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Make sure there is no debris at the construction site.horse image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.com
Level out the building site and clear it of all debris and large rocks. - 2
Make sure the horses can get inside their new shelter with heads held high.horse lovers image by Lars Christensen from Fotolia.com
Dig the holes for your corner posts. The holes should be at least 6 inches below the frost line. Be sure to use treated wood so your structure will last longer. The four posts for the back will need to be 8 feet high from finish grade and spaced 4 feet apart. The two front posts will be 10 feet high from the finish grade, and the two side posts will be 9 feet high from the finish grade (creating the slope for the roof). - 3
Secure the postsrotting wood on old barn near wears valley tennessee image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
Secure the posts by pouring cement around the posts in the holes. Back-fill with dirt. Let the cement cure for 72 hours. - 4
Cut the boards to the proper length.sawing wood image by Aussiebloke from Fotolia.com
Construct the frame with 2-by-6's. Place two 2-by-6 treated kickboards beginning at ground level, stacked. Place one 2-by-6 level with the top of the rear posts. Place additional 2-by-6's every 2 feet. - 5). Cover the roof with plywood or OSB (oriented strand board). Finish with a steel roofing material or asphalt shingles.
- 6). Build solid walls inside the shelter at least 4 feet high. Use plywood or 2- by 12-inch rough sawn lumber.
- 7). Cover the outside walls with barn siding or tin.
- 8). Trim the corners of the walls to prevent sharp corners from injuring your horse.
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