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AMERICAN BARNS

Rural
American Barns

The American barn, with its striking centre gable roof and drop down to the side lean-tos, is a staple for many rural or semi-rural properties.

With unique architectural features and the added benefit of an increased height space for differing uses, it’s no wonder the American barn has made its way to our shores.

But while its roof line may be unique, not all American barns are the same either. That’s where we come in.

With us, you can custom design the angle of your American barn roof line as well as the drop. That’s handy when you may need limited or added centre roof height for different uses, like mezzanine floors, mechanical hoists or storage for rural customers. We also offer so many optional inclusions to make it truly sing – personal access doors for side or back access, large sliding doors so you can open up large spaces fort equipment, insulation to protect animals – you tell us what you need.

We also use quality Australian steel with the added peace of mind of an extended Fair Dinkum Builds warranty – with us, you’re covered by our own promise as well as the usual materials warranties. You also know that our American barns are made to spec for your specific site, meets ShedSafe’s tough safety conditions and will comply with all relevant state and national building codes.

Let’s walk you through what your American barn could include . . .

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Stramit® Corrugated

Stramit Monoclad®

Stramit Longspan®

Stramit K-Panel®

Stramit Monopanel®

Stramit® C-Clad 280

NEW Stramit SharpLine®

Stramit® Corrugated roof and wall cladding

Cost-effective and simple to install
A tried-and-tested, ultra-lightweight and durable American Barn cladding
A timeless, classic roofing profile achieved through modern design methods and materials.

Stramit Monoclad® roof and wall cladding

Protect your American barn from strong winds or heavy rain with this great all-rounder
Stramit Monoclad® cladding combines with Monolap joint systems to allow for long-run, single panel American barn roofs.

Stramit Longspan® roof and wall cladding

Stramit Longspan® is one of our most architecturally flexible claddings
Suited to roofs and walls
Achieve a designer look with a cost-effective and straightforward cladding option.

Stramit K-Panel® wall sheeting

The wide-coverage that K-Panel® cladding provides is perfect for smaller American barns
Optimised for ease-of-use and installation
This is an excellent cladding for property owners on a budget as its lower profile also allows for smaller flashing.

Stramit Monopanel® wall cladding

Give your American barn a clean and uniformed aesthetic
Features concealed fixings and sleek lines
Monopanel® cladding comes in extensive COLORBOND® steel colour options.

Stramit® C-Clad 280 wall sheeting

Features traditional lines and concealed fixing to enhance any house or shed
Easy to install
Low profile allows for smaller flashing and easy cleaning
Suitable for horizontal or vertical applications

Stramit SharpLine® architectural wall cladding

Cut a dynamic and visually bold profile for your American barn
SharpLine® cladding’s clean-cut aesthetic can complement the exterior of any American barn
Two fixing methods available and can be installed either horizontally or vertically for greater design freedom.

COLORBOND® steel COLORBOND® Ultra steel COLORBOND® steel Matt UniCote® LUX MagnaFlow® SuperDura™ Stainless steel

The COLORBOND® steel range of designer colours offers a classic and contemporary palette to enhance the beauty of every build.

COLORBOND® steel Surfmist®

COLORBOND® steel Classic Cream™

COLORBOND® steel Paperbark®

COLORBOND® steel Evening Haze®

COLORBOND® steel Shale Grey™

COLORBOND® steel Dune®

COLORBOND® steel Cove®

COLORBOND® steel Windspray®

COLORBOND® steel Pale Eucalypt®

COLORBOND® steel Mangrove®

COLORBOND® steel Wallaby®

COLORBOND® steel Jasper®

COLORBOND® steel Basalt®

COLORBOND® steel Manor Red®

COLORBOND® steel Terrain®

COLORBOND® steel Woodland Grey®

COLORBOND® steel Monument®

COLORBOND® steel Ironstone®

COLORBOND® steel Cottage Green®

COLORBOND® steel Deep Ocean®

Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The COLORBOND® steel and SuperDura™ Stainless steel colour swatches and images shown have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes. COLORBOND® and ® colour names are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited. SuperDura™ and ™ colour names are trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
UniCote® is a registered trademark of Colossal Management Pty Ltd.
MagnaFlow® is a registered trademark of Fletcher Building Holdings Limited.

Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The COLORBOND® steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

COLORBOND® steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited.

More protection for buildings in coastal and industrial environments.

COLORBOND® Ultra steel Surfmist®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel Dune®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel Windspray®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel Wallaby®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel Woodland Grey®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel Monument®

Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The COLORBOND® Ultra steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

COLORBOND® Ultra steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited.

Create a softer, more subtle look with a true Matt finish.

COLORBOND® steel Matt Surfmist®

COLORBOND® steel Matt Basalt®

COLORBOND® steel Matt Monument®

Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The COLORBOND® steel Matt colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

COLORBOND® steel Matt and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited.

Achieve the design edge you’re looking for with the UniCote® LUX world-first, innovative multi-paint method and stand out from the crowd.
UniCote® LUX finishes are only available in Stramit SharpLine® and Monopanel® cladding.

UniCote LUX Stramit Silver Quartz Swatch

UniCote® LUX Silver Quartz

UniCote Lux Stramit Weathered Iron Swatch

UniCote® LUX Zinc Graphite

UniCote® LUX Pentagon

UniCote® LUX Spectrum

UniCote® LUX Weathered Iron

UniCote® LUX Ashwood

Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The UniCote® LUX images displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

UniCote® is a registered trademark of Colossal Management Pty Ltd.

Apply MagnaFlow® sheeting to your steel building projects for more durability and protection in corrosive environments.

MagnaFlow® Off White

MagnaFlow® Birch

MagnaFlow® Armour Grey

MagnaFlow® Slate Grey

MagnaFlow® Monolith

Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The MagnaFlow® colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

MagnaFlow® is a registered trademark of Fletcher Building Holdings Limited.

SuperDura™ Stainless steel is design to provide performance in severe coastal and industrial environments.

SuperDura™ Stainless steel Dune®

SuperDura™ Stainless steel Windspray®

SuperDura™ Stainless steel Deep Ocean®

Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The SuperDura™ Stainless steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

SupaDura™ Stainless steel and ® colour names are trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.

Every American barn we make is flexibly designed around your available space and budget. So, whether you need a big American barn or a smaller one, at Fair Dinkum Builds we can design something that’s just right for you, using our leading software.

Taurean Commando Series Taurean Windstrong® Sliding access doors

Sliding access doors

Taurean Commando Series Taurean Windstrong® Sliding access doors

Taurean Commando Series

Wide-access doors that offer reliable wind and rain protection
Features long-life galvanised brackets for increased durability
The Taurean Commando Series is available in a range of COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel

These Taurean Door Systems roller doors are also offered with Merlin or Grifco automatic door openers.

Shed with Taurean Commando commercial roller doors

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Taurean Windstrong®

These are the ideal roller doors for American barns in high-wind areas
These wide-access doors are perfect for rural use
Windstrong® door rollers feature a built-in sealant strip to prevent the entry of leaves or dirt.

These Taurean Door Systems roller doors are also offered with Merlin or Grifco automatic door openers.

Shed with a Taurean Windstrong windlocked roller door

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Sliding access doors

Open an entire wall of your American barn for maximum usability
Increase the air-flow and circulation throughout your American barn
Gives you total control over how they use your barn.

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5 degrees

A stylised and modern-looking roofline that commands attention
Perfect for American barn owners looking for something less traditional
Can only be utilised on mono-pitch roofed American barns.

American barn render with skillion 5 degree roof pitch

11 degrees

A timeless and traditional pitch popular with American barn owners
11º is the ideal roof-pitch for the gable section of your American barn roof
Is also an option for monopitched American barn roofs.

American barn render with 11 degree roof pitch

American barn with skillion 11 degree roof

15 degrees

This roof gradient provides considerable internal clearance for your American barn
Can be an excellent option for American barns that house machinery or larger vehicles
Excellent water-carrying capacity and strong-wind performance
Suitable for both gable and monopitch roof areas.

American barn render with 15 degree roof pitch

American barn with skillion 15 degree roof pitch

22 degrees

This is the perfect roof pitch to attach solar panels to your American barn
Offers plenty of internal clearance and additional airflow in the higher parts of your barn
Can be used on both mono-pitched and gable roof sections of your American barn.

American barn render with 22 degree roof pitch

American barn render with skillion 22 degree roof pitch

30 degrees

30º roof slopes provide a significant amount of internal clearance
Perfect for American barn owners who wish to install a mezzanine, or house large machinery or equipment
Can only be used on the centre gable section of your American barn’s roof.

American barn render with 30 degree roof pitch

45 degrees

A visually striking and powerful heritage-listed roof-pitch similar to a church roofline
45º provides an impressive amount of internal-clearance space
This roof-pitch is popular with heritage-listed sites
Only suitable for gable roof sections.

American barn render with 45 degree roof pitch

Eave overhangs

Overhangs ensure all entryways and exits to your American barn are covered
A modern and stylish aesthetic that is popular amongst American barn owners looking for a less traditional style
Overhangs perform well in both hot and cold climates.

Lean-to side walls

Use both left and right lean-tos to create an iconic American barn structure
Lean-tos give American barn owners total control over their barn's functionality
We can add additional lean-tos to your American barn for further customisation.

Champion Stable Systems

Designed to be completely customisable, to help create the perfect solution for any stable fit-out
Mix and match from an interchangeable range of doors and accessories, including sliding and swinging stall doors, day yard doors, horse stall walls, wash bays and more
Build a durable home for your animals that's comfortable and stress free.

Personal access doors

Get in and out your American barn easily – without opening the roller doors
We can install personal access doors to accommodate wheelbarrows or wheelchairs
Choose a personal access door that complements the colour of your American barn with all 22 COLORBOND® steel colours available, as well as COLORBOND® steel Matt options.

Man holding open the personal access door on his COLORBOND steel matt garage with a four wheel drive parked inside

Windows

Let some light into your life, through our shed-specific American barn windows
Increase the levels of daylight and ventilation in your American barn
We build all our windows using AMIA high-performance glass.

Man walking through a shed home office with plants and computers

Insulation

Protect your animals or yourself from heat or cold inside in your American barn
Use insulating panels to maintain a comfortable temperature, with optional R rating
We have a range of Fletcher Insulation options for every size of American barn.

Whirlybirds

A quick and easy way to replace warm, stale air with a soft and fresh breeze
Prevent any condensation from damaging the interior of your American barn
Keep the temperature even and comfortable – all year round.

Sliding glass doors

We offer two sizes of sliding glass doors that will accentuate any American Barn
Glass sliding doors give you ultimate flexibility over how you use your barn
Increase the amount of natural sunlight throughout your American barn.

Sliding doors seen from the inside of a shed

Storage mezzanines

Make the most out of all the available roof space in your American barn
Stow parts, files, animal feed or anything else safely and conveniently
Use every possible part of your American barn to its full potential.

Interior shot of a shed with a boat parked below the mezzanine floor

Stairs

Stairs make getting to and from the mezzanine floor safe and convenient
We can tailor our stairs to meet the height requirements of your mezzanine and to suit the centre height of your barn.
Can be constructed from steel or timber – depending on your needs.

Partitions

Easily subdivide your American barn to a floor plan that suits you
Partitions can be a great way to create a designated office area
Perfect for breaking up a larger space into more comfortable sized rooms.

Internal shed wall creating one large open bay and one smaller bay

InfinitiLine® gutter

A premium quality gutter, built with Australian weather in mind
Minimise the risk of water damage to the interior of your American barn in heavy weather, with concealed overflow protection slots
Maintain a sleek appearance while remaining fully complaint with rainwater overflow measures
Only currently available in ACT and NSW.

Other gutters

Reduce the risk of rain or water damage in your American barn
Choose from our extensive range of shapes, sizes and styles to create a solution that’s suited to your needs and compliant for your local region
We offer gutters in a selection of different COLORBOND® steel colours to accentuate your American barn.

Shot of the underside of eaves showing the downpipes and gutters

Skylight

Let the sun naturally brighten up your American barn
Reduce the amount you spend on lighting or heating during the day
All our skylights are constructed from fibreglass or long-lasting, durable polycarbonate sheeting.

Open bays

Open up a section of your American barn wall to achieve an open bay
Increase the ventilation and easy access to your American barn.

Fire-rated walls

Protect your building and its contents from fires in neighbouring buildings. (Fire-prone areas may need to comply with Bushfire Attack Level requirements. Customers should contact their local Fair Dinkum Sheds distributor to order a shed that complies)
Added peace of mind that your animals or property are safer from the risk of fire
Uses Stramit’s Uniguard™ fire resisting boundary wall system for quality protection.