12' wall and 30'+ clearance allow loaders to stack the salt higher for maximum capacity per square foot
more headroom for vehicles working in building
Other Buildings in General
lower walls and/or clearances give you less capacity per square foot, so you need a larger area which takes more space on your site, and costs more to pave
greater risk of impact with roof system
And Specifically...
Hi-Arch Gambrel
full-length 30' clearance for inside dumping
no conveyor needed
lean-to can be attached
Dome
limited inside dumping (only in center)
outside dumping when center is full means double handing
conveyor needed for full rated capacity
design does not accommodate lean-to
Hi-Arch Gambrel
30-40 year shingle roof
sturdy wood truss frame
wall/foundation included
lean-to can be attached
designed specifically for salt storage facilities
Fabric Roof
10-15 year fabric roof will have to be replaced more often
thin metal frame
wall/foundation separate
design does not accommodate lean-to
Hi-Arch Gambrel
full-length 30' clearance for inside dumping
walls are already designed for salt weight and loader impact
Pole Shed
not enough clearance for tractor-trailers
walls may need to be modified for salt storage use