Shaders and Windbreaks

SHADERS AND WINDBREAKS

Windbreaks are designed to be attached to pipe corrals. Shaders can be attached to pipe corrals, or free-standing. The most common attached shaders are 12' or 24' wide and 8' deep. Windbreaks are available on the back and sides of the corral.

For options like exterior mounted feeders, closed gables, corner trim, etc a loafing shed would be needed, but shaders and windbreaks are the most economical product to shelter your horse. They are also more portable usually needing less or no concrete than a stand-alone structure like a loafing shed or shedrow barn.

Free-standing shaders are available in many sizes, and can be used for storage as well as animal shelter. They generally are built on concreted 2 3/8" Sch 40 pipe posts with purlins supporting the roof sheeting. Engineering for permits is available, but should be requested at the time of quoting. All legs are concreted and we use more steel and more conservative sheeting spans than most competitors to resist wind and snow loads.

Attached shaders are constructed of an 1 5/8" or 1 7/8" diameter pipe frame. The frame should match the pipe size of your corrals so that the hardware attaches better. They are commonly 12' or 24' wide, and usually 8' deep. These shaders are designed for at least 3 legs to be attached to pipe corral panels (but we have many other methods available for custom installations). 8' x 12' shaders generally do not require building permits. Engineering is not available on larger pipe framed shaders. We recommend checking the requirements with your local building department. We have other products available with engineering if requested. We have made improvements due to the wind and snow requirements in our local area. We use tee-clamp connections between the legs and the frame (or L and T legs for side-by-side units), with the tee clamp welded to the leg to prevent slipping in the wind. The legs do not attach to the top of corral, but extend to the ground next to the corral panel, to prevent the problem many manufacturer's have of the shaders pivoting sideways off the corrals in the wind. We also have a small eave overhang at the back for a better rain seal if installed with a windbreak. We also support the sheeting with cross pipes in the frame, use a lot of screws, and 26 gauge sheeting so the sheeting will not blow off the frame.   Concrete locations depend on the size and application, if windbreaks are going to be added, at least a front leg will need concrete.    We can also supply hardware, legs, and advice if you have other manufacturer's shaders that need to be reinforced. We have 25 years experience building shaders for Antelope Valley and Mojave Desert wind, and build systems that will be trouble-free if we install them or you follow our recommended procedure during installation.

Most shaders are 8' tall in the back and 9' tall in the front (custom heights available).

Windbreaks are designed to be used with a pipe-framed shader and pipe corral panels. They use an 8' tall frame, and are usually 8' (sidebreak), 12', or 24' wide.   They attach to the outside of the corral, and depending on the layout, at least one shader leg will require concrete. If you would like more options such as a 12' deep shelter, closed gables, exterior mounted feeders, doors, engineering, or a free-standing shelter, please see loafing sheds. For an economical way to shelter your horse, shaders and windbreaks are generally the best solution.

Installation can be done by our crew, or we can provide a kit with installation instructions for do-it-yourselfers and contractors.

8'x24' Shader and Windbreak

Typical connection for trussed shaders.

(4) 8'x24' Shaders (L and T Legs used for side-by-side units)

Custom 12'x12' Shader

8'x16' Free-standing Shader

Custom size shader

8'x24' Shader and Windbreak over side-by-side 12'x24' corrals

8'x24' Shader over 12'x24' wire corrals (loafing shed design without wall sheeting)

Custom shader with windbreak and sidebreak (walls are optional wire lined to prevent kicks to the sheeting)

12'x24' Shader

8'x18' Shader

8x24 Standard trussed shader

8'x12' Free-standing shader

8'x12' Shader installed on short legs for goats

Custom shader with windbreak and sidebreak (walls are optional 4 rail spacing)

12'x24' Free-Standing Shader

Custom gabled shader

8'x12' standard shader with windbreak