How the barn is coming along

We had the “work on the barn day” about a week ago and it was a huge success. Great turn out and everyone worked so hard. Folks have been asking how it is coming along and when pictures will be posted. I am working on that. In the meantime, here is a status report.

- The bank beside the barn has been landscaped and it is gorgeous. We still need to put a retaining wall up, but that may have to wait a little while.
- The inside stall backs and sides are done (again, lovely). The barn team put sides up about 7′ and sealed them. Last week Bruce added another foot and capped the opening.
- The fixed partition is up with the 4′ grill between stalls 2 and 3 . Bruce did that last week.
- We now have the fronts in and completed on 2 stalls. The third has been started. Finishing up will go quickly now that we know what we are doing with this. Looks danged impressive. The stall kits have been a little bit of a pain, but they certainly do look great.
- My brother put in the outdoor lights under the sheds, wired for the dusk to dawn light, and put in 2 of the 4 outdoor outlets. He did a great job. You cannot even see the wiring.
- We added 2×8 headers and an aisle spanner in over the first 12′ and last 12′ of the aisle. They are also 12′ up. Once again I an thrilled with my Werner multi-function ladder. But anyway, first 12′ section will eventually form the floor of a 12 x 12 storage loft. My orion aisle lights will be attached to the aisle spanners. I have 2 four foot ailseway flourescent lights and can easily add a 3rd if I need it.

So, what are we working on next? Well, in this order…
- Finishing the last 2 stall fronts. The should not take long.
- Putting in the aisle lights so I can work in the evenings.
- Framing out the tack room and wash stall
- Putting down the stall mats (that will take a whole day)
- Adding the removeable partitions
- Sealing all the wood
- Finishing the wiring
- Finishing out the tack room and wash stall

Pictures soon!