Sand Storage & Salt Storage
An Easy, Economical Solution
ClearSpan structures are fast to construct and low in cost per square foot, offering the best value for your investment. With spacious interiors and no support posts, ClearSpan salt storage buildings allow equipment and loaders to maneuver easily. When you work with ClearSpan, you are working with a reliable, American company that has been in business for more than thirty years. We are experienced in serving municipalities and private businesses alike, and we will make the process of purchasing a salt or sand storage facility quick and easy for you.
Features & Benefits
Economical
At a low cost per square foot, ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Buildings are the most economical solution for covered sand and salt storage. Unlike tarps, which can blow in the wind and result in product loss and unsafe conditions, ClearSpan structures help speed up deployment times. |
Minimal Foundation Requirements
Costly concrete foundations and footings are not necessary for ClearSpan buildings, regardless of whether the structure is for permanent or temporary use. Construct your building on the surface of your choice or install it against the side of an existing structure, with little site preparation. |
Finest Quality Products
Only the highest quality steel and fabric are used to construct ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Buildings. Our 12.5 oz., UV-treated polyethylene fabric features a rip-stop scrim weave, preventing any punctures from spreading. Our American-made, triple galvanized structural steel is resistant to corrosive environments and long lasting. |
Environmentally Friendly
Using a Clearspan salt shed for salt storage protects salt and sand piles from precipitation, eliminating groundwater contamination from runoff. Natural light permeates through our covers, reducing the need for daytime artificial lighting and decreasing the amount of lights needed at night. |
Customized Engineering
Our in-house engineers will custom design your Hercules Truss Arch Building to meet your area's local wind-load and snow-load requirements. Once your order has been placed, we can also provide engineered, stamped drawings, if needed. Aside from meeting code requirements, we will meet your personal criteria as well. |
Spacious Interior
ClearSpan structures are a superior alternative to wood or steel buildings because they don't have interior poles or support beams to get in the way of front end loaders and other large equipment. With maximum usable space, you can store equipment inside, along with your salt and sand piles. |
Building Profiles
ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Buildings are available in Round or Gablec style. With building sizes available from 20' to 300' wide and in any length, your salt and sand storage building can be designed to meet your exact needs.
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The most popular sizes for salt and sand storage facilities are the 45'W, 65'W, 72'W Round style and 100'W Gable style. Click on the building profiles to view application pictures and more building sizes.
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ClearSpan Follows S.A.L.T.E.D.
The Salt Institute recommends that salt be stored in a roofed enclosure in order to provide the most economical and environmentally safe solution. Here is how ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Buildings match up to their recommendations.
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Customer Success Stories
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Kuhlman Corporation, Toledo, OH
Challenge: Lack of storage space for new endeavor
Building Size: 100' wide x 180' longKuhlman Corporation was started in 1901 by a bricklayer, Adam Kuhlman. Today, the company has eight facilities around the United States and offers a variety of services including masonry, concrete, brick, stone, water and sewer services and more. The company is a wholesale distributor of a wide range of construction materials for masonry, concrete and sewer trades. » Read More
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Town of Dublin Highway Department, Dublin, NH
Challenge: Expansion
Building Size: 45' wide x 90' longThe town of Dublin Highway Department was operating with only a small pole barn to store sand and salt in. Some piles had to be left outside during the winter. According to manager, Brian Barden, "we outgrew the pole barn and needed a bigger structure." He explains that they wanted something not only bigger, but better; a building that would accommodate several needs at once. "I was looking for a durable, easy to maintain building to store salt and sand in, something with more height than the pole barn," he reveals. » Read More
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Township of Wayne Department of Public Works, Wayne, NJ
Challenge: Winter Salt Storage
Building Size: 65' width x 100' longWinter weather in New Jersey can coat the roads with anything from snow to sleet and freezing rain, creating slippery conditions that require layers of road salt. Since the state of New Jersey mandates that all road salt be kept in an enclosed area, a proper storage facility is crucial for road crews. The Department of Public Works in the Township of Wayne, NJ was storing their road salt on an asphalt pad, covered with a large tarp, according to Public Works Director George Holzapfel. » Read More
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Wyandot County, Upper Sandusky, OH
Challenge: Additional space for road salt storage
Building Size: 72' wide x 60' longThe Wyandot County Engineer's Bridge and Highway Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining 350 miles of roadways and bridges throughout the district. Maintenance includes snow and ice removal, repair and construction of bridges and drainage structures, resurfacing of roadways and the mowing of roadsides, said County Engineer Mike Kohl. » Read More
Ours versus Theirs
Fast Construction
Can easily build up to 5,000 sq. ft. in a day, which results in lower construction costs.
Long construction timelines raise costs. It may take months for building to be completed.
Low Maintenance
Durable materials withstand corrosive environments. No painting or chemicals required for upkeep.
Painting may be required every 3 to 5 years, as well as additional maintenance. Materials may rot or rust.
Maximum Usable Space
No interior support posts means equipment and vehicles can maneuver with ease, minimizing deployment time.
Support posts and beams limit usable space and may get in the way of loaders and other equipment.
Minimal Foundation Requirements
Can be built directly on the ground, eliminating the high cost of concrete footings.
Concrete footings and foundation can more than double costs and lengthen construction time.
Installation — Build up to 5,000 sq. ft. per Day
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Customizable Features to Complete Your Sand & Salt Storage Building
Our commitment to you doesn't stop once your salt & storage building is complete. We can also outfit your entire operation with everything from lighting to accessories. Your expert Truss Arch specialist will work with you to find the right products to match your building specifications and budget.
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Not only do we sell complete building systems, but we also offer a variety of products through our affiliated company, TekSupply, to help make managing your winter needs easier and more efficient.
Did You Know...
ClearSpan Fabric Structures works with you one on one.
As a one-stop shop for your building needs, ClearSpan makes it easy for you to design the best structure for your application. Your Truss Arch specialist guides you through the process and communicates with our in-house design, engineering and manufacturing teams.
"Excellent product, great customer service and competitively priced. You can't make a better choice than a ClearSpan salt shed building!" — Dave Bonk, Bonk Brothers Supplies, Inc.
ClearSpan Fabric Structures offers the fastest building solutions.
When you choose ClearSpan, you can have your completed structure in only a matter of weeks. ClearSpan structures take as little as three weeks to produce and as little as three to five days to install.
"The building's construction took only a few weeks and meets all the department's needs." — George Holzapfel, Township of Wayne, Department of Public Works
ClearSpan Fabric Structures will tailor the structure to your site.
Every ClearSpan Truss Arch Building is custom engineered to fit the requirements of your specific location, such as snow and wind loads or foundation type.
"ClearSpan was the right choice for us. It's convenient. There is plenty of room. An added bonus is that we don't have to clean snow off our roof any more. The snow just slides right off. Having our sand piles under cover makes our operation a lot easier." — Brian Barden, Town of Dublin, Highway Department
Do you want to know more?
Learn more about the benefits of buying your salt & sand storage building from ClearSpan Fabric Structures.
