horse shelter

[bigballer]

here are some pics of what i have so far, should i be concerned with the 2x10 header (spans 10') or is it strong enough? we don't get much snow here but will get up to 6-8" which will last a couple days. i plan to block underneath the header at the post for some vertical support. it's attached with 5" long 1/2" lags. the joists are 2x6 and are 15' long but the span is just over 11' and they are 16" OC. i plan to add 2x4 purlins (how far apart should these be??) and then 29g metal roofing. then will close the face and back with 2x6 treated fascia.

 

[whistlepig]

This looks very well built and sturdy enough to me.

 

[zzvyb6]

I'm not clear on what keeps it from being knocked down? If a horse rubs, leans or bucks against this structure, it will matchbox down, especially after a few years of weathering. IMHO you need some more post support and cross bracing in case one gets knocked down or pulled out. Mine are all cement block with pillars and have a center post and that gets chewed into regularly.

Forget the snow load, its the horse loads that can get pretty high from kicking and leaning.

Just sayin'....

 

[whistlepig]

I assumed the OP was going to put stringers on to attach the walls.

 

[bigballer]

I assumed the OP was going to put stringers on to attach the walls.

yes, i am planning on enclosing 3 sides which will increase the strength.

 

[inveresk]

You'll definitely need shear walls. They don't need to be full height. Knee braces would have been an option if you had more height. I'd add additional 2 x 10's at the other side of the posts. Do add the blocking. Make sure your posts are well tied down to resist wind uplift. I'd say your rafters are light for 11' span but for a horse shelter wouldn't sweat it. Purlin centers will depend on the profile of your roof sheeting. Probably 4'. Check with your supplier.

 

[bigballer]

You'll definitely need shear walls. They don't need to be full height. Knee braces would have been an option if you had more height. I'd add additional 2 x 10's at the other side of the posts. Do add the blocking. Make sure your posts are well tied down to resist wind uplift. I'd say your rafters are light for 11' span but for a horse shelter wouldn't sweat it. Purlin centers will depend on the profile of your roof sheeting. Probably 4'. Check with your supplier.

by shear wall i assume you mean a walls on the sides. i plan to run 2x6 or 2x8 the along the sides and back horizontally to attach the metal sheating to then add 2x6TG to the inside to protect the metal from kicking/rubbing. knee braces can still be an option as the front is 8'-6" tall, the horse which will be housed here is pretty mellow older mare and she isn't known for kicking/bucking but could do some rubbing i suppose. i will add the blocking. the posts are sunk 3' down with bell shaped hole filled with concrete so i don't expect much lift and the frost line around here is 3" to non-existant. i was planning on 6 rows of purlins which would make them just over 2' apart, i guess i could go with 5 rows which would be 2'-9" apart.

thanks for the replies so far..

 

[Lloyd_E]

I would double the header - one on either side of the post. You can than run four(one per/off post) 45 degree supports 4X4 from header to posts. This will keep it from racking side to side. I would legg bolt together. I would also do this front to back with longer 2x4 or 2x6.
As a general rule 2x dictates the span; ie: 2x4 = 4' span, 2x6 = 6' span, 2x8 = 8' span etc.

 

[MotorSeven]

What's a horse shelter? I have the weather proof variety

My wife and I had the "shelter" argument several times. I win it every time...."well, ok, what do wild horses do when it rains/snows?" :thumbsup:

 

[BeezFun]

My wife and I had the "shelter" argument several times. I win it every time...."well, ok, what do wild horses do when it rains/snows?" :thumbsup:

And she said "What do cave men do when it rains/snows?" and told you to go sleep with the horses.