REFURBISH STABLING & BEDDING
YOUR EXISTING STABLE BLOCK
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t’s not long before the competition season comes to an end. When all the rushing around is over, take some time to reflect on your needs for 2019. What changes do you need to make to your yard, and the way it is organised, that will help you get ahead? When you invest your time and money into horses, their safety and security is paramount. Investing in Scotts of Thrapston replacement doors and windows will make a difference to their comfort and reduce the chance of injury. You can undertake some simple
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checks to see if your doors are showing signs that they need repairing or replacing‌ Has the timber deteriorated? Does the timber need a coat of
creating a potential hazard for your horses and their handlers. It may be that the hinges simply need adjusting or perhaps it is time to replace them. Has any metal work split or got sharp edges? As standard, Scotts doors and frames come with rounded edges for the safety of your horses. They also have a deep galvanised steel anti-chew capping to the bottom door and full galvanised metal sheet to the inside. If the doors and windows do need replacing, are they unusual in shape or size? If so, Scotts designs and manufactures to suit your requirements. As well as bespoke stable doors, Scotts also offers sliding barn doors, pony height doors, feed room doors, high security tack room doors and garage doors.
paint or stain? Or are they too rotten to work with?
Are you looking for alternative materials? Scotts standard doors are manufactured in pressure impregnated European Redwood but can be supplied in hardwoods or even composite materials.
Have the doors dropped? Are the bolts hard to operate? If so, they could be difficult to open,
After this long hot summer, now is a good time to consider putting in solid or glazed rear