WKY Horse Barn

[TwinWillows]

The West end the work that I can reach off a stepladder nearly complete. Next comes the 2 lower big rolling doors & then the high work to be done off scaffolding.

 

[TwinWillows]

West end finishing the last sheets that can be reached off my big stepladder.

 

[Parttimer]

Great looking building!! I wish I had the space for something like that. Must have been fun to build.

I have a grand father that lives near you in Mayfield. Going to go see him next week. There are so many people from everywhere, I know I will be driving by so many TBN'rs on my trip.

have a great one.

Dave

 

[TwinWillows]

Got back to work on the barn this past week. Finished the front rolling doors.

 

[TwinWillows]

Also put drain traps in the stalls along with spreading gravel in the stalls & started hanging the red oak for the inside of the stall walls.

 

[TwinWillows]

Another view of the red oak walls

 

[EddieWalker]

Wow, that just looks amazing!!!

Are you milling it yourself? If not, it's got to be super expensive, but it sure gives a nice look to the place.

When it's done it will last forever. That oak is really cool!!!

Eddie

 

[TwinWillows]

Eddie - We too like the look of the red oak. There's a saw mill about 5 miles from our place where I'm getting the lumber. They do a nice job - it's all rough sawn as they don't have a planer. They operate a band saw mill so even their rough sawn is pretty smooth. I've used up the 300 or so bf I've had curing & am waiting on them to restart cutting red oak again. Should have more in a month or so. In the mean time there's plenty to do w/finishing the rear doors, roof & the high ends not to mention the inside work.
I hope your dozer engine overhaul is going as well as can be expected. It looks like you're getting right along w/the work & doing it for a lot less than having to pay a shop.

 

[TwinWillows]

Before I put the dense grade in the stalls I dug pits, connected them w/a drain tile & filled them w/washed rock. This is to give any moisture or horse urine a place to collect & then leach into the soil. This should keep the clay soil generaly dry & prevent any pumping under hoof. That'll keep the rubber stall mats flat & make mucking the stalls easier. Here's a shot of the holes & drain tile.

 

[TwinWillows]

Before I put the dense grade in the stalls I dug pits, connected them w/a drain tile & filled them w/washed rock. This is to give any moisture or horse urine a place to collect & then leach into the soil. This should keep the clay soil generaly dry & prevent any pumping under hoof. That'll keep the rubber stall mats flat & make mucking the stalls easier. Here's a shot of the holes & drain tile.