Episode Synopsis "Equestrian Construction and Renovation in California"
Equestrian Construction So, it appears that you love horses and are looking to build and design your own farm. You should understand that your dream can only be achieved through proper planning, detailed research and a lot of patience. Although the process in its entirety sounds a tad bit overwhelming, it can be done. If you intend to dive into the field of equestrian construction, you need to first find knowledgeable, professional help. A professional will be able to give you advice on how to plan your facility. It is not advisable for you to build on the fly. Custom Horse Barn Builders There isn´t a dearth of custom horse barn builders in the world. If you are planning to build a custom horse barn, there are several factors you must first take into consideration. For instance, when building horse stalls, it is always better to think long-term. After all, you may end up with more horses than initially planned. When building your stall barn, you must also pay attention to the flooring. We would suggest you to consider a rubber mat system for the floors. You will also need to choose between several horse stall designs and opt for the design that works best for you. Horse stall designs can be based on either interior column type design or clear span type. You will benefit if you add a horse wash stall and dedicated space for a tack room to your horse barn. Equestrian Construction Arena Building your own arena is not as easy as whistling dixie. There are numerous key points you need to consider before taking the plunge. After you decide on a location that fits your needs, you need to decide on the size of your arena. You will also need to pay special attention to the base and drainage of your construction site. Failure to construct the base and drainage properly can result in soft spots and pooling water. You will also need to choose a surface type. What do you prefer—woodchip, PVC, sand, rubber-mix, or fiber? Of course, you can only go ahead with your project after obtaining the proper planning permission. Equestrian Barn Design There are primarily three ways to build a barn. You can acquire a pre-fab barn and have it delivered to the site, hire the services of a construction firm to build a barn, or have an equestrian architect design the barn for you. It is advisable for you to seek the services of an equestrian architect as he/she will be able to understand the needs of your horses and the operational needs of the farm. Luxury Horse Barns If you have plenty of cash to burn, you can go ahead and set up a luxury horse barn. However, you should be careful when hiring the services of a builder. Not every building company in the construction industry understands the needs of the horse or farm. If you are looking for inspiration, you can always take a quick look at some of the famous luxury horse barns in the world. Some of them include The Versailles Stables, The Grand Stables of Chantilly, Selman Hotel & Stables, and Christiansborg Palace Stables etc. For more information about our equestrian construction services, please visit us at: http://coastgc.com/equestrian/ Coast General Contractors 1674 Oak St. Suite A Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 697-7530