Condensation-free stables, better air quality, lower heating costs — guaranteed
Metal-roofed stables and equestrian buildings are notorious for condensation, temperature extremes and poor air quality — all of which impact horse health and your heating costs.
Moisture dripping from cold metal roofs soaks bedding, rugs and tack. Wet conditions increase the risk of respiratory disease, thrush and skin conditions.
In winter, cold stables cause horses to burn more calories to maintain body temperature. In summer, uninsulated metal roofs amplify heat — stressing horses and increasing water consumption.
Damp buildings harbour mould spores that trigger equine asthma and heaves. A dry, insulated building is fundamental to respiratory health.
The right choice depends on your building type and goals:
Our surveyors will recommend the correct system at the free site visit.
| Building Type | Typical Problem | System | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrugated metal stable block | Condensation, cold | Nexseal LE 50mm roof | £10–£16/m² |
| American barn (steel portal) | Heat loss, draughts | Nexseal LE 50–75mm | £12–£18/m² |
| Timber-frame livery block | Draughts, damp walls | Sucraseal 75mm walls | £6–£10/m² |
| Tack room / feed store | Condensation on walls | Nexseal LE 25–50mm | £8–£14/m² |
| Hay barn (enclosed) | Moisture, heating bills | Nexseal LE roof only | £8–£12/m² |
DC315 fire coating: Where required by building control or insurance, DC315 intumescent coating can be applied over Nexseal LE to achieve Euroclass B-s2-d0 fire classification — required for covered riding arenas and larger equestrian complexes.
Yes — once the closed-cell spray foam has cured (typically 24 hours), it is completely inert and presents no hazard to horses. Horses can return to the stables the following day. The cured foam has no off-gassing.
Yes — this is the primary benefit of closed-cell spray foam in stable buildings. By insulating the roof from inside, the metal surface temperature rises above the dew point and condensation cannot form.
Yes — spray foam bonds to timber, blockwork, steel and concrete. For older timber-frame stables we often recommend open-cell Sucraseal to maintain breathability and acoustic comfort.
Covered arenas need fire-rated insulation due to their size and occupancy. We apply Nexseal LE with DC315 intumescent coating to achieve Euroclass B-s2-d0 — the standard required by most equestrian insurers.
Closed-cell spray foam insulation is permanent. It will not sag, fall or degrade in a stable environment. We provide a 10-year product guarantee, and the foam itself has a design life far beyond this.
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Tell us about your building and we’ll recommend the right system — foam, waterproofing or both — surveyed, specified and quoted at no cost.
