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Building Construction | Horse Barns | Riding Arenas | Building Features

By: Nettie Grubb
July 24th, 2023

With the wide range of pole barn features, horse barns can vary widely in price. So how much do you want to spend, how big of an equine barn do you need, and what horse barn features do you want to include? This blog outlines the prices you can roughly expect regarding the price of a horse barn.

Building Construction | Horse Barns | Riding Arenas | Building Features

By: Nettie Grubb
June 26th, 2023

Whether you own a couple of horses as a hobby or dozens for business, designing a horse barn to meet your needs is vital. When it comes time for you to build an equine barn, there are ten features you can add to your pole barn to get the facility you need. Top 10 Horse Barn Features: Condensation barrier Wash bay Stalls Sliding barn doors Natural Light from Skylights & Eavelites Cupolas Dutch Doors Tack Room Hay storage Porches With a wide range of features, horse barns can vary widely in price. So how much do you want to spend, how big of a facility do you need, and what features do you want to include? This blog outlines the prices you can roughly expect regarding the price of a horse barn. Please note that these prices are subject to change and are based on pricing in June of 2023.

Building Construction | Farm Buildings | Horse Barns | Riding Arenas | Building Features | Pole Barn Builders

By: Nettie Grubb
April 10th, 2023

If you have spent hours talking to equine enthusiasts and researching horse barn stalls, there are so many options it can be overwhelming. 9 Factors to Consider When Designing Your Horse Barn Stalls: Stall size and the number of stalls Durable materials Stall door placement Wall partitions Stall design Additional accessories (for hay, feed, water, tack) Stall Flooring Moister and airflow Choosing a quality pole barn builder is critical to ensure your barn is constructed correctly You know your horse(s) better than anyone. And you've invested a lot of time, energy, and money into them. We work with customers to design a custom horse barn that is safe and meets your needs.That is why we have put together the nine factors you need to consider when designing stalls for your pole building. You want to make sure you're making the right decision for your horses and the overall design of your horse barn, but maybe you're unsure of everything that needs to be considered?

Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Residential Buildings | Horse Barns | Building Features | Commercial Buildings

By: Julie Kimpel
October 17th, 2022

One of the fun parts of designing a post-frame building is deciding which interior and exterior features you want to incorporate.

Building Construction | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Residential Buildings | Horse Barns | Building Features | Building Design

By: Julie Kimpel
July 11th, 2022

In this article, we will continue pushing the same two ideas - bigger is always better and measure once, measure again, and yeah, definitely measure a third time. Before finalizing the design for your post-frame project, you need to make sure you can get the equipment in and out with ease.

Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Residential Buildings | Horse Barns | Commercial Buildings | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
April 18th, 2022

Building a pole barn is a big decision. Arguably, a bigger decision is how to design your pole barn. There are many different building features for you to choose from, such as: