Modern Construction
an inappropriate method to building a specialized structure
Modern construction techniques have been developed to create homes with small interior living areas. This means that they can be assembled using stick construction and methods that are perfect for housing people, but poor for keeping your horses or providing room to ride. We advise against using modern construction for a horse barn because...
The components aren’t as strong as those used in Post and Beam.
Essentially, it’s like putting enormous and elegant animals inside a house. Can you imagine a horse walking down your front hallway?
Stick construction doesn’t allow for the span needed in many arenas and is poorly suited for vertical design.
When compared by engineers, Post and Beam is significantly overbuilt (stronger) than other methods like modern construction.