- Prevent condensation from damaging anything within your rural shed.
Windows
- Increase the amount of natural light in your rural shed
- Our rural shed-specific windows will keep your shed watertight and warm
- Our AMIA high-performance windows include an aluminium trim for a polished, professional look.
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 different farm shed design options?
Flat Roof Rural Sheds
Our Flat Roof rural sheds are a popular choice for their simplicity and practicality. These farm shed designs offer a modern look and are perfect for areas with height restrictions. Whether you need compact fodder storage solutions or large farm sheds for substantial equipment shelter, our flat roof designs can be customised to fit your specific requirements. See flat roof shed build options.
Skillion Roof Rural Sheds
If you're looking for something a bit more distinctive, our Skillion Roof rural sheds may catch your eye. This design features a single, sloping roof surface, making it a stylish addition to any farm. The angle of the roof can be adjusted based on your preference, allowing for better control over sunlight and rainwater direction. See skillion shed build options.
Gable Roof Rural Sheds
For those who prefer a traditional touch, our Gable Roof rural sheds are a fantastic option. Characterised by their triangular shape, these sheds provide excellent ventilation and extra headroom. The pitch of the roof also allows for efficient rainwater runoff, preventing water damage over time. The timeless appeal of gable roofs makes them a favourite among our clients. See gable shed build options.
Hay sheds
Our Hay Sheds offer the perfect solution for protecting your valuable fodder from the elements. With spacious designs and sturdy construction, these sheds ensure your hay stays dry and well-ventilated year-round. See hay shed build options.
Dairy sheds
Our Dairy Sheds are designed for efficiency and hygiene, providing a clean and organized space for your dairy operations. Durable and customisable, they support smooth workflow and optimal animal care. See dairy shed build options.
Shearing sheds
Built for functionality, our Shearing Sheds offer ample space for shearing activities, equipment storage, and sheep handling. Designed for easy access and efficient operations, they are an essential asset for any sheep farm. See shearing shed build options.
Common farm shed size options?
FAQs about building a farm shed
Yes, you will generally need planning permission to build a farm shed and should check in with your local council for specific details on this. Alternatively, please give your local Fair Dinkum team a call and we would be happy to guide you through the process.
Size depends on your farm equipment and chosen configuration. Common bay spacings are 8, 8.5, and 9 metres. Additional bays can be added later. Farm sheds can basically be built to any size you require within engineering limits – have a chat to our team about what you want and they'll make it happen!
New farm shed prices vary based on your specifications. For an accurate quote for a custom farm shed, please get in touch with us directly.
We do offer farm shed kits - although most of our customers will have us do the build as well. See our farm shed kit options.
We have over 140 shed outlets nation-wide, and you can find your nearest Fair Dinkum Builds here.
Below we have listed some of our most in demand build areas:
Designed specifically with you in mind
No matter how your shed supports your rural property or agricultural business, you'll find the ideal solution with us. All our sheds are fully compliant with all relevant legislation and built to withstand the harsh Australian environment.