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 Profile
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
COLORBOND® steel
Southerly®
COLORBOND® steel
Bluegum®
COLORBOND® steel
Night Sky®
COLORBOND® steel
Surfmist®
COLORBOND® steel
Shale Grey™
COLORBOND® steel
Evening Haze®
COLORBOND® steel
Dune®
COLORBOND® steel
Woodland Grey®
COLORBOND® steel
Monument®
COLORBOND® steel
Gully™
COLORBOND® steel
Jasper®
COLORBOND® steel
Wallaby®
COLORBOND® steel
Ironstone®
COLORBOND® steel
Deep Ocean®
COLORBOND® steel
Windspray®
COLORBOND® steel
Basalt®
COLORBOND® steel
Pale Eucalypt®
COLORBOND® steel
Cottage Green®
COLORBOND® steel
Manor Red®
COLORBOND® steel
Paperbark®
COLORBOND® steel
Classic Cream™
COLORBOND® steel
Dover White™
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.
More weather protection for steel industrial buildings in coastal and industrial environments.
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Shale Grey™
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Monument®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Woodland Grey®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Surfmist®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Dune®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Wallaby®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Windspray®
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.
Create a softer, more subtle look with a true Matt finish.
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Bluegum®
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Monument®
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Basalt®
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Surfmist®
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.
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.
UniCote® LUX
Silver Quartz
UniCote® LUX
Zinc Graphite
UniCote® LUX
Pentagon
UniCote® LUX
Spectrum
UniCote® LUX
Weathered Iron
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.
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.
SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Windspray®
SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Dune®
SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Deep Ocean®
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.
Choose your Doors
Taurean Commando Series
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.
Taurean Windstrong®
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 Pr1me Sheds roller door
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.
Sliding access 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
Choose your Roof Pitch
5 degrees
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.
11 degrees
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
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
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
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
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.
Step skillion
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.
Eave overhangs
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other gutters
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
30-year system warrenty
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.Compliant and safe design
Our products are engineered to the highest safety standards and therefore comply with all national, state and territory building code requirements.Browse our
Product range
Check out some examples of our Rural Shed product options by browsing the image gallery below.
Looking for something extra to inspire? We can bring your idea to life – head over to our Inspiration page and explore just some of the possibilities with your new build.
Open-sided rural shed
9m x 18m x 4.7m, walls in COLORBOND® steel Classic Cream™, trim in COLORBOND® steel Pale Eucalypt®
Triple door gable roof shed
Large shed with sliding door access
Multi-purpose farm shed
Horse float storage
Open front design built to store horse floats and machinery
Large double garage
8m x 10m x 3m with COLORBOND® steel Windspray® walls and COLORBOND® steel Basalt® doors & trim
Double garage with front garaport
7.5m x 18m x 3m in COLORBOND® steel Woodland Grey® walls and trim
Award-winning rural design
Stramit Monoclad® walls in COLORBOND® steel Dune, roller doors and Stramit® corrugated roof in COLORBOND® steel Wallaby
Gable roof rural shed with lean-to
Stramit Monoclad® walls in COLORBOND® steel Dune, Stramit® corrugated roof in COLORBOND® steel Wallaby
Farm shed with two uneven open and one enclosed bay
9m x 16m x 3.8m with walls in COLORBOND® steel Classic Cream™ and doors in COLORBOND® steel Cottage Green®
Rural shed with 30 degree roof and lean-to
8m x 16m x 3m with 3.5m lean-to, in COLORBOND® steel Evening Haze® (walls and doors) and COLORBOND® steel Surfmist® (trim).
Farm shed with three open & two enclosed bay
8m x 20m x 3.6m with COLORBOND® steel Monument® walls, doors and trim
Four-door rural garage
8m wide by 14m long shed in COLORBOND® steel Basalt®
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
Do I need planning permission for 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.
What are the farm shed size options?
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!
What is the cost to build a farm shed?
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.
Do you offer farm shed kits?
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.
Where can Fair Dinkum Builds build farm sheds?
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:
Skillion Roof Sheds: Designs & Inspiration
Skillion roof designs provide a very modern, minimalist look.
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New 30-year System Warranty Launched to Shake Up Industry
We've launched our new industry leading Fair Dinkum Builds 30-year system warranty in a landmark move for the shed and…
American barns with 3 roller doors
American barns with 3 roller doors offer an affordable and stylish solution perfect for tall boats, caravans, trucks, farm equipment…
Workshop Sheds
There’s nothing like the privacy, space, and professional working environment a workshop shed provides.
American Barns with Garaports
Transform your American barn into your very own holiday home by adding a garaport.
Gable sheds
Gable roofs have risen in popularity in recent years due to their structural durability and affordability.
Mezzanine Floors and Raised Storage Areas
If you or your business has a significant amount of storage areas, you could benefit from structural mezzanine floors.
Open Front, Open Bay Sheds
With an open front farm shed from Fair Dinkum, you don't just get easy access to your gear, you also…
Large Sheds
Whether you're storing tractors, farm equipment, or you need a large multi-purpose commercial building, we can help.
Dairy Sheds
Working on a farm, you'll understand exactly how crucial dairy sheds are in boosting your bottom line.
Shed Kits
If you’ve got the right skills and qualifications to DIY a shed for yourself, consider buying a shed kit.
Hay Storage Sheds
An investment in a good hay shed could make all the difference for effective storage and management when it comes…
Fair Dinkum Builds Launched to Market
Our new brand is here to take the industry by storm.
