Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
12′X 16′ TACK ROOM PLAN
Whether you do the construction yourself or hire someone else to do it, the work should
be professional and comply with local building codes. After the tack room is framed, and
before the walls are covered, the wires for the electrical outlets and lights need to be placed.
Outlets should be plentiful, one every 6 feet. Locating some receptacles about 4½ feet from
the floor makes their use more convenient when trunks, racks, and boxes line the walls.
Adequate overhead light fixtures are necessary to ensure there are no dark corners. One
central light in a 120-square-foot room may not be sufficient, as most enclosed ceiling light
fixtures are limited to 60-watt bulbs for safety reasons.
Because leather goods are best kept at moderate temperatures and low humidity, the
walls, ceiling, and floor of a tack room should be insulated. Even without a heater or air
conditioner, insulation has the ability to keep the indoor environment more constant. Some
climates may require the use of a dehumidifier to keep mildew from forming on the leather
during warm, wet weather. During winter months, a small space heater will keep the chill
out of the air and prevent medicines from freezing. Be sure the heater is safe and does not
present a fire hazard.
In areas with very cold winters, designing a freeze-proof cabinet may be better than heat-
ing the entire room. An insulated, heated cabinet requires far less electricity than is needed
