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Why Build Colorado Horse Barns with High Quality Interior Walls?

Why care about the quality of interior walls in Colorado horse barns?  After all, it’s just a barn.  Our equine friends can withstand the cold and heat.  That is if the horses are mature and healthy and the winds are calm.

Suitable Barns – Denver to Colorado Springs

But look where we are.  Along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, we may experience drastic temperature changes and substantial wind power.  Many post frame buildings are not anchored sufficiently to resist uplift forces caused by these winds, or, for that matter, lateral loads imposed upon barns.

Would you like your new pole barn to be built with structural integrity to avoid these issues?  We offer pole barns with very strong foundations.  Our outbuildings are anchored, either to the foundation or below grade.  This sets a strong base to add high quality, durable interior walls.

So when we are framing, the shell endures the pressures of our lifestyle and climate.  This is true with many designs using the clear span roof trusses or rafters and flush wall girts or continuous.

Important Aspects of Interior Walls for Colorado Horse Barns

1. Lumber:  All lumber is selected using a stamped lumber grading system.  The selection of wood species, grade and strength are varied to suit the needs of each part of the building (columns/girt/purlin).
2. Fasteners and Connections:  All joints on our buildings are scrutinized to stand the test of time.  Each fastener (screws/nails/etc.) must meet preset criteria.  These criteria include details such as requirements for load and galvanized coating, thread pattern, length, and head diameter.
3. Insulation and Vapor Barriers:  The needs vary greatly depending on the uses and location of a specific horse barn.  In addition to proper ventilation, we offer specific remedies such as moisture-prevention plans and soundproofing.

Lester Buildings Materials

We at Sapphire Builds construct Colorado horse barns with materials engineered by Lester Buildings.  Backed by a Lifetime Structural Design Warranty, each equestrian facility custom designed by the team at Sapphire Builds is guaranteed – treated lumber for 50 years and painted steel for 40 years.

Contact Sapphire Construction, Inc.

For more information about post-frame buildings and pole barns for Farm & Ranch Buildings, Storage, Outbuildings, Hobby Buildings, Livestock Buildings, Equine Buildings, and Commercial Buildings, contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213.  We use time-tested materials from Lester Buildings, a company with excellent reputation around the nation.