Here’s why our stalls are better

If you’re reading this you’re probably considering putting adding stalls to your barn. As you know there are a lot of choices out there and it can be overwhelming. Different construction types, different options; oh, and what the heck do the different gauges of steel mean? The good news is I’m here to help clear some of this up and give you some insight as to why we believe we offer the #1 product in the midwest.

Let’s start with the most confusing part first; the gauge of the steel used. It’s actually quite simple; the lower the number, the thicker the wall on the tube. For example, 11 gauge is thicker than 14 gauge and 14 gauge is thicker than 16 or 18 gauge. Our cheaper competitors use 16 and 18 gauge. We only use 14 gauge steel.

Next, often overlooked, is the welding. What is welded? How is it welded? A lot of the cheaper options spot weld the bars or crimp them and then spot weld. Why do they do this; because, it’s cheaper and faster. Our 14 gauge bars are welded all the way around. We weld everything by hand and then grind them down to a smooth finish.

We over build our frame to ensure strength and most importantly, the safety of your horses. Our bars are welded to a horizontal 2x2 and then the channel for the wood is welded to that. The cheaper options only weld the bars to the channel. Again, because it’s cheaper.

We offer any color of powder coating. Before being powder coated, the stalls are sand blasted and then zinc plated to prevent rust. Cheaper competitors have one or limited colors.

In addition to what’s listed above; our stalls are installed with custom built connectors that hold the panels together. Then they are secured to the wall with color matched angle iron. Your stalls will not move! We also custom fit your stalls to your barn. If you need 11’ 10”; we build them 11’ 10”. With the cheaper options, you have to make them fit your barn.

With the Midwest’s #1 builder of horse stalls; you get what you want! With that said, let’s do a quick cost comparison between Us and a popular Pre-fabricated brand found at most farm and fleet stores.

Here’s a cost breakdown of the store bought 12’ front: $1000 for the front, $350 for the wood kit, and $200 for the window to fill the opening. That’s $1550 for a front you have to pick up, assemble on your own, install the wood, and figure out how to secure it to your wall. Our 12’ front is $3300 including wood! That may seem like a lot more but, what is your time worth? What is the safety and security of your horses worth? Remember, we use thicker steel, have a stronger frame, and the bars are fully welded.

The store bought divider will set you back $1130 for the frame and wood. Ours is $2500 and you don’t have any of the headache.

I hope this clears up some of the differences on the stall options out there.

As always, if you have any questions; please ask. Thanks for reading!!