Equestrian Barn Styles
Choosing to build a barn is exciting. Yet, choosing a style of barn to build can be challenging. Different barn styles can accommodate various budgets, storage requirements, and ventilation/light options. Below we have highlighted four common barn styles chosen by equestrians along with their various accommodations.
Gable Barns
- Triangular-shaped roof
- Most affordable roof option
- Roof pitch/angle can be customized
- Dormers can be added to provide extra light or room
- Limited attic space compared to other designs
Gambrel Barns (aka Dutch Style Barns)
- Roof has two different slopes
- Lower slope of roof is slightly steeper than the upper slope of roof
- Extra attic space for storage
- More expensive to build
Bank Barns
- Built on the side of a hill – hence the name, bank
- Easily accessible (from 1st and 2nd floors)
- Important to have the proper foundation for this style of barn (typically cement blocks filled with concrete or poured concrete walls)
- Provides 2 full stories
- More expensive to build
- Cannot build on a level site
Monitor Barns (aka Raised Roof Barn)
- Center portion of roof is elevated from main roof
- Unique look
- Improves natural light
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