Barn Features to Look for

Barns can be used to store everything from livestock to vehicles to hay. Different barns offer different features, but some features are more useful than others. If you want to purchase a barn but aren’t sure where to start, check out this guide to barn features from the experts at Knight Outdoor Products. 

Quality Construction

Your barn will be fully exposed to the elements, including damaging weather conditions like wind, rain, and hail. That’s why it’s important that you find a barn that has been well-constructed. Paying a bit more for a barn that has been better built will usually save you money in the long run due to needing less frequent and less expensive maintenance. 

Paint Quality

The paint on the outside of your barn’s walls will be your first line of defense when it comes to water and weather. You don’t want your paint chipping or peeling after just a few years. When shopping for barns, we recommend asking if the paint has a warranty. The highest quality paints will have warranties of 25 years or more. 

Flooring

No matter how you use your barn, its floor is going to see a lot of wear and tear. Between boots, hooves, heavy equipment being shoved around, and so on, there are endless ways for your floor to get scratched or damaged. That is why you need to make sure that the barn you purchase has high-quality flooring designed to emphasize durability. 

Anti-Warping Doors

This might seem like an odd thing to focus on, but making sure that your barn doors are warp-resistant is very important. A warped or otherwise bent door might not close properly, making it impossible to properly secure the contents of your barn. 

For more information or to shop our selection of barns, visit Knight Outdoor Products online or at our dealership. We have locations in both Sealy and Weimar, Texas. We also offer servicing, financing, and viewings, so visit us for all your portable building needs. We are proud to serve the southeastern Texas area, including communities like Sugar Land and Houston, Texas. We hope to see you soon!