Land Restoration: A Few Tips You Cannot Ignore

It slowly begins to become apparent that that old horse barn has seen better days. Eventually, the years pass, the wear and tear shows, and the years of heavy rain, snow, and baking summers do not forget to leave their mark. Now that it has bravely defied gravity, it’s time to put things right. The following tips will help you restore an old horse barn that will enable you to give its four-footed occupants a proper home, whether it’s a cosmetic update or a complete renovation.

Structural soundness

Stabling is primarily designed to maintain safety and well-being. To revitalize a dilapidated horse barn, it is essential to keep it from falling down and to restore the building’s structural integrity. To repair structural damage, it is important to hire an experienced contractor.

Foundation and drainage

In any building, the foundation supports the entire frame and keeps groundwater from entering the building. Don’t spend money or time on other fixes until your foundation is stable. Speak with a professional for a permanent solution. Make sure to take care of drainage problems so that there won’t be mud everywhere once the rain begins.

Siding

Another sign that your old horse farm needs some restoration work is if its siding is too good a barometer of its age. The integrity of the structure may be at risk if the siding has holes or missing sections. Therefore, siding needs to be painted and repaired regularly. The problem of water infiltration can be solved with a new, watertight siding if the old siding cannot be salvaged. Hardwood is typically preferred over softwood, vertical lines over horizontal, and vertical lines over horizontal ones.

Fencing

A horse barn’s structural beams should be kept in mind when it is being restored. It is possible for structural defects to cause entire frames and roofs to collapse. Therefore, you should inspect sill timbers and their joints, as well as support posts, basement footings, rafters, ridge beams, and floor joists. It is imperative that you take action immediately if you notice any splits, cracks, or other signs of stress on the structure or even movement. Be on the lookout for insect infestations and damage, fungi, and rotting wood. Apply appropriate treatments.

Feed room

To store supplements and medicines, you will need cabinets in the feed room. A week’s worth of grain and a day’s worth of hay is also needed. Excess should be stored in another building (safety and cleanliness). It is an excellent choice if you need additional storage on your property, since portable storage units are easily accessible yet keep excess items out of sight.

To Conclude

H&T Ranch Services specializes in ranch restoration, fencing, land restoration services in Texas. They recognize and value the importance of timely and efficient land restoration for any construction project. If you have any questions about how to restore land for cattles, construction development, etc., please contact our experts at HT Ranch Services. Contact us for a no-cost consultation.