{"id":172,"date":"2026-10-29T16:18:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrocoverswiss.myls-stage.ch\/advice\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T18:39:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T17:39:46","slug":"advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agrocoverswiss.myls-stage.ch\/en\/advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bunker silo guide: frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n

Answers on bunker silo covers, building with concrete elements, costs and regulations in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What does a bunker silo with a cover system cost?<\/h5>

That depends on the size, the number of chambers, the ground conditions and the extras you want. We will gladly prepare a quote for you \u2013 from the supply of elements only to a turnkey bunker silo at a fixed price.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

How many people does it take to cover the bunker silo?<\/h5>

With the AgroCover cover system, just one: the silo is opened and closed by remote control. Film, nets and sandbags are no longer needed, and the system regulates the fill level of the water tubes automatically.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Does AgroCover also work in winter?<\/h5>

Yes. Thanks to a patented process with heat recovery, the rainwater in the tube chambers stays liquid even at low sub-zero temperatures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

How long does the cover sheet last?<\/h5>

The AgroCover cover sheet has a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years. Single-use film and nets that have to be replaced every year are a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is the difference between AgroCover and Silage Safe?<\/h5>

AgroCover covers the silo mechanically and by remote control \u2013 ideal for daily feed removal. Silage Safe is the low-cost alternative without a machine: plastic sheets, perforated PVC pipes, steel pipes and tension straps seal the feed airtight, and no sandbags are needed here either.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Does building a bunker silo with concrete elements comply with water protection rules?<\/h5>

Corner, floor and wall comply with Swiss regulations and are recognised as a construction solution. Sealing strips on the end faces of the element bases ensure 100 % watertightness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Why concrete elements instead of in-situ concrete?<\/h5>

Precast elements are high-quality, cost-effective and labour-saving: they are set on a laser-levelled gravel bed \u2013 more than 100 metres of finished silo wall per day are possible. Widening later is no problem, because there is no steel connection to the floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

How strong are the bunker silo elements?<\/h5>

The retaining walls made of high-grade C60\/75 concrete offer an axle load guarantee of up to 22 tonnes. Even the heaviest vehicles and one-sided filling are no problem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Can I retrofit an existing bunker silo?<\/h5>

The cover system can be adapted to different silo widths. We will gladly check on site whether your existing facility is suitable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Where does AgroCover Swiss operate?<\/h5>

We advise, supply and build throughout Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. We sell Silage Safe exclusively for these two countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Your question is not listed?<\/h3>\n

We will gladly advise you personally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"Guido<\/span><\/div>

Guido Hegg<\/h4>

Sales Manager
+41 79 235 25 25<\/a>
hegg.guido@agrocoverswiss.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Martin<\/span><\/div>

Martin Wenger<\/h4>

Sales Advisor
+41 79 656 87 68<\/a>
wenger.weiermatt@agrocoverswiss.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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