Pay attention to the prevailing winds on the property. the path of the sun, direction of the prevailing winds and runoff pattern during rainstorms, is essential to planning a barn that works. Understanding the “micro-climate” of your site, i.e. That flat area at the bottom of the hill might look inviting to build on, until it becomes a flood plain next winter. Horses smell wonderful, but that doesn’t mean you want to live directly downwind of their stalls. The structure itself might be elaborate or simple, but location is independent of design. Of course, “location, location, location” is first and foremost in barn building. Are you more likely to get daily use out of a well-designed wash rack and rat-proof grain bins or a wet bar with Dolby sound? Combining your wish list with a dose of practical reality will result in a barn that brings you pleasure, saves you money and provides years of active use. Regardless of your approach, you are probably going to spend nearly as much time in the barn as you are in the house, so it makes sense to create a space that is functional, efficient and pleasing to work in. Then again, you might have unconsciously adjusted your needs and habits to fit the parameters of the barn. If you are fortunate enough to have an existing barn on your property, you may have toyed with the question of whether to remodel or replace it. We instinctively relate to barns because, like most Americans, barns work for a living. They age more gracefully than houses or humans, and over time, they take on a persona all their own.
Barns are the hub of summertime activity and a warm oasis of winter quiet. They evoke memories of exploration, discovery, safety and solace. Barns shelter cows and cats, horses and hay. There are reasons why barns are traditionally painted red-they are the functional and metaphorical heart of any farm. When you decide to build a barn, combining your wish list with a dose of practical reality will result in a barn that brings you pleasure, saves you money and provides years of active use.
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