It’s insulated with straw bales on the inside and has been in use since 2003.īrian Liloia, one of the residents, says, “Living in a grain bin is a pretty novel experience, and a novel residence, too. The grain bin below contains two one-room apartments. The structure itself is clearly unique, but the rustic, high-tech interior takes it off the charts!” Everybody who comes here (including the governor) says it is one of the neatest things they have ever seen. It turned out far better than our expectations. Owners Louise and Vance Ehmke say, “Our grain-bin office/scalehouse/residence is just cool. If the steel is recycled metal, it’s even more eco-friendly. New steel bins create low-maintenance structures, such as this office and apartment on a farm in western Kansas. Mark Clipsham of Architecture By Synthesis in Ames, Iowa, converted this bin into ground-level storage space with a playhouse above, using mostly salvaged and recycled materials. Readers, we’d like to see more reports and photos of grain bins that have been converted for other uses. So plan ahead and check with an engineer if you have any doubts.
USED GRAIN SILO PRICES WINDOWS
The number of doors and windows will be limited, as too many can weaken the structure.
Prices of new steel grain bins depend on the diameter, height and region of the country, but costs start at about $7,000 for an 18-foot-diameter bin, not including the cement foundation slab or assembly.īasic carpentry and mechanical skills are required to convert a grain bin to another use. There are companies that can move the bins to new sites - ask around at farm stores to find them. You could also put an ad in a local newspaper or on your local farm co-op bulletin board. Used bins are frequently available on craigslist or ebay. You can probably pick up a small used bin for a few hundred dollars (or even free). Why not convert a used grain bin or two into a usable building - maybe even a house or getaway? Check out the photos below of nifty grain bin conversions. Those grain bins are durable, and steel is recyclable when the building has served its purpose.
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