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FumoFlow grain sheds decrease the amount of time it takes to fumigate and vent stored grain, while making the process safer, safer and easier.

For example, a FumoFlow grain shed is purpose-built to treat grain, making it less labour intensive than tarping improvised spaces.

Also, being able to vent a FumoFlow grain shed shortens the time required to reach compliant exposure limits post fumigation, helping avoid loads being rejected at receival sites.

And it could open up new market opportunities for you such as PRF markets.

All while providing the usual benefits of an Action grain shed, such as low cost per tonne, efficient loading and unloading, and versatile uses.

FumoFlow grain shed sizes typically use a standard Action 27 metre span width.  This is most popular for grain sheds as a 27 metre span allows a truck to turn inside the shed.

The length of the shed will be dictated by the number of bays, with 6.5 metre bay spacing being most common. As with a standard Action grain shed, the longer the shed, the more cost-effective per tonne. For example, 71.5m long is popular for bulk storage sheds.

The most common FumoFlow grain shed height is 7.5 metres.  A 21-degree roof pitch is also incorporated for tipping inside the shed and to accommodate the angle of repose.

The leadtime for a FumoFlow grain shed is typically around four to six months, and then the installation stage can take several weeks – depending on the size and complexity of the project.

There are several key differences between a FumoFlow grain shed and a sealed grain shed.

Firstly, a FumoFlow grain shed has concrete panel walls which keep the shed and grain cooler and at a consistent temperature.

Secondly, while sealed grain sheds often have a height restriction of around six metres, this is not the case for FumoFlow grain sheds.

This means trucks can tip inside a FumoFlow grain shed for efficient unloading – and makes it much more useful for machinery storage in the off season.

Finally, what makes the patent-pending FumoFlow grain shed unique is that it uses a recirculation and ventilation system to treat grain – an industry-first for grain sheds.