Construction of a shed for lounging: manufacturing process of a wooden shed for horses

Horses need more protection from nature’s elements, and having a lazing shed can give them the protection they need. Designs are easy to find and it’s just as easy to build with the right tools and materials.

Tools and Necessary Material

• 4 – 12x4x4 posts
• 2×4 lumber pieces
• Death way
• roofing nails
• regular nails
• A hammer
• concrete mix
• sand bags

Making the base: Start by measuring the places where the corner posts will go, the normal size is 12×12 feet. Dig post holes for the 4x4s 36″ deep. Set the posts in the holes with concrete and let them sit for 72 hours until the concrete dries.

Building the Walls: Build the walls with the 2x4s on three sides, starting about 4″ from ground level and going to the top of the studs. Be sure to leave a small space near or at the top of the shed for ventilation purposes. Build a basic frame for the roof by nailing 2×4’s of each corner post to each other from all four sides.

Building the roof: The front and rear pieces of sheathing must be nailed to the roof structure. This can be done using regular nails. Make sure everything is level and properly secured. Lay the siding pieces using an overlapping method to ensure that the water drains off without any problem. Use the roofing nails to attach the siding pieces together to make the lazy shed roof more stable. The lining material can be tin, corrugated metal, or plastic.

Make the floor: Spread your sandbags 6″ deep, or more, on the floor inside the shed. One of the things to watch out for when doing this is any sharp edges or exposed nails. Since this is being built to For equine purposes, you want to make sure nothing sticks out, so your horses are safe and secure inside.

Additions to the shed: Since these types of sheds often house horses and other animals, you can also add hay hatches, double doors, windows, Dutch doors, full enclosures, gates, etc.

Adding a hay rack: This is the space that can be used for hay or other animal feed. It is kept off the ground to avoid moisture. Installing one in your shed, if you made it for equines or other animals, would be the best option. Make your base by taking plywood and laying it down, then drill three holes that are 1-1/2 feet apart. Take 3 2x4s and screw them into the holes to form one side of the rack.

To make the other side, drill 3 more holes of the same size and the same distance from each other, but on the opposite side. Screw 3 more 2x4s into the holes, the same way as the other side, to make the other side. This will be the “backbone” of the frame and also its base. Screw another piece of 2×4 on top of the others and drill through the other two pieces that make up the widest gap.

Leave the remaining end open and now you are ready to put your hay bale inside. Your lazing shed is now complete and ready for the horses.