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Building a Small Horse Barn
Horses are intuitive and intelligent. And in the same way that we humans select and modify our own living spaces, they require just the right environment in which to live and grow. As an experienced horse barn builder, we know that poorly constructed equestrian facility can mean more than higher vet bills and maintenance costs…
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Wood vs. Metal: Which Is Best for Your Horse Barn?
Ask a group of horse owners which they prefer for their horse barns and sheds and you’re likely to find strong opinions on both sides. Often cost is a big factor in choosing materials for a new post frame barn structure, but in many cases the costs of materials and labor for wood or metal…
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Build an Indoor Riding Ring
An indoor riding ring takes your riding program year-round, providing a safe, weatherproof instruction and show ring that can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. Some owners include features like tack rooms, wash areas, observation rooms, bathrooms and show seating in their plans. Others are looking for an affordable, basic structure to…
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Building Eaves Onto Your Barn for Extra Storage
When designing a new horse barn, or when working discussing your needs with a custom horse barn builder, eaves aren’t always at the top of a horse owner’s list of concerns. Yet you have many options when choosing eaves for your barn, and they have a big impact on its utility over the long term….
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Build a Run-In Shed or Loafing Shed
Whether you’re planning a run-in shed for quick shelter during daily turnout, as a temporary stable until your barn is built, or to serve as the main shelter for horses who spend most of their time in pasture, a post frame barn-style run-in shed is one of the most basic and useful structures on the…
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Building a Barn for Your Special Needs Horses
There are times when horses require extra medical attention, isolation, or other accommodations for special needs. Retired or aging horses may be happy with extra turnout, while a sick horse might need to be close at hand for monitoring and care. The following are some steps you can take to accommodate horses that are aging,…
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8 Steps to Prevent Barn Fires
A barn fire is the stuff of nightmares for any horse owner, with good reason. The average barn is a tinder box, filled with dried bedding, feed and dust. Improperly baled hay and straw can spontaneously ignite a fast-spreading fire. According to a report by Penn State’s College of Agriculture, straw reaches burning temperatures within…
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Choosing Barn Doors: A Horse’s View
When working with an equine barn builder, it’s important to look at your structure from your horse’s perspective. What is snug, cozy and inviting for people is often the very opposite of what your horses need in their homes. Choosing barn doors is no exception. Start with horse-pleasing functionality, then you can have a bit…
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Winter Horse Care: How Cold Is Too Cold?
To keep your horse comfortable in its horse barn and healthy through the cold winter months, it’s important to try to forget what’s comfortable to you and consider what works for horses in the wild. While every horse has a different level of cold tolerance, and there are times when even the hardiest horse will…
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Are Your Horse Barns and Sheds Winterized? Do a midwinter check.
Winter means cold days in the horse barn and often battling the elements to keep your horses watered and fed. Fortunately, the cold weather bothers us a lot more than our equine friends. Still, as a leading horse barn builder, we know that maintaining proper shelter is essential whether your horses are spending most of…
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A Creative Farmstand: Dreyer Farms Video
Our team completed a creative farmstand project for Dreyer Farms, a family-owned business in New Jersey. To complete this unique retail building project, our team of post frame retail store builders had to think outside of the box to create a stylish farmstand that brought variety and complexity in a very finished package. Watch below…
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Housing Poultry in a Post Frame Barn
Post frame barns are versatile and adaptable. In the decades since they’ve become one of the most popular choices for construction projects everywhere, you’d be hard pressed to find a commercial application that isn’t available as a post frame barn plan. So if you’re looking for a post frame ag building contractor to develop an…
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Roofing Options and Considerations
There’s plenty to consider when working with a custom post frame builder to design a post frame barn or agricultural building for your property. And far and away, one of the most important considerations is roofing. It’s easy to get lost in all the options, styles and materials available throughout the design process, so we wanted…
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Choosing the Right Doors for Your Agricultural Building
As a leading post frame ag building contractor we know that doors are a key feature in the design of any storage structure or agricultural building. Post frame buildings call for special construction requirements, while also allowing for flexibility in both design and functionality. The type and size of the doors you choose will greatly…
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Retail Space on the Farm
There’s been a lot of attention directed at local, organic produce in recent years. People are interested in natural, authentic farm fare. And they’re looking for a top-notch experience. As and experienced post frame retail building contractor, we see this year after year. Adding a farm shop or retail storefront to your property can open…
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GREEN BUILDINGS FOR AGRICULTURE
When contemplating a post frame ag building contractor to design a new building for your farm, it makes good sense to look for ways to make it environmentally sustainable. As every farmer knows, it’s always easier to work with nature than against it. And in the long run, going green will save you money through…
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3 Keys to Designing Cattle Barns for Healthy Livestock
Thanks to their large interior spans and quick, inexpensive construction, post frame barns are ideal for housing livestock. Whether you need an open shed to provide basic shelter in your pasture, a dairy barn with milking stations or a chicken house, you can have it sooner for less if you choose to work with a…
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6 Reasons to Choose a Post Frame Barn for Your Machinery Shed or Workshop
Post frame barns are ideal for farm buildings such as machinery sheds and workshops. They’re affordable, durable and flexible to allow highly customized designs. And the right post frame barn builder will build your structure to last for generations. The following are six reasons why post frame barns are such a great choice for farm…
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Siting Livestock Sheds and Barns on Your Farm
When engaging a post frame ag building contractor to build a new shed or barn for your livestock, the location you choose affects much more than the scenery around your farm and the number of steps you have to take to get your chores done. The site you choose has a huge impact on the…
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Post Frame Barns & Farm Buildings in Every Style
It doesn’t matter if you have a 2,000 acre commercial farm or a 10 acre hobby farm, your farm building or post frame barn needs to get the job done. You might be storing farm equipment such as tractors and combines or housing livestock such as horses. The real question is: does your post frame…