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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2015-12-23 1:23 AM Subject: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	Ok guys I need advice on building an inexpensive(but not tacky looking) cover for the new pen that I had to move my horses to. Winter is just barely hitting here in CA(kind of) and I hate seeing them standing with zero shelter whatsoever. I was thinking of heavy wooden posts and plywood but want to see what you guys can come up with.
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-12-23 5:21 AM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7264	I've heard of people using car ports, then lining them with wood - I would love to try this although we would REALLY have to stake it down somehow to handle the 50 mph Kansas winds.
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daisycake123 Reg. Dec 2006	Posted 2015-12-23 6:00 AM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Sock Snob Posts: 3021	i have had 2 carports for over 10 years and they have held up weld
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kwanatha Reg. Dec 2003	Posted 2015-12-23 8:39 AM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Meanest Teacher!!! Posts: 8552 Location: sunny california	depends if you need wind or snow load
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dream_chaser Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2015-12-23 1:23 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Chasin my Dream Posts: 13651 Location: Alberta	Is a wind break (slabs nailed or screwed) on the fence an option? Saves space with taking up room in the fence with a shelter. Attachments ---------------- image.jpeg (38KB - 172 downloads)
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Frodo Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2015-12-23 1:29 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
"Heck's Coming With Me" Posts: 10794 Location: Kansas	Not necessarily inexpensive but just a three-sided metal loafing shed with a six foot overhang works great. If you won't be staying at this location you can even build it on skids. We've built two that are very sturdy and have lasted a long time. You do have to install kickboards on the inside if you use metal. Edited by Frodo 2015-12-23 1:30 PM
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soonergirl98 Reg. Oct 2009	Posted 2015-12-23 4:42 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Expert Posts: 2013 Location: Piedmont, OK	Go on pinterest. There are several great ideas that look affordable! You can find me (Sheresa Jackson) I have a board for Barn ideas.
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2015-12-23 7:53 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Take a Picture Posts: 12838	I have two of those car ports. One has been through 70 mile an hour winds. Mine do not have sides because of the hot tx temperatures
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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2015-12-24 2:01 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	Do you happen to have pictures of this?
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Red Raider Reg. Jul 2010	Posted 2015-12-24 2:13 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Toastest with the Mostest Posts: 5712 Location: That part of Texas	Here's a link for making windbreak fences which is probably what you need. Our horses won't go into a barn but will stand outside behind these when a bad cold front comes in or we have blizzard conditions. A good windbreak will get far if you cannot build a barn or have access to one. http://mbfc.s3.amazonaws.com/reference_manual_/9.1_alb_portable_windbreak.pdf
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uno-dos-tres! Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2015-12-24 2:16 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Expert Posts: 4766 Location: Bandera, TX	If you have a company that makes the large cement fences they throw away the mess-ups and they make for sturdy sides. You just need to put together a top.
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