Choosing a Barn Builder in Westcliffe and Custer County, Colorado

A barn should be designed around what happens inside it every day.

A horse property has different needs than a cattle operation. Hay storage is different from equipment storage. And a multipurpose agricultural building may need to handle several uses at once.

That is why agricultural construction should begin with function.

Determine the Main Purpose

Before selecting a building design, identify what the structure needs to support.

Common uses include:

• Horse stalls

• Hay storage

• Equipment storage

• Livestock shelter

• Feed rooms

• Tack rooms

• Workshops

• Trailer storage

• Indoor work areas

• Ranch operations

Knowing those uses early helps determine the correct footprint, height, doors, ventilation, access, and interior layout.

Plan Vehicle and Equipment Access

Agricultural buildings frequently need to accommodate trucks, tractors, trailers, skid steers, and other equipment.

Door placement and driveway design should make those movements easy.

A beautiful barn that is difficult to access with a loaded trailer is not a successful design.

Consider Drainage and Terrain

The area around an agricultural building needs to remain usable through changing weather conditions.

Proper grading and drainage can help reduce standing water, mud, erosion, and difficult access around frequently used areas.

Think Beyond the Barn

Barn construction often affects the rest of the property.

Owners may also need:

• Access roads

• Arenas

• Fencing areas

• Equipment pads

• Utility trenches

• Water access

• Parking

• Additional storage structures

Looking at these needs together can produce a more efficient overall ranch layout.

Agricultural Construction in Southern Colorado

Valor Development provides barn, stable, arena, agricultural building, excavation, custom home, and steel-building construction services throughout Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, Custer County, and South Central Colorado.

Whether the project is a small equipment building or a larger equestrian facility, the objective is the same: create a durable structure that works for the people, animals, vehicles, and equipment using it.