Engineered Timber Buildings for the Modern Farm.

Specialists in Timber Portal Frames and Livestock Housing. Stronger, warmer, and more durable than steel.

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35 Years Family Heritage

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100% Post & Beam (No Panels)

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Nationwide Design, Local Build

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Fast Track Service Available

Why Professional Farmers Choose Timber.

For decades, steel has dominated agricultural construction. But for livestock and long-term storage, timber is the superior choice.

Unlike steel, timber is a natural insulator. It maintains a more consistent temperature, eliminating the “sweating” and condensation issues that plague steel sheds.

This creates a healthier, drier environment for livestock and grain storage. At Mottaghan Reid, we combine this natural advantage with modern engineering to create Timber Portal Frames—offering the same clear-span space as steel, but with the longevity of treated timber.

The Agricultural Range

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Traditional Timber Barns

Exceptional aesthetic durability. It is ideal for farms in sensitive landscape areas or heritage sites where a standard modern steel shed would simply look out of place.

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Mono Pitch Pole Barns

The cost-effective mono pitch pole barn solution for extra covered space. Simple, rugged, and fast to erect. Perfect for hay storage, implement sheds, or extending your existing farm buildings.

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Timber Portal Frame Barns

The gold standard in agricultural building. Our clear-span portal frames eliminate internal posts, providing maximum manoeuvrability for machinery and storage.

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Livestock Housing & Cattle Sheds

Better welfare for your herd. Our timber designs offer superior natural ventilation and temperature control, reducing respiratory issues in cattle and sheep throughout the year.

Built for the Working Farm.

We understand that farming doesn’t wait. You need practical, rugged storage that fits your machinery and protects your stock. Unlike generic suppliers, we don’t just sell “off the shelf solutions”—we can adjust eaves heights, spans and layouts to suit your specific requirements.

Fast Installation

We manufacture kits in-house in Staffordshire, meaning we can often design, cut, and deliver your barn in as little as 3 weeks.

Tanalised Durability

All our agricultural softwood is pressure-treated for maximum resistance to rot and damp, ensuring longevity in harsh farm environments.

Need a quote for your farm?

Whether you are replacing a barn or planning a new livestock complex, we make it simple. You don’t need architectural drawings to get started—just your required dimensions and a rough idea of the yard layout.

Our team will engineer a practical, durable solution optimised for our “Fast Track” production. We ensure you get the storage capacity you need, delivered and installed before the season turns.

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