Non-Sand Barn

Grooving recommendations:

When grooving for a barn with any bedding material other than sand, we recommend ³⁄₄" wide grooves with a depth of 5/16".

This includes:  

• Sawdust
• Straw
• Chop
• Compost

Our machines cut at 4" centres to ensure that there is enough floor surface to support the cow's hoof.

³⁄₄" grooving was developed to provide the perfect amount of traction with non-sand bedding. The increased width gives enough space for scraping systems to clean out easier, preventing the grooves from being clogged with a larger style bedding.

Since being introduced, ³⁄₄" diamond pattern has been proven to be the most effective and durable floor pattern for barns with a non-sand bedding.

New barn floor finish recommendations:

We recommend a darby smooth concrete floor, or a broom finish, as these are the preferred finishes prior to the concrete being grooved.

Customers tell us that culling in grooved new barns can be reduced from an average 15% (without grooving) to less than 3% (with grooving)