Strong Buildings for Salt Storage
Salt plays a large role in road safety during the winter in areas around the world. Municipalities and private agencies utilize the resource to eliminate ice and snow on the roads to keep vehicles moving in what could otherwise be unsafe conditions. Salt lowers the freezing point of ice and snow which aids in the melting process. In order for salting a road to be successful, it is best to practice proper salt storage throughout the season by using strong and reliable containers. Doing so can keep salt from becoming lumpy and difficult to spread.
Salt and Sand Buildings for Road Safety
Salt and sand buildings are common for keeping resources safely in one spot. Purchasing the proper outdoor storage building has a number of benefits for private agencies and municipalities including:
- Convenience: Having all your road salt storage in one place makes workflow easier for your business. This makes deploying salt trucks faster with fewer headaches when your salt storage is confined to one safe and secure space.
- Environmental protection: Salt sheds do more than provide a convenient spot for salt storage. They also protect the environment by shielding rivers and streams from salt runoff which can contribute to oxygen depletion, leaving fish and other organisms exposed to dangerous conditions.
- Salt protection: When exposed to the elements, salt can become ineffective. Moisture and condensation can have a negative impact on the quality of the salt and even cause loss of the resource. These salt and sand buildings provide optimal protection to avoid damage to what is stored inside.
- Save money: Salt barns can ultimately save your business money in multiple ways. Purchasing a salt storage container from ShelterTech is more cost effective than building a permanent structure to house salt. Using salt sheds also protects your investment inside the shelter to avoid damaged or wasted salt which will save money in both product and labor costs in the long run.
The Rules of Proper Salt Storage
According to the Salt Institute, when finding a salt storage building, you should follow the acronym S.A.L.T.E.D. This stands for Safety, Accessibility, Legality, Tidiness, Economics, and Drainage. Here is how salt storage options from ShelterTech adhere to the proper salt storage rules.
- Safety: Keeping salt piles inside a storage building is safer for the public, especially children who could be curious and try to climb or explore the area. These salt barns also offer spacious areas for workers to move around without any obstructions or obstacles that could cause safety hazards. In addition, they provide a safe spot to combat runoff and other impacts it could have on the environment if left in the open.
- Accessibility: It is recommended that the entrance to salt and sand buildings be large enough to allow for machinery to maneuver in and out for worker safety. Salt storage options from ShelterTech provide a number of larger sizes to accommodate vehicles that need access to the salt inside, offering a safe area for workers.
- Legality: As always when erecting a structure, it is important to know your local zoning rules. With some salt storage container options from ShelterTech there is no need for a permit. However, you should always research and know your local ordinances prior to building any structure.
- Tidiness: It is also recommended that any salt barns blend with surroundings and provide a clean look. When purchasing a salt storage option from ShelterTech you can rest assured each choice has an attractive aesthetic that offers a tidy space for storing salt safely.
- Economics: Keeping salt protected by a sturdy building offers a cost-effective plan to spreading salt when needed in the winter. If utilizing multiple salt storage buildings, situating them strategically in a way that will save on fuel costs also saves money and time by allowing you to spread salt in a quicker manner.
- Drainage: It is important to control or collect all drainage in order to ensure protection of the environment. Make sure to situate any salt barns where drainage will flow away from the stockpile of salt.
Salt Storage Container Options for Your Business
ShelterTech SP buildings offer superior salt storage to fit any location or budget. Manufactured with high-quality materials and incredible customization options, these salt and sand buildings can be utilized year-round for ultimate protection. You can choose every aspect of these storage buildings beginning with shape, which includes:
- Peak: This style is ideal for those needing the easiest installation.
- Round: This shape is perfect for shedding the elements.
- Barn: This style provides an overall increase in cubic storage space.
ShelterTech also offers multiple colors and sizes for a unique and fully customizable salt storage container. In addition, you can choose the strength of fabric based on your needs.
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Standard Cover |
Heavy Duty 14.5 oz Cover |
Ultra Duty 21.5 oz Cover |
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UV treated |
UV treated
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UV treated
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100% waterproof |
100% waterproof
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100% waterproof |
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1-year prorated warranty |
10-year prorated warranty |
15-year prorated warranty |
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1-year warranty for panels |
3-year prorated warranty for panels |
3-year prorated warranty for panels
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Features of Salt and Sand Buildings from ShelterTech
ShelterTech salt and sand buildings can truly fit anyone’s storage needs thanks to the incredible customization options. There are a variety of other features of these rugged and high-quality salt storage container options including:
- Strong covers: ShelterTech covers are manufactured with ultra-rugged PVC fabric that stands up to Mother Nature for supreme protection. Choose from multiple strengths that best meet your salt storage needs. After years of use, it is also possible to replace the cover only if your frame is still in good shape but the structure is in need of a fresh look.
- Expandable: If more space is needed after your shelter is already erected, there’s no need to worry. These structures are expandable, allowing you to add space without long-term interruption to your business.
- Snow and water proof: ShelterTech salt storage buildings are constructed to combat the elements including snow and water. These structures are also both snow and water proof offering a sturdy structure no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.
- Minimal foundation requirements: Many permanent structures need extensive permits to build and meet zoning requirements. However, ShelterTech buildings have minimal requirements such as blocks or concrete piers in order to satisfy foundation requirements which can save time and provide additional convenience.
- Portable: If your road salt storage needs change, ShelterTech buildings are fully portable. This means you can disassemble and reassemble as needed, which cannot be done with a standard permanent building.
- Steel frame: The galvanized steel frames provide increased strength to withstand rain, snow, wind, and other environmental threats. The galvanization process also makes the frame uniquely resistant to rust and corrosion for an overall durable shelter.
- Affordable: Fabric salt sheds are more cost effective when compared to standard permanent buildings. In fact, ShelterTech shelters can be erected at a fraction of the cost of permanent buildings.
- Stability: The patented ShelterLock stabilizers provide unrivaled strength to fabric salt storage shelters. The universal foot plate offers increased stability and makes it easier to install on surfaces.
- Easy installation: When compared to a brick or concrete permanent building, ShelterTech salt storage options can be erected in a matter of days instead of weeks or months. This will save you time and money while ensuring there is little to no work stoppage during construction.