RE: [AlpacaTalk] Basement Barn
We have our open shed end facing east and doors on the other three sides of the barn for air circulation (plus fans) but found the sun was really HOT in the summer, shining into the barn. We purchased the 80% shade cloths from Farmtek. 6’ of shade cloth hung on the open shed lowered the temperature DRAMATICALLY in the summer. We take them off in the winter because we WANT the sun to shine into the barn then.
That barn sounds great. Just make sure plenty of ventilation. The underground part may be susceptible to mold or mildew if it is damp.
We have issues when it rains, also. One thing we still need to do is put up our rain gutters. Already have the rain barrels to collect the run off……..steel roof, not shingles, so safe for animal use if needed, but usually used for plants.
Laura Roberts
R Half Pint Farm
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Gosh, sounds like an ideal barn to me! I love the sheltered aspect of the lower level being below-ground, and the openness to the south should admit all the light anyone could want. The biggest issue to me is floorng and appropriate drainge (which, sadly, I didn't have done correctly, so I pay the price every year!). If I were to do it over, I'd use a cement/tamped earth floor instead of poured cement, and I would install drains everywhere.
Judith Korff
LadySong Farm
Music to Your Wallet
Cell: (716) 499-0383
posted by Chaddo at 8:31 AM
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