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Do you have financing available?
Answer: We are in the processing of re-working our
financing program with our lender. At this time, we do not
have financing available; however, we expect to be able
to offer it in the near future.
What is your lead time?
Answer: Most of the time, we'll be ready before you are. It typically takes only 1-3 weeks to build our
barns, sheds and garages. However, the average time from when a customer places an order until they are ready to
take delivery is about 30-45 days.
If you order one of our stock buildings, we can usually deliver it within a week.
Answer: We deliver anywhere within the continental United States.
Answer: Permit requirements vary greatly depending
on where your property is located and how it is zoned. At
best, nothing will be required of you. At most, you may
be required to submit detailed, stamped, architectural drawings
and complete your township or municipality's forms.
Most of the time, it's something in between. Be sure to
check any local regulations regarding permits and inspections
and any requirements regarding site prep or anchoring for
the building. After finding out what you need for your building
permit, give us a call. In most cases, we can provide -
free of charge - much of the documentation requested by
local municipalities.
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Is a foundation needed for these barns?
Answer: Our barns are built on top of pressure treated 6"x6" timbers
and are designed to sit directly on the ground. In most cases, the foundation is not
required, unless your local municipality would require it. In the case of our larger barns,
and especially those with the 8' overhang, we recommend setting the barn on cement pillars and back-filling
with stone dust. This prevents the barn from settling unevenly over time due to the freezing
and thawing of the ground. For more information see our information on Site Preparation.
Is it my responsibility to prepare the base? What is needed for site prep?
Answer: Horizon Structures does not do site preparation.
For a regular shedrow barn, all that is needed is a pad
of stone dust 3 4 thick.The pad should be as level as
possible, and, at least, a foot larger than the dimensions
of the building. This will create an area around the building
for drainage and run-off. Some people choose to frame the
pad with pressure-treated 4 x 4's, or railroad ties, to
create a neat border and contain the stone dust.
A stone dust pad is suitable for run-in sheds as well; however,
since the bases on all our buildings are made of pressure-treated
wood, a pad is not absolutely necessary. Many people
like to move their run-in sheds to different locations within
the pasture. In cases like this, a stone dust pad would
not be practical and the run-in shed is set directly on
the ground.
For buildings with overhangs and for modular barns, you
will need cement footers (pillars,
piers, etc.) instead of a stone dust pad. These should be
16 18 in diameter and set 3 4 in the ground. We
will provide a diagram of your barn layout showing recommended
placement of these footers. After the barn is in place,
you can pour a cement aisle (or floor if you have a wash
rack.) Also at this time, many folks will back-fill the
stalls (and aisle, if not pouring cement) with stone dust.
Some people prefer to pour a solid cement slab (at least
4" thick) as the base for their building. * This alternative
is more common for sheds and garages then for horse barns.
See Site Prep for Sheds
| Site Prep for Garages
Answer: We recommend a horse barn or run-in shed made of wood as
your best choice for several reasons...
- The natural insulating properties of wood make it the obvious choice for construction of your
horse barn or run-in shed. A horse barn made of wood will stay cooler in the summer and warmer
in the winter ensuring your horse's maximum comfort regardless of the season.
- A wood horse barn is sturdier and safer then metal. Serious injury can result from
a well-placed kick puncturing a metal sided barn. A wood horse barn will not dent or puncture.
- The absorption properties of wood - both sound and moisture - make a wooden horse barn or
run-in shed a drier, quieter, more comfortable place for your horse to reside. Condensation is
not an issue and outside sounds, whether from the weather or other sources, are muffled. Unlike
a metal building, strong winds will not rattle your wood barn or your horses' nerves.
- Horizon Structures wooden horse barns and run-in sheds are simply more attractive then metal barns.
- Wooden horse barns are very low maintenance. The white pine board & batten
siding is extremely weather resistant and durable.
Answer: Board and batten is a style of siding made
up of wood boards and strips, or battens, that cover the
joint where the boards meet. We use white pine for our board
and batten siding.
Duratemp, on the other hand, is a man-made wood product
similar to T1-11 but is harder, longer lasting and has a
more weather resistant exterior finish. It is compressed
layers of wood textured on the outside to look like boards
and wood grain.
There are some minor differences in construction between
the board and batten
structures and the Duratemp
structures; however, there is no difference in quality
or price between the two. It mainly comes down to aesthetics.
Board and batten provides a more rustic look, and it comes
unfinished (stain is extra). Without a stain, white pine
will mature to a silvery-grey color over time (this does
not mean the wood itself is compromised, it only looses
its fresh color). Duratemp comes with a paint or stain,
and is a good choice for customers who want to match existing
buildings on their property. Also, Duratemp is flat, without
the upraised battens that horses may chew.
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What size run-in do I need?
What size stalls do you recommend for horses?
Answer: Bigger is always better and, even if you currently own small
horses or ponies, we recommend you purchase the largest stalls you can afford.
This ensures their maximum comfort and gives you flexibility for the future.
When contemplating stall size, it is important to keep in mind the nature of horses
and how they spend their time indoors. When confined, they paw, chew, kick the walls,
roll close to walls, as well as in the middle of the stall, lie down, scratch itches
by rubbing, and play with anything they can. Another point to consider,
your stall will need to be big enough for your horse to stretch out when he sleeps,
or about twelve feet long and wide for the average sized horse. It's easy to see
why you would want to give your horse as much room as possible!
A 12'x12' stall will comfortably accommodate larger horses. For ponies or horses
around 15 hands, a 10'x10' stall would be big enough. Horses over 16 hands should have,
at least, a 10'x12' stall. Horizon Structures offers the option of removable stall partitions.
This is the ideal choice to instantly convert your barn to accommodate a brood mare and her foal.
Answer: There should, at all times, be good ventilation. The average
horse respirates about two gallons of moisture into the air each day. Naturally,
there will be condensation from the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures.
If you do not have good ventilation, moisture will collect on the roof and create a
damp environment. This dampness contributes to respiratory ailments and bacterial and
fungal growth. Even in wet weather, moving air will remove some of the condensation and
will replace stagnant air with fresh.
Heat in summer is another factor to consider. Venting your shed row barn with a
ridge vent or gable vents will allow the warm air to escape. Warm air rises; therefore,
even though you can always open windows and the top halves of the Dutch doors in your barn,
the heat would escape best through the ridge or gable vents.
Answer: With standard 2"x4" rafters the snow load is 30lbs. With optional
2"x6" rafters the snow load is increased to 50lbs. The wind load with standard 25 year asphalt
shingles is 60 mph, with 30 year shingles - 90 mph, and metal roof - 110 mph.
Answer: The tack room comes standard with a 5/8
plywood floor. We offer the option to upgrade to a pressure
treated wood floor and/or floor joists.
Stalls do not have floors. After the barn is delivered, many people backfill with stone dust or clay. Rubber stalls mats may also be used.
Answer: Most customers use stone dust or sand with rubber mats or rubber
pavers on top, but some like to use clay or even regular dirt. We would recommend using
stone dust or sand with rubber mats or rubber pavers on top. Rubber pavers would be the
most expensive choice and the clay would be the cheapest, if you have it readily available.
Answer: These barns come fully assembled on a flatbed
trailer. The driver will back up to your prepared site,
and then the trailer lifts up, almost like a dump truck,
for the building to slide off. The driver can position your
building with pinpoint accuracy and will level the building,
once it is on the ground, to ensure that doors and windows
work properly. View our delivery
page for full details.
To view a video showing the delivery of a double-wide
garage - CLICK HERE.
Answer: The driver needs at least 1 on each side
of the building, although if it is a totally straight shot
through a gate (or something similar) he may be able to
do it with a little less clearance.
The height clearance needs to be at least 14. Additionally,
the truck needs at least 50 in front of the drop-off spot
to drive out from under the building. If you have any doubt
whether or not the truck can fit in a space or make a turn,
please feel free to email us pictures of your site or fax
us a diagram with measurements.
Again, complete details about the delivery process can be
found by clicking HERE.
Answer: Yes. The shed row barns, run-ins, storage
sheds and, in some cases, the double-wide garages, are not
built on to a permanent foundation and are therefore completely
portable.
Horizon also provides moving service, so give us a call
for a quote (1-888-44SHEDS / 1-888-447-4337) if you need
to move a structure.
Answer: Yes, they do! Each stall comes with a 4 x 7 Dutch door (complete with chew guard), a slider window covered by a
powder-coated steel grill, a 4 high oak kickboard, and your choice of a solid or half grill partition. A tack room comes with a 3 x 7
solid door, a window, and a 5/8 plywood floor.
Answer: The buildings do not require anchoring.
If you want to anchor it or if your township requires it
for some reason, we do have an anchor
kit available. This is the common stake and cable type
anchor kit that uses the barn's
tow hooks.
We also have hurricane brackets, which are L-shaped brackets
that would bolt onto the base of the building and into concrete.
Therefore, hurricane brackets would require the barn be
placed on cement footers or a cement slab.
Answer: Yes. We can make a 6 x 6 or a 6 x 8 coop
in the same style as the 4 x 6.
We can also convert any of our storage sheds into a chicken
coop. CLICK HERE
for some examples and more information.
Please give us a call at 1-888-447-4337 for pricing.
Answer: At the present time we do not.
Answer: At the present time we do not.
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