Stopping wind and rain getting in to sheep shed

[Moors Lad]

We`ve a shed we use to fatten lambs in that has a 15` entrance with only a gate (helps ventilation) . These last two winters we`ve had a lot of rain/sleet/snow blow in this entrance - something to do with the wind being more of a prevailing Easterly rather than a prevailing Westerly! Lots of WET bedding when straw is far from cheap.
Anyway, to the question. I `m wondering if the Galebreaker roller shutter kit would stop the wetness getting in to the shed - any experiences good or bad please? Or any other ideas? (Access is needed regularly with a tractor so it`s got to be quickly removable)

 

[dinderleat]

Eco blind would be a cheaper option

 

[puppet]

Many years ago we used an old carpet with a board on the bottom. Wooden prop and some string to hold it up. Proper upcycling.
Could do the same with some heavy duty plastic perforated netting.

 

[neilo]

A Galebreaker roller screen (other manufacturers are available?) would be by far the best for regular access, but not cheap. A cheaper option might be to build a door frame that swings round out of the way, then clad it with Netlon/windbreak material?

I have a 20’ Galebreaker roller screen here that I’ve never put up as decided the shed didn’t warrant it in the end (and didn’t fancy trying to erect it 20’ up on my own if I’m honest). Top & bottom rollers are obviously long though, so not sure how to courier...

 

[Great In Grass]

As mentioned an Econoblind will be a cheap option https://arkagriculture.com/econoblinds/

Let me if you would like a price.

 

[B R C]

As neilo suggests a fabricated frame clad with mesh just above head height Should work well. Could have a reverse shoot bolt going to top to keep it tight.
The econoblinds look really good too.

 

[LuckyEleven]

Scaffold net?

 

[tr250]

We just put bales up as and when needed in the doorway

 

[Great In Grass]

We`ve a shed we use to fatten lambs in that has a 15` entrance with only a gate (helps ventilation) . These last two winters we`ve had a lot of rain/sleet/snow blow in this entrance - something to do with the wind being more of a prevailing Easterly rather than a prevailing Westerly! Lots of WET bedding when straw is far from cheap.
Anyway, to the question. I `m wondering if the Galebreaker roller shutter kit would stop the wetness getting in to the shed - any experiences good or bad please? Or any other ideas? (Access is needed regularly with a tractor so it`s got to be quickly removable)

Having re-read the above if you can live with a semi-permanent solution then the Secure Windbreaks are worth looking at https://arkagriculture.com/windbreaks/

You still have the ability to adjust the windbreak and they are a lot cheaper! For instance, a 15" wide x 8'2" height Windbreak would cost £206.00 + VAT delivered before discount.

The photo below was sent to me by a forum member a couple of weeks ago which gives a good idea of their fitment.

 

[Great In Grass]

We just put bales up as and when needed in the doorway

Straw bales cost more than a Windbreak, Tim!

 

[Moors Lad]

Straw bales cost more than a Windbreak, Tim!

Aye, I`m nobbut a poor `ill farmer...
The problem I`ve got is needing access with tractor 2 or 3 times a week so any solution must be convenient. Thanks for replies so far... Wish Neilo was a bit nearer!

 

[tr250]

Straw bales cost more than a Windbreak, Tim!

Ha ha yea I suppose they do! But we put them inside the shed so they don’t get wet I’ve put yesterday’s wind break in the cattle today will get a new set for tonight

 

[Extreme Optimist]

Having re-read the above if you can live with a semi-permanent solution then the Secure Windbreaks are worth looking at https://arkagriculture.com/windbreaks/

You still have the ability to adjust the windbreak and they are a lot cheaper! For instance, a 15" wide x 8'2" height Windbreak would cost £206.00 + VAT delivered before discount.

The photo below was sent to me by a forum member a couple of weeks ago which gives a good idea of their fitment.

We use these. Brilliant. Much better than Space Boarding. Keep most of the rain and snow out yet give plenty of ventilation. Got them on most of me sheds now.

 

[primmiemoo]

Maybe sheet your gate with some of this? It needs metal vertical battens, to be sandwiched between. Screw battens onto gate with self-tappers. Works in not dissimilar situations here.

Windbreak Netting | Northern Polytunnels - Northern Polytunnels

At Northern Polytunnels we supply a range windbreak netting to provide constant, and instant protection from potentially damaging gale force winds.

www.northernpolytunnels.co.uk

They'll probably supply the battens, actually.

 

[hally]

We`ve a shed we use to fatten lambs in that has a 15` entrance with only a gate (helps ventilation) . These last two winters we`ve had a lot of rain/sleet/snow blow in this entrance - something to do with the wind being more of a prevailing Easterly rather than a prevailing Westerly! Lots of WET bedding when straw is far from cheap.
Anyway, to the question. I `m wondering if the Galebreaker roller shutter kit would stop the wetness getting in to the shed - any experiences good or bad please? Or any other ideas? (Access is needed regularly with a tractor so it`s got to be quickly removable)

We have 4 galebreaker roller doors on a shed, been on about 15 years and have worked faultlessly, we don’t use them everyday but have been down for a couple of weeks now keeping the snow and sleet out

 

[Badshot]

As mentioned an Econoblind will be a cheap option https://arkagriculture.com/econoblinds/

Let me if you would like a price.

Just for interest currently, but I am looking into options for two 20foot bays, with a 3m drop, potentially 4m if they're easy enough to raise for Access.
Thanks.

 

[Great In Grass]

Just for interest currently, but I am looking into options for two 20foot bays, with a 3m drop, potentially 4m if they're easy enough to raise for Access.
Thanks.

If you would like to follow the links I have posted previously in each one their are very good videos showing how they are fitted and how they work.

In the meantime I will message you prices.

 

[exmoor dave]

A Galebreaker roller screen (other manufacturers are available?) would be by far the best for regular access, but not cheap. A cheaper option might be to build a door frame that swings round out of the way, then clad it with Netlon/windbreak material?

I have a 20’ Galebreaker roller screen here that I’ve never put up as decided the shed didn’t warrant it in the end (and didn’t fancy trying to erect it 20’ up on my own if I’m honest). Top & bottom rollers are obviously long though, so not sure how to courier...

@neilo is that the type with the pull rope in the middle?

I have a 12ft wide one, 20ft high that needs to be pulled down to 3ft off the ground..... jeeeeeeeezzus it takes some pulling down, the last bit I have to actually use my body weight

 

[Paddington]

We put up a Galebreaker after the winter of 2010 when it was -15C inside the barn and we couldn't move the tractor for the several inches of sheet ice underneath it. Made a huge difference. Previous owner had fitted a cheaper alternative mesh with a wooden pole as a stretcher on another barn, fiddly to deploy, not as effective and useless in a strong wind.

 

[Great In Grass]

@neilo is that the type with the pull rope in the middle?

I have a 12ft wide one, 20ft high that needs to be pulled down to 3ft off the ground..... jeeeeeeeezzus it takes some pulling down, the last bit I have to actually use my body weight

That made it a breeze from there on!