Custom Barn Doors

When it comes to your horse barn, quality stall doors are essential. Stable doors keep your horse safely in their stall, protecting them from injury. However, old, warped doors can be easy to escape from and have odd bits sticking out on which your horse hurt themselves. 

It's best to invest in custom barn doors that suit your stall requirements and preferences. But how do you select the right ones? Pretty easily, in fact. Here are a few factors to consider when shopping for custom barn doors.  

1. Measure

The first thing to do is measure the stall opening to determine the size of the door you need. Most stall doorways are about 80" high to comply with safety recommendations.  

If there is any frame casing, take your measurements to its outside edge, not the doorway's top. Add an inch to your final measurement to establish the ideal barn door height. 

2. Choose a Style

Horse barn doors come in several styles. You'll need to choose one that suits the overall design of your barn and one that best suits your needs. 

Types of barn doors include:

•          End

•          Loft 

•          Interior

•          Dutch or paddock

3. Select a Material

You'll also need to choose if your door will be made of genuine wood, manufactured wood, or metal. Real wood can be pricey, but it lasts and has a traditional look that many horse owners prefer. Manufactured or composite boards tend to break up on the edges. Metal is a good choice, but it rusts if not maintained well. 

4. Decide on a Finish

You then need to decide what wood or metal treatment to do and what color to paint your new barn doors. It is important to seal each structure properly so that it lasts longer. 

5. Get it Fitted

Once everything is completed, you'll need to fit the doors firmly into the doorways. Ensure the hinges are good quality and strong and that you have a bolt and shoot system so you can easily get your horse in and out. 

Conclusion

As you can see, selecting your custom barn doors is a cinch. Just be sure to keep these five factors in mind if you want to be fully satisfied with your purchase.