Riding Arena Cover

[wcampbell47]

I have neighbor that always calls me when she wants to do a new project. Latest one on the drawing board is a cover for her riding arena. 100' by 200'. She wants to do it on a "budget". I am looking for suggestions for the roof structure. The structure would be on the SE Texas coast with frequent high winds, some times hurricanes and this year lots of rain. About 72 inches since October. Thanks in advance.

 

[ultrarunner]

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[RNeumann]

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100’x200’ Free Span roof structure “on a budget”.......heck Not only will I subscribe, I’ll drive to Texas to see it!

OP- tell her it ain’t happening “on a budget”

 

[Wakey]

Perhaps she is just signaling she does not want to overspend. <--- Subscribed

 

[EddieWalker]

Chicken houses are built as cheaply as possible. I would copy their design, or buy an old one and use the trusses. Just look for the biggest one out there and base your design around what's available.

 

[ustmd]

I am NOT going to tell my wife about this thread

 

[LouNY]

The fabric coverall type buildings would most likely be the best bet,
especially if the cover was removed prior to a hurricane and reinstalled after.
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It could be installed on piers or a post and beam wall for maximum ventilation in the summer,
and with rollup side curtains for colder weather.
But it will need to be a good sized budget.

 

[Barnbuilder]

Steel structure. Does she give lessons?

 

[Wagtail]

An 'open-sided' hay shed would do the trick. Aluminium or steel supports with a colorbond roof. Think of a big "pole barn" without the sides.

A series of farm-gates to enclose it with double gates at each end to allow entry/exit for the horses and for the tractor to maintain the surface.

 

[RNeumann]

100’x200’ Free Span roof structure “on a budget”.......heck Not only will I subscribe, I’ll drive to Texas to see it!

OP- tell her it ain’t happening “on a budget”

Ok ok ok I caved and did an internet search for 100’ clear span truss. Here is one option. It will be interesting to see transporting something 100’ long.

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