Metal Horse Barns vs. Pole Barns

Why are metal horse barns more effective? 

For many years, horse owners have relied on building a pole barn to house their prized animals. These barns are mostly characterized by their wood support beams. But the traditional wood pole barn is quickly becoming outdated as other building materials, such as steel, become more efficient and cost-effective options.

Many horse owners have a special relationship with their horses, even considering their valuable animals to be a part of their family. That relationship means owners are willing to invest time, energy and money into providing the most comfortable living space for their horses. Steel buildings are transforming this market, proving to be the modern choice for your horse barn plans. Here are a few reasons why you don't need to worry about how to build a pole barn; because steel is the better plan for stables.

Metal Horse Barns

Metal Horse Barns Offer Design Flexibility

You're going to be working a lot in your new building, so it should be as comfortable and efficient for you as it is for the horses. Steel buildings give horse owners the design flexibility that wood pole barns can't. A steel building can be designed to make your work process as efficient as possible. If you want to add features, steel buildings can be easily modified and added on to. Part of that flexibility is due to the clear span architecture of steel buildings. Column-free interiors provide wide, open spaces that give you plenty of room to maneuver as well as the ability to easily change your horse barn plans.

As Critter Proof As it Gets

Raccoons, possums, mice and rats are all familiar pole barn pests. These animals can cause significant damage to your facility as well as you horses and their feed supply. A steel building effectively wipes out any chances of these nuisances wreaking havoc on your barn. The precise and consistent construction of steel buildings keeps your barn free of the gaps these rodents need to enter. And more aggressive animals, such as raccoons, won't find any luck trying to gnaw through steel like they might through a wood structure. Keeping your horse barn free of these pests is important in maintaining a sanitary and safe environment for you and your horses.

Save More Money For Your Horse

Despite its impressive qualities, steel is surprisingly one of the most economical construction materials we have today. Due to its excellent strength to weight ratio, steel buildings require smaller foundations and shorter construction periods. Unlike pole barns, steel buildings need less equipment and site preparation, and produce less waste materials. No wonder, they can be as much as 30% cheaper than conventional buildings. As such, you can start operations and save money to give your horse the best quality of life possible. He will have a home faster and you will have the financial savings to purchase him the best quality supplies.

When it comes to your barn needs, Arco Building Systems has solutions that meet both your horses' needs and your budget. Call us at 1-800-241-8339 to speak to one of our knowledgeable experts who can guide you to the best steel building solution to meet all your barn building requirements.