Is tanalised timber necessary?
Because your stables are built as a working building – often in a field, they tend to get very little aftercare. In order to look after your investment, it pays to purchase a building that is built to last. Tanalised timber means your investment will last longer. Do I need to treat my stables? Unfortunately what ever stables you have you will still need to maintain them if you want them to look their best. Tanalised timber offers excellent durability, but is does not stop the sun bleaching the colour out. A treatment every 4 or 5 years with a good wood protector will keep the stables looking fresh for longer. Do I need full height kick boards? We often recommend full height kickboards in stables that are used for livery yards, or competition horses. This is because horses tend to get bored and start chewing at areas they can reach. The full height kickboards protects the exposed framing. It is very rare that a horse kicks above 4’ high, hence additional bracing above this height is not
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