Gray
Field™ LLC is a leader in Iowa in hog slat replacement services and is urging
hog producers and growers to keep a cautious eye out for concrete slat failure
warning signs inside hog confinements across the Midwest.
The horrifying sound of pigs splashing into the manure pit is
what keeps Gray Field slat replacement
employees up at night – literally.
With hog
confinement buildings approaching 10, 15 and even 25 years of age, the slatted
concrete flooring is aging and failing at an alarming rate. This can cause the
loss of livestock and a significant disruption to a producer’s operation.
“Just
last month, we received a call shortly before midnight from a hog producer that
experienced slat failure. He had already lost a significant number of pigs.
These are calls that you just hate to get because it’s too late. We do what we
can to help our customers, even in emergency situations, but prevention is the
ultimate goal,” said McKee Clark, Owner of Gray Field slat replacement.
Unlike
traditional concrete slabs or floors, hog confinement flooring is slatted and
suspended above a manure pit. Due to more wear, tear and extreme conditions,
cracks in the concrete slats start to form. Once this happens, it doesn’t take
long for moisture to reach the steel rebar and begin to wear away at the
remainder of the slat. This causes the hallmark warning signs of sagging,
exposed aggregate or rebar, and more severe cracks. These are warning signs
that Gray Field urges producers to pay close attention to.
“We care about our customers and their
livestock. That is why we feel it’s important to get the word out on what signs
to look for and what to be aware of. This not only saves the lives of pigs, but
timely replacement of aging slats increases the safety for workers, prevents
costly downtime, improves operations, and extends the life of the building”
states Clark.
Gray Field is a
leader in Iowa in hog slat replacement serving customers throughout Iowa and
the Midwest. Custom engineered machinery and processes have been designed to
replace concrete hog slats quickly and effectively under the motto of Done Right. Done Fast. Minimal downtime
without damage to the building structure is Gray Field’s area of expertise.
Learn more about Gray Field at the company website – http://www.grayfieldslat.com.
Producers or growers interested in hog slat replacement services should contact
McKee Clark at 712-450-0112.
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