Natural Lighting & Ventilation

The EagleSpan arenas and barns are not only some of the most attractive and functional structures available in the world today but have standard features that put them at the top of the "Most Desired Arenas" list. In addition to the safety features of straight columns for additional headroom, custom designed stirrup kick rail system and rounded edge interior flanges, EagleSpan pays close attention to two of the most often overlooked features, NATURAL LIGHTING and VENTILATION.

As a horseman or equestrian facility designer, you already know that horses are creatures of flight, instantly running or shying from spots on the ground or dark, gloomy areas. Whenever possible, EagleSpan recommends clear or translucent wall panels or windows on the walls of their arenas and barns as well as within the clerestory if added. We prefer that the panels be installed under the eaves of the structure for more light area coverage and to keep the horse from being distracted by activities outside the arena. Typically, these panels are from 3' to 5' in height and run almost the full length of the building. In warmer climates single thickness panels are used and in areas where more insulation factors are needed, multi-walled panels with air chambers are recommended. When wall light panels are combined with our standard white painted beams and galvanized secondary you will have the best natural light available in an enclosed sturcture. Even though many of our competitors put skylights into the roofs of their buildings, we have found that by doing so creates an excellent opportunity for leakage and heat loss. Additionally the skylights produce multiple spots on the footing of the arena presenting your horse the opportunity to shy away again and again. In lieu of skylights, EagleSpan prefers to put wall light panels in a clerestory or monitor roof on top of the main roof. This provides a cross-section of natural light that does not create spots on the floor and adds tremendous architectural features to the exterior of your building. A very special side benefit of the clerestory is the ability to extract hot, stale air from the arena through clerestory wall mounted louvers whenever overhead doors or windows are open. The natural draw works both summer and winter.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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