CHAPTER LXVIII 



HORSE BARNS 



Some important features of horse-barn construction are: 

 1. The location should be prominent, as it is one of the 

 most used of farm buildings. 



2. Good surface and underdrainage are necessary. 



3. The barn should be well lighted. 



4. Provision for sufficient hay and feed must be con- 

 sidered. 



5. Vehicle storage is often needed. 



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Fig. 284. Floor plan of a general farm barn. 



Space. Each horse will require from 700 to 1000 cubic 

 feet of air space. The barn must be 20 feet wide for a single 

 row of stalls and 30 feet for a double row. 



The foundation should be of stone, concrete, or hard- 

 burned brick, and should extend below frost with sufficient 

 width of footing. Piers of stone and concrete are often used. 



Ceiling. The ceiling of horse barns should be at least 8 

 feet in the clear. 



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