‘’You get what you pay for and I am really pleased with my building (2 stables and tackroom) and its construction, they are well built and I really like the attention to detail. The builders did a great job, it took around 4-5 hours to complete. Highly recommended.’’
Karyn Long from Google
Year-round protection from the elements,
from an American barn
American barns offer a multifaceted space for numerous stables and auxiliary structures, all consolidated under a single expansive roof. These American barn homes are ideal for active equestrian professionals seeking efficient horse care management, ensuring that their horses reside in optimum conditions. With the horses grouped closely together, the environment promotes sociability among them. The entire setup is sheltered, allowing you to remain warm and dry as you perform your daily tasks. American barns come equipped with various amenities such as wash-down areas, tack rooms, and feed rooms, enhancing the ease and enjoyment of daily horse care activities. Moreover, these barns have ample space to include a cosy corner for a kettle, making your American barn stable a more inviting space.
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The benefits of an
American Barn
Roof lining
- Warmer in winter
- Cooler in summer
- Increased Onduline roofing life expectancy
- Prevents Onduline sagging
8’ eaves height
- Suitable for housing larger horses
4×2” Tanalised® framing
- Gives increased strength
- 24” (600mm centres) for maximum strength
5×2” roof purlins in prefabricated steel joist hangers
- Increased wind and snow loading
- Tanalised® for longevity
- Steel joist hangers provide additional roof strength
Fully lined to eaves
- Eliminates chewing of the main frame
- Increase insulation
Galvanised front grills
- 4×3’ heavy duty galvanised steel bars to stalls – provides maximum viewing in and out of the stall
- Acts as a chewstrip around the frame (internal only)
- Great light and air dispersion and barn management
Rear top stable doors
- Can decrease boredom amongst horses and reduces the risk of damage internally
- Increased airflow through the barn
- Ply lined to prevent chewing of the bracing
- Fully chew stripped to protect the frame
- Increased light
Tanalised® timber as standard
- Protects against fungal decay and insect attack
- Minimum grade C16 timbers for framing and rafters
- CLS (rounded and smooth corner for better appearance)
- Shiplap cladding is 5th or better graded
American Barns and Stables: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
While sharing some architectural elements, American barns and stables exhibit distinct differences that cater to varied needs. Traditionally, American barns are expansive structures with large, open interiors that can accommodate a variety of uses, including storage, workshops, and even living spaces in the form of American barn houses. These barns have large sliding barn doors, for easy access to large equipment or vehicles. Old American barns echo history, while newer American barn houses blend functionality and style. Barns have more compartments. For anyone considering an American barn, understanding these elements is a must for wise investment in quality and heritage.
On the other hand, American barn stables are a horse lover’s dream. They are specifically designed for equine housing and have a range of horse-specific amenities. Whether you choose the rustic charm of timber stables or the modern convenience of more contemporary designs, one thing remains constant: planning permission is crucial. These stables are often segmented into individual timber stables, each containing a tack room for gear storage and a feed store for managing horse nutrition. Each animal’s space is optimised for ease of care and maintenance, ensuring your horses are always well-looked.
While both types of structures may appear similar from the outside, their internal layouts and intended functions highlight the key differences. However, one aspect that is equally important for both is planning permission. The process and requirements for obtaining planning permission will differ based on their intended use, with stables often requiring additional considerations for animal welfare.
Horse barn designs,
taken care of in house
We have in-house CAD designers who will work to your specifications to create the perfect wooden horse barn for you. Tell us how many horses you want to house and discuss features, or give us the specifics, and we will ensure we work to your requirements. We get all designs signed off by you, so you know you will be completely happy with the outcome.
There are various options you can ask us to incorporate, including:
- Loose boxes
- Secure tack rooms
- Crew rooms
- Hay stores
- Offices
- Feed stores
- Wash-down bays
- Farriers bay
- Drying kits
Quality American barn stables
from National Timber Buildings
With over 40 years of excellence in the timber building industry, National Timber Buildings is a leader in creating durable and beautiful American barns. Our American barn stables, complete with robust barn doors and practical tack rooms, are crafted from superior, Tanalised timber, ensuring they stand the test of time while preserving the aesthetic of traditional American barns. Whether you are in the market seeking a stable for sale in the UK, hay barns for sale or require a bespoke American barn for an unusual customer, our team is ready to meet your specifications, including those demanding planning permission.
Discover the difference with our tailor-made American barn houses and see why each timber stable, feed room, and horse barn we construct reflects our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
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