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Yes insulation seems a no brainer- they are putting full height kickboards in so adding some insulation material when they are doing the...

Dehumidifiers would be a much better option. Pay attention to wattage used and size,bid go for 12 or 25litres maybe. Ideally less than...

Gosh that’s a good idea. I’ve used them before in houses but it makes a lot of sense. The humidity issue made me wonder whether it was...

thanks. Just wondering what the best option is to have just enough heat to protect leather etc..

it's not for me, just thinking of drying rugs and tack not going mouldy. I'm not thinking of making it warm like a house, just to have...

Hello- as mentioned in a previous thread I am building some timber stables (3 boxes and a har barn with a tack room at the back of it...

I have just had new timber stables delivered. I have got 2 stable doors with top and bottom , then on the end I have a top stable door...

From experience with fibre cement roofing, I'd say be careful if you're in a windy area. Corrugated metal roofing can (to an extent) be...

she's got a special pony door! Aim is to have them mainly out in the field anyway

yes I went for that because it was less noisy, but better than onduline. It's in a sheltered spot so should be ok wind wise

one is 11h so I think that's going to be a one way thing! think they come in standard sizes but their design is pretty sound overall

Oh yes I was thinking a small version of a top stable door that is bolted shut most of the time except in summer. I know some people...

With the caveat that I haven't built my own stables, I would add windows in. Wooden stables can be so hot in the summer, even at night...

thanks- yes I was thinking it would be good for the summer. I've already ordered grills between the boxes

yeah that's the plan once we have put the extra drainage in- at the moment it's such a mess it's hard to see what we're dealign with