| e years, the popularity of metal as a primary | | | | Unlike wood that requires periodic repainting and |
| construction material for horse barn has dramatically | | | | replacing of rotten parts, metal require no repainting |
| increased—a clear sign that many builders are | | | | and little maintenance. Metal is also not susceptible to |
| growing more and more aware on the benefits of | | | | termites and other insects that can shorten the life |
| this material. | | | | of the structure. And unlike wood barns, keeping |
| Here are the reasons why metal should be preferred | | | | metal barns clean is much easier. |
| more than any other materials in building a horse barn: | | | | 5. Insurance savings — Because the materials |
| 1. Cost — This is perhaps the most attractive | | | | used for metal barns are 100% non-combustible |
| advantage of metal for many equestrians. Savings | | | | steel, you will pay less on insurance premiums, giving |
| can be as much as 50% or 60% compared to other | | | | you more savings. |
| building materials. This includes the cost of labor as | | | | 6. Long life — A metal barn building typically |
| pre-fabricated metals are easier to build and require | | | | has 25-year warranty, making it almost a lifetime of |
| less time to assemble. | | | | guaranteed repairs under warranty. |
| 2. Possibility for future expansion — Traditional | | | | 7. Kick proof and chew proof — Serious |
| barn that is made mainly of wood is built | | | | injuries such as splinters often happen inside the barn |
| permanently, offering no room for expansion. Should | | | | than when the horse is outside. Wood stalls are |
| there be any plan to expand, the whole building must | | | | potentially dangerous for your horses in the event of |
| be redesigned or another barn should be constructed. | | | | accidental kicking. Wood is also prone to chipping as |
| As a result, expansion for wood horse barn can be | | | | horses have the natural tendency to chew |
| more expensive. Metal barn is different. It is easier to | | | | everything in from of them. With metal, this is not |
| expand since it is easier to construct. Expanding a | | | | possible. |
| metal barn becomes cheaper. | | | | 8. Energy-efficient and modern design — |
| 3. Environmentally friendly — The metal that is | | | | Wood can be construction many different ways, but |
| used on barns are made from recycled scrap metal, | | | | it has the same look. With metal, designs are endless. |
| not old growth trees. Meaning, the nature don't have | | | | 9. Attractive finishes — Metal barn can easily |
| to sacrifice several trees for you to be able to build a | | | | match the design and color of your existing building. |
| new barn. | | | | 10. Durable and weather resistant — Wood |
| 4. Low maintenance — When building a barn, | | | | tends to rot, decay and weaken as a result of |
| you don't just count to initial expenses, you also | | | | varying weather conditions. |
| count the long-term expenses and upkeep cost. | | | | |