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HORSE WASH BAYS

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Wash Bays

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Either as a stand-alone structure or part of a multi-purpose build, we know what you need to properly care for your horses.

Our horse wash bays are both durable and functional, with the ability to be designed as part of a multi-use facility if needed so that you can create a complete space according to need and budget.

One thing that helps our horse wash bays stand out from the rest if the use of ZAM® – a highly corrosion resistant metal that is designed for spaces where standard metal products just won’t do. Able to stand up to the highly corrosive nature of horses and wet areas, our structural products in ZAM® are the best choice if you’re looking for a durable solution that’s up to the task.

Couple this with our full stables range – shower heads gantry hoses, stable doors and more – and we have the horse wash bay for you.

Let’s find something to suit your needs.   

Stramit® Corrugated roof and wall cladding
  • A longstanding roofing method, enhanced through modern design and materials
  • Can be installed onto your horse wash bay quickly and easily
  • Stramit® Corrugated is lightweight and durable enough to cover any horse wash bay.
Stramit Monoclad® roof and wall cladding
  • Can be used with Stramit Monolap® joint systems for long-run, single pane roofs
  • Stramit Monoclad® is an ideal mix of wind-resistance, water-carrying ability and simple fastening
  • Perfect for multi-purpose rural facilities.
Stramit Longspan® roof and wall cladding
  • Uses simple to use conventional fixings
  • The expansive covering and low profile of Stramit K-Panel® is suited to small builds
  • Stramit K-Panel® is a wide-covering sheeting, making it perfect for small horse wash bays.

Stramit K-Panel® wall sheeting

  • Wide cover cladding ideal for smaller farm buildings.
  • Quick to install with simple, conventional fastening.
  • Lower profile facilitates smaller flashings for small projects.
Stramit Monopanel® wall cladding
  • Easily enhance the look of your farm buildings with concealed fixing and clean lines
  • Monopanel® wall cladding is available in a wide range of COLORBOND® steel colours and premium finishes
  • Not currently available in Queensland, Northern Territory or Western Australia.
Stramit® C-Clad 280 wall sheeting
  • Features traditional lines and concealed fixing to enhance any house or shed
  • Easy to install
  • Low profile allows for smaller flashing and easy cleaning
  • Suitable for horizontal or vertical applications

The large range of COLORBOND® steel range of designer colours offers a classic and contemporary palette to enhance the beauty of every build.

COLORBOND® steel
Southerly®

COLORBOND® steel
Bluegum®

COLORBOND® steel
Night Sky®

COLORBOND® steel
Surfmist®

COLORBOND® steel
Shale Grey™

COLORBOND® steel
Evening Haze®

COLORBOND® steel
Dune®

COLORBOND® steel
Woodland Grey®

COLORBOND® steel
Monument®

COLORBOND® steel
Gully™

COLORBOND® steel
Jasper®

COLORBOND® steel
Wallaby®

COLORBOND® steel
Ironstone®

COLORBOND® steel
Deep Ocean®

COLORBOND® steel
Windspray®

COLORBOND® steel
Basalt®

COLORBOND® steel
Pale Eucalypt®

COLORBOND® steel
Cottage Green®

COLORBOND® steel
Manor Red®

COLORBOND® steel
Classic Cream™

COLORBOND® steel
Dover White™



Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The COLORBOND® steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

COLORBOND® steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.

More weather protection for steel industrial buildings in coastal and industrial environments.

COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Shale Grey™

COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Monument®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Woodland Grey®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Surfmist®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Dune®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Wallaby®

COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Windspray®



Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The COLORBOND® Ultra steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

COLORBOND® Ultra steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.

Create a softer, more subtle look with a true Matt finish.

COLORBOND® steel Matt
Bluegum®

COLORBOND® steel Matt
Monument®

COLORBOND® steel Matt
Basalt®

COLORBOND® steel Matt
Surfmist®



Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The COLORBOND® steel Matt colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

COLORBOND® steel Matt and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.

Achieve the design edge you’re looking for with the UniCote® LUX world-first, innovative multi-paint method and stand out from the crowd.
UniCote® LUX finishes are only available in Stramit SharpLine® and Monopanel® cladding.

UniCote LUX Stramit Silver Quartz Swatch

UniCote® LUX
Silver Quartz

UniCote Lux Stramit Weathered Iron Swatch

UniCote® LUX
Zinc Graphite

UniCote Lux Stramit Pentagon Swatch

UniCote® LUX
Pentagon

UniCote Lux Stramit Spectrum Swatch

UniCote® LUX
Spectrum

UniCote Lux Stramit Weathered Iron Swatch

UniCote® LUX
Weathered Iron

Swatch of close up UniCote LUX Ashwood woodgrain texture

UniCote® LUX
Ashwood



Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The UniCote® LUX images displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

UniCote® is a registered trademark of Colossal Management Pty Ltd.

Apply MagnaFlow® sheeting to your steel building projects for more durability and extra protection in corrosive environments.

MagnaFlow®
Off White

MagnaFlow®
Birch

MagnaFlow®
Armour Grey

MagnaFlow®
Slate Grey

MagnaFlow®
Monolith



Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The MagnaFlow® colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

MagnaFlow® is a registered trademark of Fletcher Building Holdings Limited.

SuperDura™ Stainless steel is design to provide performance in severe coastal and industrial environments.

SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Windspray®

SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Dune®

SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Deep Ocean®



Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.

The SuperDura™ Stainless steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.

SupaDura™ Stainless steel and ® colour names are trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.

Sliding access doors
  • Open up an entire wall of your building or standalone horse wash bay through a sliding access door
  • Increase the ventilation throughout your horse wash bays and buildings
  • Sliding access doors provide optimal usability for horse wash bay owners.

We also offer the full range of Champion Stable® doors and shutters, as part of a multi-purpose build:

Stable Shutters (Swinging)
  • Create a stable, secure and comfortable environment to keep your horses
  • Our Champion Stable® doors and shutters are built from a 35x35mm RHS steel framework, and a 5mm metallic outer layer
  • Designed with a 180-degree opening of the shutter leaf.

We also offer the full range of Champion Stable® doors and shutters, as part of a multi-purpose build:

Stable Shutters (Sliding)
  • Sliding stable shutters are perfect for horse wash bays with concrete tilt panel walls
  • A robust 35x35mm RHS frame, clad in 1.6mm ZINCLUME® sheeting
  • Make your horse’s home comfortable and stress-free, no matter how harsh the weather is outside.
Day Yard Doors
  • A duel-opening door which gives horse wash bay owners increased flexibility of use
  • Purpose-built functionality with strong construction
  • Built from robust and durable powder-coated materials for daily use.
5 degrees
  • A streamlined, slick roofline for horse wash bay owners who enjoy a modern look
  • Often chosen for mono-pitched rural buildings where aesthetics are valued
  • Can only be used on mono-pitched horse wash bays.
Garage render with 5 degree skillion roof
11 degrees
  • Can be the perfect gradient on both mono-pitch and gable roofs
  • A muted, understated roof-gradient that is popular on horse wash bays and stable buildings.
Garage render with 11 degree gable roof Garage render with Skillion 11 degree roof pitch
15 degrees
  • 15º roof pitches provide ample internal clearance within your horse wash bay
  • Visually pleasing and strong roofline, suited to both skillion and gable-roofed horse wash bays
  • Provides good water-carrying capabilities in heavy rainfall areas.
Garage render with 15 degree gable roof Garage render with 15 degree skillion roof
22 degrees
  • This is the perfect roof-pitch to attach solar panels onto your rural buildings
  • 22º roof pitches work well on horse wash bay buildings with gable or skillion roofs
  • 22º gives property owners a sizable internal clearance to accommodate wash bays and a storage mezzanine space.
Garage render with 22 degree gable roof Garage render with 22 degree skillion roof
30 degrees
  • An ideal roof pitch for horse owners who enjoy a strong building profile
  • 30º roof-slopes perform supremely well in heavier rainfall or snowy conditions
  • Cannot be used on skillion (or monopitch) roofed horse wash bays and buildings.
Garage render with 30 degree gable roof
45 degrees
  • A powerful and distinctive roof-slope that resembles a church roofline
  • 45º roof-slopes provide excellent water-runoff capabilities in heavy rain and snow
  • Perfect for heritage-listed buildings, or horse owners who value unique architectural looks
  • Suitable for gable roofs only.
Garage render with 45 degree gable roof
Eave overhangs
  • Eave overhangs protect any entryways to your horse wash bay or wider building from rain and bad weather
  • Overhangs work equally effectively in warm climates as they do in colder ones
  • They are a popular option for stable buildings with a modern-looking aesthetic.
Eave shed with multiple bays
Lean-to side walls
  • Use your horse wash bay to the fullest, by adding additional roofed cover its side
  • Adding additional shading to your horse wash bay increases its usability
  • Leave it open to create a day yard space for your horses, or clad it for additional internal space
  • We can fit lean-tos to various roof-pitches between 5º and 22º.
Garage render with 22 degree roof and lean to
Personal access doors
  • Get in and out of your horse wash bay buildings quickly, without opening the larger doors
  • We can easily fit our access doors to accommodate wheelchair access
  • Customers can choose access doors in our 22 COLORBOND® steel and COLORBOND® steel Matt options to suit all tastes and style preferences.
Man holding open the personal access door on his COLORBOND steel matt garage with a four wheel drive parked inside
Windows
  • Our AMIA high-performance windows keep your equine buildings weathertight
  • Make your horse wash bays a brighter place to be, by letting in the sunlight
  • Increase the airflow and circulation throughout your horses’ wash bays.
Man walking through a shed home office with plants and computers
Insulation
  • Minimise the risk of you (or your horse) overheating inside your horse wash bays
  • Provides strong heat reflection performance (with optional R rating) to maintain a comfortable temperature
  • We offer a range of Fletcher Insulation options to keep your wash bays cool or warm.
Interior shot of a fully insulated shed
Whirlybirds
  • Whirlybirds can be an excellent and fast solution to hot or humid air building up in your horse wash bays
  • Swap out stale air with a steady, conditioned breeze
  • Avoid condensation from damaging the interior of your horse wash bays or other building areas.
Corrugated shed roof featuring whirlybirds
Partitions
  • Partitions are a great way to divide a larger space into smaller, manageable sizes
  • Perfect for creating a store or feed room quickly and easily
  • Flexible dividers put the floorplan of your equine buildings entirely in your hands.
Internal shed wall creating one large open bay and one smaller bay
Skylight
  • Allow the sunlight to brighten up and revitalise your horse wash bays
  • We offer fibreglass or extra-durable polycarbonate sheeting skylights
  • Save on any excessive costs associated with heating or lighting your horse wash bay in the daytime.
Inside of a gable roof shed with translucent skylight panels
Open bays
  • Take away a portion of the wall on your horse wash bay or building to achieve an open-bay look
  • Achieve optimal easy-access to your horse wash bay, and increase the air-flow.
Rural shed with 3 open bays
Fire-rated walls
  • Protect your horses and the building from fires in neighbouring buildings. (Fire-prone areas may need to comply with Bushfire Attack Level requirements. Customers should contact their local Fair Dinkum Builds outlet to order a shelter that complies.)
  • Protect your horses, as well as feed and equipment from the risk of fire
  • Superior fire resistance using Stramit’s Uniguard™ fire resisting boundary wall system.
Stramit Uniguard™ fire resisting boundary wall system in green

Our industry-leading system warranty offers you peace of mind and security. All Fair Dinkum Builds designs are engineered using our unique software solutions and backed by our technical expertise, meaning we'll guarantee they'll withstand wind conditions for 30 years.

That's over and above any materials warranty you get from our suppliers.

Our system warranty is subject to the limitations and qualifications set out in the Warranty Terms and Conditions available here.

Our products are engineered to the highest safety standards and therefore comply with all national, state and territory building code requirements.

Our sheds are also ShedSafe accredited – an industry recognised stamp of approval, so you know that your shed will protect you, your family and your investment.

Designed specifically with you in mind

Regardless of how many horses or what kind or property you have, we can design what you need. All our horse wash bays and other equine builds are fully compliant with all relevant legislation and built to withstand the harsh Australian environment.

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What are some popular horse wash bay design options?

Gable Roof Horse Wash Bays

Our Gable Roof horse wash bays are popular for their classic aesthetic appeal. Designed with a double-sloping roof that meets in the middle, this option offers excellent rainwater runoff and extra headroom for your equine friend. They also keep things airy and cool in the bay.

Skillion Roof Horse Wash Bays

Our Skillion Roof horse wash bays are all about that modern vibe. With a single, sloping roof, they look sleek and handle water runoff smoothly. Your horse stays dry before and after washes. If you're after something that's both stylish and practical, this one's a winner.

Horse Wash Bays with Lean-to or Verandah

Want a horse wash bay but with more outdoor space? Check out our designs with a lean-to or verandah. They offer an extra protected area for shade or storage. And let's not forget they add a classy touch to your equestrian space. This design is perfect for you and your friendly horses if you're looking for versatility.

 

 

FAQs about building horse wash bays

Do you need planning permission to build a horse wash bay?

Yes, you'll likely need that. Even small add-ons to existing structures usually need a thumbs-up. This is true for all permanent equestrian buildings, stables and arenas included. However, rural buildings in some areas may be except from some types of permission or approvals. So, give your local council a call before you get started.

What size are horse wash bays?

Well, it's not a one-size-fits-all deal. At Fair Dinkum Builds, we tailor the size to fit your space and your horse's needs.

How much does it cost to build a horse wash bay?

It depends on the size, the materials you pick, and any custom design features you're after. For an exact quote, our team's always ready to discuss your specifics.

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