FAQ

Do you provide all the material to construct a building?
The basic kit provides the cover, arches, straps and hardware. We can provide the treated posts rated for
"in ground" and lumber at very competitive prices. When you talk with us we will let you know how much
lumber it will take. If you want to compare our prices to your local lumber yard, by all means do so.

What makes Pro-Tec buildings better than others on the market?
- It's our belief we have the best building on the market today. The design makes it the easiest building to
construct by far. No cables to hold our buildings together.
- Our buildings carry Engineering stamps of certification.
- All our welds are galvanized after they are done, unlike most which paint the welds with aluminum paint.
- We use the best steel available. Compare the weight of our package to others (if they will tell you) and
you can see the difference.
- Sioux Steel has been around since 1918. They are a company with an outstanding reputation that will be
here if you need help or have a concern. They are not just bending steel; they are building products that
will exceed the needs of our customers.
- Only the highest quality of materials are used. To sell them cheaper a person would have to cut corners.
We don't. Sioux Steel designs buildings to stand when others fail.

How long does it take to receive a building once I place an order?
If we have it in stock, just a few days. If we must order it, typically it takes 3 to 6 weeks on structures up
to 56' wide, depending on current production schedule. On larger structures, 56' wide and up, it may take
longer depending on current production schedule. Contact us and current production time can be provided.

Does it pay to store hay inside? Losses of hay stored outside can exceed 40%. That means that you
lose one bale of roll hay for every three you store outside uncovered on bare ground. With increased fuel,
twine and equipment costs, not to mention rising hay values, why waste any? Storing hay outside is like
throwing money away. Hay is also able to cure easier in a Pro-Tec building as it has great air flow. Hay will
maintain a higher quality and value. Even if you feed all the hay you produce, animals always do better on
quality hay and require less supplements.

Why do you recommend these buildings for livestock? One important aspect of maintaining animal
health is air quality. A Pro-Tec building can provide great ventilation. Often sheep and goat producers use
jugs (small pens) right after they have lambs/kids. A Pro-Tec building can be easily adapted for that
purpose. When you're done, remove the pens and you have a barn that can be cleaned with ease. You
could very easily finish these animals by building larger pens on each side and an alleyway in the center.

Raising dairy calves, hogs, cattle, or when used for a riding arena, they have proved to be very effective.
The buildings have great air flow, more covered height and cost less than conventional buildings. The
natural light provides an environment that animals thrive in. Plus, with reduced noise from the elements,
animals stay calmer. If you need to move the building in the future for whatever reason, it can be taken
down and relocated.

What happens if the cover ever needs to be replaced?
Replacements can be ordered for you. Call us when you're ready and we can supply the price.

Are they difficult to build?
The single pipe arch and the truss arch buildings are the easiest to assemble. About 70% of our customers
do it themselves. If you would like professional installation, we can arrange that. Professional installation is
strongly recommended on 64' and wider buildings.

Can you provide builders to erect the building?
Yes, if you would like to have it built for you, that's no problem. Just let us know and we can get you an
estimate on the installation cost. You will be responsible to provide an excavated, level place on which to
build it.

So what do they cost?
That all depends on width, length and type of building. Our most economically priced building is the 30' and
36' wide single arch. The best way to price a building is to contact us and let us know what size best fits
your need. We can then share our experience and the design that seems to work best. We don't want to
sell you something that won't work.