Horse Barn Planning, Designing Building

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: PLANNING

CHAPTER 1: LAW AND ORDER

• Zoning
• Covenants
• Building Codes
• Permits
• Inspections

CHAPTER 2: WHO'S THE BUILDER?

• Modular Barn Builders
• General Contractor
• Self-Contractor
• Build It Yourself

CHAPTER 3: LOCATION AND ORIENTATION

• Compromises
• Site Sketch
• The No Zone
• Utilities
• Soil
• Drainage
• Wind
• Sun
• Security
• Access
• Woods
• Other Facilties

SECTION II: DESIGN

CHAPTER 4: LAYOUT AND FEATURES

• Floor Plan
• Roof Shape and Overhang
• Loft
• Live-in
• Framing Type
• Heating
• Condensatiion
• Humidity
• Ventilation
• Ice Dams
• Vapor Barrier
• Insulation
• Doors
• Windows

CHAPTER 5: SPACES AND OPENINGS

• Aisle
• Stalls
• Waiting Room
• Tack Room
• Grooming Area
• Wash Rack
• Farrier/Vet Area
• Utility Room
• Feed Room
• Hay Storage
• Bedding Storage
• Bathroom/Dressing Room
• Indoor Arena
• Driveways

CHAPTER 6: UNDERSTANDING PLANS

• Draw Barn Plans Yourself
• Hire an Architect
• Buy Barn Plans
• Types of Barn Plans
• Visualize the BarnPlan

CHAPTER 7: SAMPLE PLANS

1. Loafing Shed
2. One-Stall Efficiency Barn
3. Square Barn
4. Two-Stall Remodeled Pole Building
5. Traditional Loft Barn
6. Fresh Air Barn
7. Two-Stall RV Barn
8. Four-Stall Yearlling/Pony Barn
9. Desert Barn
10. Wyoming Barn
11. Training Barn
12. Indoor Arena
13. Foaling Barn
14. Live-in Barn
15. Meeting Barn
16. Home Office Barn

CHAPTER 8: CHOOSING MATERIALS

• Making a Choice
• Natural Flooring Materials
• Masonry/Concrete
• Asphalt
• Lumber
• Pressure-Treated Wood
• Particleboard
• Hardboard
• Plywood
• OSB
• Drywall
• Steel
• Aluminum
• Fiberglass
• FRP and Other Plastics
• Rubber
• Fasteners

CHAPTER 9: UTILITIES AND DETAILS

• Electricity
• Heaters
• Coolers
• Water
• Preventing Problems

SECTION III: BUILDING

CHAPTER 10: CONSTRUCTION

• Keeping Track
• Layout
• Site Preparation
• Utility Service
• Footings
• Batter Boards
• Foundation
• Framing
• Sheathing
• Stairs
• Wiring and Plumbing
• Siding
• Roofing
• Floors
• Insulation
• Paneling
• Safety
• Tools
• Tips

CHAPTER 11: REMODELING

• Space
• Foundation
• Strength
• Roof
• Ventilation and Insulation
• Doors and Windows
• Flooring
• Wiring
• Lights
• Water

CHAPTER 12: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - An in-depth tour of Cherry Hill's barn.

• Stalls
• Turnout Pens
• Aisle Width and Flooring
• Lights
• Water
• Wash Rack
• Tack room
• Feed room
• Hay Storage
• Tool Room
• Tie Areas
• Porch

APPENDIX 1: HELPFUL BUILDING TERMS

APPENDIX 2: RECOMMENDED READING

APPENDIX 3: RESOURCE GUIDE

INDEX