U-Series Utility Buildings · U600 AmBarn
U-Series · U600 AmBarn
American Barn · Equestrian · Ag Utility

U600 AmBarn Raised-Center Aisle Barn

The U600 AmBarn is a raised-center-aisle American barn layout designed for horses, livestock, and multi-use farm storage. It gives you a bright center drive-through bay with flanking shed rows that can be used for stalls, tack, feed, or small equipment.

American barn profile Equestrian & rural ag Cold-formed steel building
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ForgeFab U600 AmBarn raised-center aisle American barn metal building
Example configuration shown as an American barn with a raised center aisle and shed-row wings. Final dimensions, openings, and interior layout are adjusted per project.
Intended Use
Where the U600 AmBarn Fits Best

The U600 AmBarn is ideal for small to mid-size equestrian operations, hobby farms, and rural properties that need a central barn for horses, tack, hay, and equipment—without stepping up to a full commercial stable project.

It’s commonly used as a main horse barn, combination barn/shop, 4H/FFA project barn, or a multi-purpose ranch building where animals, feed, and gear are all kept under one roof in an organized layout.

Technical Overview
Concept Specs, Layout, and Design Criteria
Example Building Specs
  • Overall Concept: Raised-center aisle American barn
  • Typical Use: Horses, livestock, feed & equipment
  • Center Aisle: Drive-through center bay for vehicles or tractors
  • Side Wings: Shed-row bays for stalls or storage
  • Roof Type: Gable with raised center aisle
  • Framing: Cold-formed steel building system
Final width, length, and eave heights are set to match your stall count, aisle width, and site conditions.
Stalls, Openings & Barn Flow
  • Layout configurable for stalls, feed rooms, and tack rooms
  • Center aisle doors sized for trucks, tractors, or side-by-sides
  • Options for Dutch doors, stall fronts, and windows by others
  • Can be combined with attached lean-tos or outdoor pens
  • Endwall and sidewall openings coordinated to your chore pattern
Stall hardware, interior partitions, and specialty doors are typically provided by others and coordinated with the building shell.
Loads & Design Criteria
  • Code Basis: IBC-based engineering (e.g. IBC 2021)
  • Risk Category: II (typical ag / utility use)
  • Exposure Category: Based on site (B, C, or D)
  • Design Wind Speed: Set from project location
  • Snow / live loads: Based on local requirements
  • Use Type: Ag/utility; final classification by designer/AHJ
Exact load criteria are confirmed from your project address, local code adoption, and any owner or lender requirements.
Roof, Walls & Materials
  • Roof Panels: 26 ga metal panels (profile to be selected)
  • Wall Panels: Metal panels in your selected color scheme
  • Trim Package: Eave, rake, base, and corner trims included
  • Framing: Cold-formed steel columns, rafters & purlins
  • Closures, fasteners, and flashings coordinated per layout
Insulation, liner panels, and interior finishes can be added based on comfort and condensation control needs.
Resources
Downloads for This Model

Download the U600 AmBarn model overview and preliminary plan set below. These documents are ideal for early coordination, RFQs, and internal review.

Ready for the Next Step
Want to Use the U600 AmBarn on Your Property?

Tell us how many stalls you need, how you plan to use the center aisle, and where the barn will be located. We’ll turn the U600 AmBarn into a project-specific cold-formed building package with engineering, a clear scope, and realistic lead times.

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