Horse owners have differing opinions as to which material is best suited for their horse barns. On the one hand, there are people who remain loyal to wood. On the other hand, proponents of metal horse barns trumpet all the advantages it brings them.
Normally, labor costs for wood and metal are not that different. When it comes to upfront costs, metal comes up slightly more expensive. This puts most property owners in a bind, as they do know that metal is fast becoming popular because of its many benefits.
Metal prices have gone up as demand rises and supply becomes tight
News has come out recently that with metal in high demand, there has been a short supply of the material. This has raised its prices, making metal horse barns a bit pricier. But even with these developments, it is still worth taking a look at metal horse barns and why they could be better than wood barns.
Let us now compare metal vs. wood.
Durability
Durability is a major advantage of metal over wood. Metal horse barns can withstand strong winds, heavy rains, extreme heat, snow, fire, or earthquakes. Unlike wood, metal does not rot.
Metal does not require regular maintenance, which saves you a lot of money. This heavy-duty material can last decades without repainting.
Pest-free
Wood attracts termites, carpenter ants, and rats; that is why there should be regular pest control to protect your wood barn from these wood-destroying creatures.
Termites and carpenter ants cannot chew metal, and rats cannot bore holes on them. There is no reason for these pests to stay in a metal horse barn. Thus you are sure your barn is free from pests.
Cleaning
You can easily clean metal horse barns using a pressure washer. Meanwhile, the cracks and crevices in wood demand more maintenance to avoid water damage. Metal does not expand and contract with water exposure, wiping out the probability of cracking, rotting, or warping.
Speed
Wood horse barns take time to be built, so you will have to wait for some time before you and your horse can enjoy your barn.
Metal barns usually come in kits composed of prefabricated parts. These are already manufactured in factories and brought onsite to be assembled. It results in faster installation and less need for labor.
Get your metal horse barn with Lion Buildings
At Lion Buildings, we may be inclined toward metal barns. That is because they are simple to set up, easy to maintain, and more durable than wood. And with contemporary metal barn design, you can get a horse barn with an elegant shape and color.
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