SPONSORED BY: Concrete Ontario
AWARDED TO: Vanderlaan Construction Ltd.
DESIGNED BY: MR Engineering and Design Ltd.
ENGINEERED BY: MR Engineering and Design Ltd.
CFBA MEMBER SUPPLIERS:
Easy Building Products
Van Moorsel Insulation Ltd.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Horse Barn/Hobby Shed
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2,650 sq ft heated shop, complete with a dry kitchen, washroom and mechanical room
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2,450 sq ft horse barn, complete with 4 stables, a wash-bay and a tack room
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2,450 sq ft office/spare room
Interior Finishes:
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5/8 Ash T&G planks on all walls and ceilings in the heated shop and office
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1 ½ Ash T&G planks on all walls in stables to withstand wear and tear from horses
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½ drywall, with tiled floor and shower in the washroom
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Painted structural steel beams and posts for functionality and elegant design
Exterior Finishes:
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Textured, 29-gauge low-rib metal roof and trims, 10” metal board and batten cladding for durability and long-lasting beauty
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Black, insulated overhead doors, black powder-coated hardware, and tracks
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Vinyl casement and sliding windows, and steel doors
Functionality:
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System Equine horse doors installed in all the stables and wash-bay to ensure horses are comfortable, and transporting horses inside and outside is safe and efficient
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Gravel laneway that wraps around the side of the barn with large area behind for easy access to manure and straw storage.
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Heated concrete floors throughout the building, with separate thermostats for both sections to allow for different temperatures between the horse barn and shop.
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Large fans installed in both barn and shop to ensure air is always moving throughout the building
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This building had the customers' interests and needs in mind throughout every room; its functionality allows them to enjoy their hobbies while also being able to enjoy a beautifully designed building.
