Hog Slat & Beam Failure Warning Signs
Hog slat and beam replacement is a critically important and smart investment in your operations. It will extend the life of your buildings, improve operations, and increase worker and livestock safety. Repairs are an option for surface level maintenance, but slat and beam replacement is the only way to prevent failure by addressing the actual problem of the concrete slat, beam, or column.
Warning signs indicating a problem that needs attention:
Any of the above conditions should be inspected and addressed to prevent costly downtime and/or emergency hog slat or beam failures.
- Cracks on top, side, or bottom of hog slat or beam
- Exposed aggregate or rebar in hog slat or beam
- Bowing, sagging, or deformation of hog slats
- Uneven flooring
- Extreme feeder slat wear and tear
- Aging hog building or extreme conditions
Any of the above conditions should be inspected and addressed to prevent costly downtime and/or emergency hog slat or beam failures.
Call Today: 712-450-0112 to line up a site inspection. Gray Field staff will assess the current state of your hog slats and beams and provide a recommended plan of action to fit your needs.