Quality barn plans are needed if one expects to have a barn that functions well. If you want to build a hay barn for example, the construction is not that complicated, its downright simple actually if you follow the steps correctly. With good barn plans at hand, building a shed barn is easy. So what are some of the things to be considered in the construction? Lets take a look.

Orientation - When building the entrance to a hay barn, it should be oriented away from the prevailing wind. This shields the hay and significantly decreases the wind load in the barn. Generally, the entrance is placed on the side of the building and this is where the hay is loaded. To make an effective barn, the opening therefore needs to be facing the opposite side to the prevailing wind.

Access - Consider the season changes and how this will affect access to the barn, no matter what the month and season. Tractors, if used, need to be able to maneuver in and out the barn any time of the year. So to avoid complications, barn plans must include consideration of the best access.

Drainage - Locating the barn in an area with good drainage is essential to protect the hay from damage by accumulating water. The area ideal for a barn is somewhere that is angled or sloping to have adequate drainage and divert water so it doesnt pool at the base of the construction.

Proximity - Although it is practical to place the barn where one can easily access it from one building to another, a 75 feet distance is recommended away from the other structures because if you plan to put hay in it, it is extremely flammable. Having immediate access to water is important as well.

Keep these considerations in mind when creating barn plans. By following the step by step instructions of barn plans, the construction should turn out quite successfully and perhaps to your surprise, very easy too.