Build A Horse Barn With Style And Substance
By Nikki Alvin-Smith

When it comes to barn building expertise it is smart to take a look for a partner that offers affordability and capability.
 
It is essential to verify the credibility of the construction company before you part with any money or sign on any dotted line to buy, even or especially online. Read this short article to see guidelines that you can follow so that you are cognizant and confident in who your construction collaborative partner actually is – there are many scammers out there! Selecting a ‘fake’ company that poses on social media platforms, can cost you a fortune.

 
Once you have established confidence in the company you think you’d like to work with – the next step is to look at what the quality of the craftsmanship in the build offers versus price in the marketplace.
 
It is all too easy to be lured into buying the most cheaply priced barn, that at first glance appears to be a similar size and construction. But when you delve deeper you will likely find there are several shortcuts taken to bring that price down. Some of them you may see, some of them you can’t. So trust and proven satisfaction from other horse owners with their purchases from the same entity is also important to verify.
 
Consider the hidden elements in a barn build when comparing quality. What is the strength and quality of the hardware used to bolt, rivet, nail, the major structural components together such as rafters and beams. What is the quality and type of wood and why does it matter. Believe me it does! You don’t want to buy a pig in a poke.
 
Don’t compromise on substance over style or vice-versa. You simply don’t need to limit your expectations with the wealth of options in designs and financing available in the modern-day modular marketplace.

 
Get Inspired
 
Take a look at galleries of photos and videos of structures that the company has actually produced to date and get inspired. You don’t know what is out there until you investigate all your options fully. Leading companies in the modular barn construction arena often have extensive resources for you to peruse, with featured projects across the nation that you can enjoy reviewing and embrace new stabling designs you may not have thought about before.
 
The choices for color and siding/roofing materials are extensive in today’s marketplace. This is excellent news for those that wish to add a complementary color palette to an existing structure on the property like their home. Not only can you now look at architectural styles you can also design your barn for low maintenance and balance its presence in the landscape however you prefer. So while red oxide traditional coloring that you see across the country from your grandparent’s era and before is very much available, you can also spin that color wheel and make fresh and unique choices of your own.

 
Know The Horse Barn Market
 
A construction company that offers a product ‘line’ of designs on horse-housing structures rather than just one ‘go to’ option that represents the majority of their experience is a great option to choose to collaborate with if you truly want to enjoy a barn fit for your individual taste and purpose.
 
Styles and size will determine price points, and being able to shop everything from a European style shedrow set up with a private courtyard or a budget-friendly 2 stall barn with tack room to a high-end timber frame mortise and tenon or Barndominium all in one place makes the job of choosing what is just right for you much easier to accomplish.

 
If you sign up to receive information on barns at some companies like the leading modular producer Horizon Structures, you will receive not only information updates about discounts and deals, but also a specification list with prices estimated on the zip code you provide, for each custom feature they have available. This truly enables the buyer to dictate the bottom line.
 
If you operate a horse business, then you probably already know about amortization and depreciation on capital purchases and the tax benefit, deductibility of interest payments etc., so look at the financing options the company has on the table too. A good finance plan can make a lot of sense for an ongoing business that wants to get started with an income producing barn right away and spread the expenses to get the style and size required.
 
Don’t forget to ask about multi-purchase discounts if you plan to buy a few run-in sheds or other structures to go along with the main barn purchase. This is another advantage of shopping with larger construction firms. You can often find great deals on their sales lot too, if you need an ‘in-stock’ immediate option.

 
Plan Ahead
 
As instant use as modular barns are compared to other on-site options, and as easy as they are to design and buy and set-up, do remember that during the busier months of the year even factory-made barns need lead in times to be completed. Obviously the larger the barn the longer the lead time to delivery is likely to be, but it also depends on your zip code.
So don’t assume anything. Ask.

 
Remember to enjoy the shopping process. A pleasurable purchasing experience is much easier to accomplish if you choose the right partner!