If you’re in the market for a cotton storage shed, a structural steel shed should be at the top of your list. These sheds are built to last and ensure the highest cotton quality – but how do you choose the right shed supplier?
With so many shed builders in Australia, it can be difficult to narrow down the options. In this article, we make it easy with a list of the leading suppliers of horticultural sheds and cotton sheds in Australia, including:
- Entegra
- TechSpan
- Central Steel Build
- WRL Engineering
- And ABC Sheds.
What is a cotton shed?
The purpose of a cotton shed is to protect the cotton and cotton seeds from moisture and the harsh Australian elements. A thoughtfully designed cotton shed should maximise your storage capacity and your return on investment.
Cotton shed design
In our experience, the best cotton sheds are designed to stand the test of time and maximise the amount of cotton storage for the lowest total cost. To achieve this, common features in cotton sheds include the following:
- An overhead gantry crane
- Cantilever canopies
- Sliding doors or roller doors
- Personal access doors (PA)
- Drive through loading bays
- Roof and wall insulation.
If you have other features to include in your cotton shed, talk to the team at ABC Sheds or use our virtual shed builder tool to see what we can do.
Cotton shed suppliers
There are several large shed suppliers in Australia so how do you choose the right one for your cotton storage? To help you choose a shed builder, here are some of the core factors to look for:
- Consistent communication and customer service
- Transparent and accurate quotes
- Good reviews from customers
- Ability to customise the design
- Reliable materials and high-quality workmanship
- Durability and longevity.
Below, we share some of the leading cotton shed suppliers across the country, including Entegra, Techspan, Central, and WRL Engineering. To help you decide, we highlight what makes each of these companies stand out and which ones are best suited to certain applications.
Entegra
Based in Victoria, Entegra Signature Structures is known for its horticulture and broadacre sheds. The company has about 40 years of experience in the industry, expanding into dairy barns, feedlots, and other rural sheds over the years. If you are looking for a cotton shed in Victoria, Queensland, or Darwin, Entegra can offer a range of sizes, styles, and colours.
TechSpan
For over 20 years, TechSpan has been building large steel structures for agribusiness, industrial, and rural applications. The buildings come with a 25-year guarantee and 20 quality checks throughout the planning and production process. For example, the TechSpan team recently built a cotton gin facility in Carroll, with a gantry crane and drive-through loading bay.
Central Steel Build
For over 40 years, Central Steel Build has been creating large steel sheds from its base in Victoria. The team offers a range of steel buildings, including cotton to store the maximum amount of cotton crop.
WRL Engineering
WRL Engineering is based in Warren, New South Wales, and has over 30 years of shed-building experience. The team’s area of expertise is in grain storage, particularly with their patented fully-sealed grain sheds. When it comes to storing your cotton, this added protection from the elements can go a long way.
ABC Sheds
At ABC Sheds, we’ve been designing and manufacturing structural steel sheds since the 1980s. With our wealth of experience and convenient location in Young, we’ve built agricultural steel sheds all over New South Wales, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, and Northern Territory. The key benefits of our large structural steel sheds include:
- Fully fabricated structural frames that are built for tough conditions.
- 25-year "You're Covered" guarantee.
- Fully galvanised frame with the most protective coating available.
- Exceeds Australian building standards.
- Easy to install yourself with hassle-free erection.
- More than 25 years of experience.
- Custom shed designs.
- 100% customer satisfaction.
At ABC Sheds, we’ll work with you until your new shed meets your requirements and ticks all your boxes. Reach out today or click below to find out more about our cotton sheds range.