Wall caddies are an easy way to store a variety of small items. They’re perfect for bathroom, kitchen, office, and studio spaces. But you’ll need to consider a few things before installing one in your barn. Here are our top tips for making sure it stays sturdy and safe!

Sturdiness

Wall Caddy has a high-strength adhesive that covers various surfaces, including tile, fiberglass, painted and finished wood, mirrors, and more. It’s easy to apply and remove from the wall and is also safe for showers. To install, carefully select a location where the strips won’t interfere with grout lines or other surface imperfections. Then clean the area thoroughly with an enclosed isopropyl rubbing alcohol wipe before applying the adhesive. Before removing the glue, please wait at least 24 hours for it to build strength in areas where it will be exposed to moisture. To remove the caddy, slide it up and slowly pull it down for damage-free removal.

Stability

The newest barn door trend is to mount the barn doors to the wall, which frees up space in the room and makes it easier to get around. However, the doors require wall space on one or both sides of the opening that’s at least the width of the door and large enough for the door to slide utterly open without causing gaps in the walls. Avoiding anything impeding the sliding motion, like light switches, outlets, or windows, is also essential.

Lastly, you’ll want to use the best barn door hardware available. It will help the barn door glide smoothly along its track and complement your decor. Depending on your barn, consider using durable aluminum flat rail or round rail hardware kits sold through major hardware distributors.

Safety

The barn may seem like an unlikely fire hazard, but it is one of the most common sources of property loss due to wildfires. As a result, it makes sense to take preventative measures to safeguard your barn from fires. If a fire does break out, it’s also crucial to know how to quickly and safely evacuate any animals.

Store flammable materials such as gasoline, motor oil, and other fuels properly and away from the barn. Similarly, hoof paints, alcohol-based medications, and other chemicals used around horses should be kept safe where they can’t ignite.

Another significant cause of barn fires is improperly used heat lamps. These should be placed at least 10 feet from hay and bedding, and a shut-off device should be installed if tipped over. Portable heaters should also be unplugged and stored when not in use.

Installation

Before installing a wall caddy in your barn, you must know a few things. First, you need to ensure your wall can support the weight of your barn door.

Then, you must figure out how big a barn you want to build and where you will put the stalls. It will also determine the layout and overall design of your barn.

You should also consider what type of roof you will be using. You can get either a concave or pyramid style.

Consider how much ventilation your barn needs. Having adequate ventilation will help keep the outside and inside of your building in good condition, which is essential for a healthy equine environment.

Jane