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Stable Supplier Reminds Horse Owners: “Don’t Forget Adequate Lighting for Your Stables”

Announcement posted by Action Sheds Australia 12 Aug 2014

Supplier of barns and Durastall Stables in Perth reveals why lighting can make the difference between a safe, comfortable stable and a substandard stable.
Perth, WA, 12 August 2014 - The business of building and installing farm sheds and stables has evolved over the years. The old wood barn has become a relic of the past as most new barns are created with steel shed construction and high quality modular stables can also be obtained for reasonable prices. Shed construction usually costs less than half of what it would to construct a building of wood or bricks and mortar of the same size.

In addition, sheds can be made and erected much more quickly than standard buildings. This has made them the go-to choice for most farmers and horse owners in the Perth area.

Why Lighting Matters

According to Max Italiano, owner of Action Sheds Australia, lighting is an important factor in building the perfect stable: “We go to great lengths to make sure everything is perfect for our customers. We are ShedSafe certified, we hire only the finest and most dependable people to erect our sheds and barns. We use Durastall Stables and BlueScope Steel. In other words, everything we provide is built to the highest industry standards.”

Mr Italiano continued, “However, we can’t control what happens after we leave. One of the biggest factors we like to warn our customers of is to make sure they have safe, adequate lighting for their stables. We are providing them with the best and we don’t like to see it ruined by shoddy lighting because it affects the results and the reputation of our work.”

Ideally, lighting for stables will be bright enough to see but not so bright as to cause glare. One of the first factors that can be controlled is the orientation of the barn. Mr Italiano recommends that the length of the barn runs north and south so that the windows along the length are facing east and west. This prevents the sun from shining directly through windows during the heat of the day, making the barn and stables more comfortable and decreasing the chance of spontaneous combustion causing a fire.

Mr Italiano also recommends a separate electrical panel in the barn for lighting and other electrical needs. In addition, he recommends that all wiring have a metal sheathing to make the wiring resistant to rodents and other vermin.

According to Mr Italiano, lighting should be fluorescent whenever possible and bulbs that burn hot should be avoided for both safety and comfort. He also recommends that all fixtures be of a commercial or agricultural grade to ensure safety and performance. He also cautions his customers not to put bulbs in places where horses can reach them and accidentally break them. He notes that while cages can keep the horse from touching the bulb, it can’t keep the glass shards from getting into the stable should the bulb break. Consequently, he recommends shatterproof lenses whenever possible.

Mr Italiano concludes, “Even our barns and stables recommend a sizeable investment. Adequate lighting plays a major role in whether their stables are ordinary or high-quality.”

Action Sheds Australia supplies and installs commercial sheds, storage sheds, farm sheds, barns and Durastall stables in the Perth area. Interested parties can call them at 1300 778 628 or visit http://www.actionsheds.com.au/.