Open House Memories

 A couple of weeks ago on June 2^nd we had our big annual Open House here at Wood-Tex Products. It was a grand event with plenty to do for everyone! Customers enjoyed browsing the large selection of in-stock structures, from gazebos to fully furnished modular log homes. Even the children had fun running in and out of sheds and playing in the miniature horsebarn.

There was a lot more happening outdoors too with barrel rides and candy drops for the kids and delicious food for everyone. Many folks enjoyed the helicopter rides too! I was pretty excited about the opportunity for a helicopter ride myself but from eight o’ clock when the doors opened until 5:30 when the last happy customer departed there was hardly a moment to look up at the hubbub outside because of all the activity indoors!  

During one particularly long sale the children of the family were kept encouraged by thoughts of fun in the bouncy house when their parents where through.

There was lots of excitement in the air and all together it was a great day. The best thing though was not the activities, food, or music but the satisfaction of assisting so many people in seeing their needs met and visions realized. Whether it was reclaiming a garage by clearing out storage items, or designing a custom pool house or studio workshop people were excited to be adding order to their lives and meeting their goals. And that’s what it’s all about! 

Aerial view of Wood-Tex

Designing a dream

There was barrel rides for the kids (but the adults had a lot of  fun on this too!)

100% of the proceeds from food was donated to Fair Play Boys Camp.  A total of $2,737.05 was raised!

The helicopter rides were a big hit

And the homemade ice cream was too good to let even the smallest amount go to waste =]

There was live music...

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fresh, warm donuts that just melted in your mouth...

And chainsaw carvings (with a chance to win the finished product!)

This post was brought to you by Rebecca Henry. She can be reached at rebecca@woodtex.com. 

The Wood-Tex Modular Advantage

If you are in the market for a new horse barn, storage shed, or garage, you are probably wondering what solution is the most cost effective. You probably have an idea or “dream building” that you are patterning after, but you are still looking for something affordable that fits within your budget. You may be considering the cost savings of doing some of the legwork and construction yourself, or the advantages of hiring a general contractor to do all the work for you. Quality building materials, and a warranty or guarantee are also major factors to consider. What if you discovered a building that had all of the above? I would like this opportunity to introduce you to the advantages of a modular building, specifically a modular horse barn from Wood-Tex Products.

Since money is the key factor for most major decisions like this, we will touch on that subject first. About 75% of the building process of a modular horse barn is done at our shop. This will save in labor costs and manufacturing time. Most of our modular barns are completed within 1-3 days after delivery, compared to several weeks for a traditional “built onsite” barn. The efficiency of the building process of a modular horse barn is something that just can’t be matched by a traditional stick-frame or pole barn.

Generally, a modular barn has to be built sturdier to withstand stresses during delivery and unloading. A Wood-Tex modular horse barn is framed with 4x4 white oak posts and 2x4 white oak girts and braces. White oak is considered to be one of the strongest, most durable wood products available. 30 Yr architectural shingles are a standard feature, and a 40 yr metal roof is also available. Because of the sturdiness of the constructed barns and the durability of the materials, Wood-Tex can offer a 7 year top to bottom guarantee on its modular horse barns. This “peace of mind” factor is worth mentioning, as most contractors hesitate to guarantee their work beyond 1 or 2 years.

There are several reasons why we use high quality wood products for our horse barns instead of steel framing and metal siding. Experts suggest that the natural insulating properties of wood make it the obvious choice as a shelter for animals. Metal, on the other hand, will get hotter in the summer and colder in the winter. Wood also has the ability to absorb moisture, so it will not condensate like metal. Outside noises are muted with a wood barn due to its sound absorption properties. Last of all, wooden barns are more atheistically pleasing. A wooden barn will blend into any type of setting, while a metal building has an industrial look that doesn’t fit with a country setting.

These are only a few of the many reasons why your next horse barn should be a modular horse barn from Wood-Tex Products. Check out our website at www.woodtex.com for more information on our modular horse barns, prefab cabins, garages, and storage sheds!