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If you don’t have containers or need more flexibility, a post mounted shelter is your smartest option. Built with C450-grade structural steel and our exclusive SmartShield® fabric, these steel frame shelters are engineered for strength, relocatability, weather protection, and site-specific performance.
Unlike container mounted shelters, post mounted shelters are anchored directly into the ground using heavy-duty posts. This allows full control over your layout—whether you're working with sloped terrain, tight footprints, or dynamic project needs.
Ideal for secure asset storage, machinery protection, covered workshops, livestock, vehicles, HR zones, or temporary compounds, SmartShelters’ post mounted shelters are fully engineered to meet New Zealand building codes and site conditions.
Post mounted shelters don’t rely on container placement, giving you full control over where and how your shelter is installed. Whether you're navigating uneven terrain or working around site constraints, this flexibility supports better layouts, smoother logistics, and more efficient movement—ideal for livestock, machinery or team operations.
Post mounted shelters save space while still offering robust, secure cover for vehicles, materials, or people. Their compact, efficient design means you can create a usable shelter without eating into valuable ground area.
Post mounting is a more cost-effective solution than a steel roof structure—especially on rural sites or temporary contracts—while still delivering structural strength and high build quality.
Open-sided design provides excellent ventilation and daylight—ideal for dry storage, or comfortable workspaces. Combined with our SmartShield® cladding, these shelters stay naturally cooler, with internal temperatures reduced by up to 10°C compared to standard roofing. This advanced, 100% PVC-free fabric also blocks harmful UV rays.
Post mounting allows for multiple entry and exit points on all sides. This makes it easier to streamline your workflow and position shelter openings exactly where they're needed—especially important for equipment access or high-traffic agricultural zones.
Compared to traditional steel sheds, our modular design and expert support enable quick setup with minimal disruption. Our SmartShelters installation team ensures each shelter is assembled to spec, on time, and to code.
Steel post mounted shelters can be installed with a bolted connection at ground level, or even bolted directly to a concrete slab making it easy to remove and relocate. That means your capital investment can be reused across multiple projects, giving you long-term value and true on-site flexibility.
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Workshop & Maintenance Bays
Bulk Storage
Warehouse, factory, freight depot shelters
Machinery Storage
Site compound
Hangar Storage for small planes
Construction break areas
Feed pad shetler
Markets & Event spaces
Composting barns
Hay sheds and dry bale storage
SmartShelters provides both standard spans and custom dimensions. All shelters are fully engineered for your site.
Need a custom solution? Contact us to discuss how our steel pole mounted shelters can be engineered to suit your specific needs.
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While open-sided post mounting allows excellent airflow, we offer a range of cladding options to protect against wind, rain, or snow:
These side materials offer different advantages depending on your site conditions and airflow needs.
We’re the only genuine NZ shelter company with full local certification. Our shelters are proudly made for Kiwis, by Kiwis—and engineered for your site.
Enjoy peace of mind with NZ’s longest warranty on both steel framework and fabric—because we’re confident in our construction and here for the long haul.
We take no shortcuts on strength. Our hoop arches are engineered using premium C450 grade galvanised steel with no less than a 4mm wall thickness. We use square or rectangular profiles to ensure maximum rigidity, safety, and long-term durability in all conditions.
Exclusively available from SmartShelters, our Canadian-made SmartShield® cladding is the strongest structural shelter fabric on the NZ market. It’s 100% PVC-free, UV stabilised, and built to perform in New Zealand’s harshest weather conditions.
Each shelter is fully certified to meet AUS/NZ 1170:2:2021 standards and tailored to your exact site requirements. Whether you’re in a high wind zone, alpine region, or coastal site, we engineer each shelter for performance and compliance. Our structures can be designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 300 km/h.
See how other businesses and farms use SmartShelters’ steel post mounted structures across New Zealand.
Most shelters are delivered and installed within 8–12 weeks, depending on site preparation and consent requirements.
Yes. With bolted footings, these metal frame shelters can be dismantled and reinstalled on another site—ideal for contractors, civil works, or leased land.
Absolutely. You can add internal walls, lighting, doors, and dedicated zones for HR teams, workshops, or storage space.
Yes. Our SmartShield® fabric is UV stabilised, helping prevent degradation while keeping interiors up to 10°C cooler.
Yes. From SmartWalls and full enclosures to secure end walls and doors, we offer a range of options to protect valuable gear and restrict access.
Post mounting is highly adaptable. Our team will work with you to design a shelter solution that suits sloped or uneven ground.
Yes. Post mounted shelters offer airflow and cover ideal for composting barns and agricultural storage—improving environmental control and reducing waste.
Yes, we offer gap span beams and open access configurations for easier container devanning, logistics, or loading operations.
Prices vary by height, length and add-ons. Request a quote to get an accurate estimate.
Our steel post mounted shelters feature a high-strength, modular steel framework and SmartShield® fabric designed to last 15-20 years or more with proper care — backed by NZ’s longest shelter warranty.
Steel post mounting is an excellent choice that offers great durability, weather resistance, and lifespan. Compare our Timber Post Mounted Shelters to weigh your options.
A container mounted shelter is a structure mounted on shipping containers, using them as a stable subframe. It’s ideal for sites that need elevated storage space, added security, or a fast, modular setup.
Post mounted shelters’ advantages include more flexibility in placement, a smaller footprint, and better airflow — ideal for open agricultural, industrial, construction, or livestock use.
We build modular, reliable, high-performance structures backed by an unmatched warranty, industry-leading fabric, and NZ’s most experienced team.
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