Tragedies almost always come in waves. When one disaster strikes, its sinister sister is likely only a full gallop away. A farming community in New Hampshire is struggling to come to terms with this lesson as well as how two separate barn fires could strike nearby farms within less than 24 hours of one another. Frigid conditions juxtaposed an eerie mountainous landscape as the opaque, yet brilliantly white and red flames cast a foreboding dark shadow on the pure white snow. The carnage from both fires was only microcosm of a growing epidemic of barn fires that seem to be striking the nation’s heartland.
Elephant Barns can adequately protect livestock, tools and equipment
Like other barn fires as of late, this inferno claimed the lives of thousands of helpless livestock. Tragically, it appears a heating lamp used to keep the poultry from freezing was the spark that ignited the blaze. Both fires remain under investigation, but the cruel irony of these disasters is not lost upon the farms’ owners. Like any respectable livestock operation, these farmers were trying to protect their animals from the notoriously frigid New England winter. While these animals were likely destined for the slaughterhouse, their owners were doing all that they could to keep them safe, warm and happy during their short time on this planet. Unfortunately, that already abbreviated timeline was cut short with the results of this devastating fire. Only charred timbers remain at the scene of the blazes.
Elephant Barns are changing the nature of farming with County, Ridgeline and Valley Barns
Fires are commonplace in agricultural settings. The proximity of flammable materials and chemicals compounded with the vulnerability of wood and how its inherently susceptible to fire has plagued farmers for centuries. Slowly, the agricultural industry began to reverse this trend with the inclusion of metal barns and buildings into agrarian society. Although not completely immune to the effects of fire, metal buildings are far more fire resistant, and its malleable nature can render designs that are not conducive to quick spreading fires. Easy to install DYI building kits allows the barn’s owner to learn the intricate ins and outs of each building, so he or she can more easily develop a contingency plan for fires. By assembling a metal barn with ample floor space, farmers can pinpoint easy exit points and escape routes for his animals. When it comes to surviving fires, knowledge and preparation could mean life and death for these animals.
Elephant Barns restore the confidence of farmers and barn owners by letting them have ultimate input in our engineering department. We’ve spent thousands of hours poring over local codes and regulations to ensure all buildings meet the highest standards of regulation and zoning. With our watchful eye, you can design a customized metal building that meets all local snow and wind loads for optimal protection. And you don’t have to worry about a cookie-cutter design with our barns either. Our barns and lean-tos come in three distinct designs that can be easily enhanced and changed with just a click of a mouse. Don’t let pricing affect your decision either. We offer financing for qualified customers. Contact us today for a free quote and consultation!
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