American Barns that are Built to Last
The framing is on our American Barns is contructed using the finest kiln dried timber from sustainable forests, purchased from FSC registered companies. The main structure uses 100mm framing with uprights at 600mm centres, and cross supports behind the kickboards. The shiplap cladding is tanalised (E-tanalith) to protect against rot and decay for over 20 years, and coupled with the bitumen vapour barrier and additional plywood lining, provides an excellent triple skin to the exterior of the building. Buildings are bolted to the concrete, with fixings that are concealed behind the kick boards.
Most American Barns feature 12' x 12' units either side of a 12' walkway, however should this not be possible in the space available, adjustments can be made to acommodate alternative configurations i.e. 10' walkways, or 8' tack rooms.
Sliding doors are usually fitted to the gable ends, however should you require doors in a different place for fire exits please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Standard Internal Units
The stable units feature standard height (1220mm high) kickboards, bottom stable door, 6' galvanised grille, chew strips to door frame a clear roof sheet & a rear louvered window with grille.
Options are full height kick boards, rear top doors (in place of windows) *talk grilles in partitions (*meshed options are available).
Tack / Feed Rooms
The Tack Room on our American Barns feature a standard tack room door and a clear roof sheet. The roof truss separating the tack room from the adjoining stable will be lined for security.
Options include a ledged & braced tack room door (with mortice lock) and a flat roof (to allow additional storage above). Other doors options are availabe please call us for further information. Windows are an option although not advised for tack rooms.
Hay Stores / Wash Box
Hay Stores and Wash Boxes provide an open front for quick access. Walls are lined with standard height kick boards.
Options include double doors for security and full height kickboards.
Doors
BOTTOM DOORS are framed, ledged and braced, have 12mm plywood lining for rigidity and 22mm tongue & groove boarding for strength on the front. Each door has a 450mm galvanised chew plate to the front, and is treated in Squirrel D Protek Wood Treatment. Complete with galvanised hook & band hinges, kick over latch, anti muzzle bolt and door stop, and with a thickness of 75mm, meaning it is one of the sturdiest doors available on the market. The door frame is built into the framework of the stable for additional strength and features a galvanised full length chew strip to both sides, and across the top. Please note that the metal plates to the back of the doors are an optional extra.
TACK ROOM DOORS are ledged and braced and 900mm wide. Complete with hook & band hinges and a hasp and staple, we can also supply framed ledged & braced tack room doors which allow a lever lock to be fitted. Please ask for further details.