Hitchcock Feedpad Cover

Location: Rotoorangi , Waikato

BUILDING DETAILS

Size:  90m L x 31.8m D x 4.5m - 5.89m H

Style: Gable

System: Futura Box-Beam

This gable-style structure in Rotoorangi uses Futura's Box-Beam Rafter system on timber pole columns to span 90 m by 31.8 m, totalling 2862 m² across 12 bays of 7.5 m. With height stepping from a 4.5-metre knee line to a 5.89-metre ridge, the roof pitch is a low 5 degrees.

Every season benefits from a feedpad cover. In the winter, it reduces pugging and controls effluent runoff, keeping standing areas firm and workable. In the summer, it provides much-needed shade and protection from the heat. Feed that is shielded from the weather all year round maintains consistent quality and intake, promoting more stable milk production and providing a comfortable feeding area for the herd regardless of the weather.

Location: Rotoorangi, Waikato
Application: Animal Housing, Feedpad Roof
Reference: C3454