While there are no set rules or requirements stating that you should move your field shelter once it is in place, there are lots of benefits associated in doing so. After all, you may as well utilise the fact that your shelter is indeed ‘mobile’ rather than just revelling in the fact that you didn’t need…
Those of you that know us well will be clued-up about our skill set and will be well aware that it’s not just stables and barns that we specialise in. We have earned a unique position in the market as one of the leading installers of timber buildings and one of our current projects in…
We don’t need to tell you that mobile field shelters are used for sheltering horses, but did you know that mobile field shelters have lots of other potential uses too? Mobile field shelters are not just for horses During our 40 years of industry experience we have tailored field shelters for all kinds of purposes. …
Whether attached to your house or as a free-standing structure, there are so many possible designs for wooden carports depending on your budget and personal taste. At this time of year, they are perfect for storing and protecting your car but that’s not the only thing they are great for. We’ve built lots of carports,…
We love a challenge here at National Timber Buildings and our latest undertaking is exactly that. We are very excited to be involved in such a unique community project that may prove a real second chance to those willing to grab it. What’s the plan? Well, we are currently building a ten stall American Barn…
It’s that time of year again, when the clocks go back, the leaves change colour and the thermostat wars begin! Now the nights are getting longer, and the weather is increasingly unpredictable, horses will need more shelter from the elements. A full stable MOT now will ensure you are fully prepared for the harsh winter…
A stable block, or stable yard, will usually consist of multiple loose boxes as well as ancillary buildings used for horse care and general storage. Having the perfect stable block design and layout will make horse care much easier for you and will make your horses happier as well. Here, we help you to work…
Generally speaking, a horse stable is a timber building that is used to house horses. A barn is also usually made of timber, but it is most often used to keep livestock or to store machinery or equipment. There are instances where the two terms may be used interchangeably, so it is always worth specifying…
Planning consent: This is something that our clients regularly ask us about with regard to timber buildings. It is a minefield of an area, with various planning rules and regulations that you need to be aware of ahead of going through the design and build process. To answer the vast majority of questions about the…
On the surface, it might seem like a log cabin is similar to a timber-frame building. Yet, whilst both are made of timber, this is largely where the similarities end as the two are structurally very different. If you are considering which type of timber building is going to be right for you, we have…
