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I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this website. Here’s another great YouTube® video about a grain silo home that delves into the actual construction methods and costs involved in the project.

An architect and stylist, Chris converted a 366-square-foot grain silo into their first home near Phoenix, Arizona. Here is a YouTube® video about Christoph Kaiser and Shauna. YouTube® video showing a grain bin conversion They are used to store grain like corn or soy beans in a dry state. Silos can be metal, but are usually cement.īins are vented, shorter than a silo, and usually made of corrugated steel. They usually hold grass or corn plants that are still damp. What’s the difference between a grain bin and a grain silo?Ī silo is taller and more slender than a grain bin. Jump to my Pinterest board to see a collection of grain bins converted to tiny homes. They were the only structures standing after the last hurricane. These micro-shelters can be assembled by hand in just a few hours. Sukup designed a bin called a habitat hut for use in Haiti (shown here). Fans are used to keep the air circulating. This creates a huge temperature difference from the main level to the loft. The outside access stairs were used on the inside to access the loft. They used the “drying floor” for the loft. It was purchased new from Sukup and included a door, roof hatch, and access ladder.

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They used a professional grain bin assembly company which had the know-how and special equipment necessary for construction. The cement floor/foundation was about $8,000.00*.

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The video at the bottom of this page is full of good construction information: the cost of the 36′ diameter grain bin was about $7,000.00*. I was unable to find any books specifically about converting a grain bin/silo to a tiny home, but construction will be much like working with shipping containers. What can be done and what is prohibited as far as building codes go will be at their discretion.

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Check with the local code enforcement officers. Our intent is to use organic practices in all farmable acreage (vineyard & produce), utilize sustainable energy when we can and educate and inspire our guests to appreciate the land where their food comes from and create an association between celebration, hospitality, and a connection to the land.”ĭaniel & Sandra Wilkens – Owners Converting a Grain Bin/Silo Takes Some Unique Know-HowĪ grain bin/silo is dual-walled and freestanding, able to withstand immense load pressures. “Abbey Road Farm’s mission is to celebrate the bounty of Yamhill County, be stewards of the land and bring Abbey Road Farm to its fullest potential. Then they renovated the farmhouse, revitalized the existing cherry orchard and ranch land, and added a winery. Like the couple in the video below, the folks at Abbey Road Farm purchased the whole farm and turned the grain silos into a cute bed & breakfast. Converting a Grain Bin Right Where It Sits New grain bins are available from Sukup Manufacturing Co. This may sell soon but there are others listed. It’s 40′ in diameter and the owner wants $14,875.00*. The description says it has already been disassembled. Used grain bins, like the one shown in the photo, can be purchased on eBay®. Grain bins can be found abandoned all over the county. They can be up-cycled into interesting tiny homes, but you would really need to get in touch with your artistic side. Grain bins or grain silos are made of durable galvanized steel.

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