Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Are you planning on getting a horse barn in New Lacy? A good way to start is considering the horses and how you'll care for them each day. Their stalls, feed storage, tack and a clear aisle all need room. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal building materials for agricultural projects throughout Bacon.
Key Points
- ◦In New Lacy, a permit from Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site) is required once the barn exceeds Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact. square feet.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 93.9 miles from New Lacy.
- ◦Current lead time for horse barn materials to New Lacy is 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Applicable Benton horse barn packages use 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels metal panels.
- ◦The current local setback for a horse barn in New Lacy is Not found. No accessible online zoning ordinance text was located for Bacon County. Needs direct confirmation with the county..
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found. No accessible online zoning ordinance text was located for Bacon County. Needs direct confirmation with the county.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland southeast Georgia coastal plain — roughly 115-130 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Panel type/gauge |
29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels
As of 2026 · Source |
| Drive time from Statesboro |
122
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Bacon County
Barn placement is something to figure out before the ground is cleared. If you're planning a horse barn in New Lacy, contact Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site) about the local requirements. The permit rule applies once the building exceeds Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact. square feet, and the current setback is Not found. No accessible online zoning ordinance text was located for Bacon County. Needs direct confirmation with the county.. You should also check whether any additional rules apply to keeping horses on the property before committing to a building location.
Delivery to New Lacy
Don't wait until the barn materials are ready to start thinking about the site. Customers in New Lacy are currently looking at 1 to 2 weeks from Statesboro. Benton Metal Depot is about 93.9 miles away. Use that time to coordinate contractors and prepare the area where materials will be received.
Representative product photo — a Bacon County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
Can I add a tack room and wash area to my horse barn?
Yes, those spaces can be included in the overall barn plan when the layout and building dimensions allow. A tack room needs practical storage, while a wash area needs suitable drainage and water access. Decide where both belong before choosing the final building size, since they can take up space you might otherwise assign to stalls or aisles.
Is a metal horse barn too hot for Georgia summers?
A metal roof or wall system doesn't determine barn comfort by itself. Ventilation, insulation where appropriate, shade and the overall building design all affect interior conditions. In New Lacy, plan for the region's warm, humid weather. Horses need adequate airflow and access to fresh water, so those requirements should be part of the design from the beginning.
How close can I build a horse barn to my property line?
The current setback in New Lacy is Not found. No accessible online zoning ordinance text was located for Bacon County. Needs direct confirmation with the county., subject to the requirements of Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site) and your property. There may also be separate rules affecting livestock buildings or where animals can be kept. Check those requirements before marking the barn location, particularly if neighboring homes or property boundaries are nearby.
What size should horse stalls be?
Stall size depends on the horse, including its height, build and how comfortably it can turn around and lie down. A layout suitable for one horse may not work for a larger animal or a mare with a foal. Have an experienced equine facility designer or qualified professional review the stall dimensions before construction.
Do I need a permit for a horse barn in New Lacy?
The requirements for New Lacy are handled by Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site). Currently, a permit is required once the barn exceeds Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact. square feet. Agricultural use doesn't automatically mean a building is exempt from every local rule. Check zoning, setbacks and any other requirements for your property before beginning site work or committing to the barn's location.
How wide should the aisle in a horse barn be?
The aisle needs enough room for horses and handlers to move without crowding doors, corners or stored equipment. Think about how horses will enter and leave stalls, whether you'll move wheelbarrows through the barn and how daily cleaning will work. Have the layout reviewed for safe horse handling rather than choosing an aisle width based only on available space.
Can I store hay and feed inside my horse barn?
You can plan storage areas for feed and supplies, but hay storage deserves special attention because of fire risk, moisture and dust. Many barn designs separate bulk hay from horse housing. Think about how feed will be delivered, kept dry and accessed every day. Review the storage arrangement with a qualified equine facility professional before construction.
How many colors are available for a horse barn?
Benton's applicable horse barn materials are available in 7 colors. You may want the barn to match existing buildings, or you may prefer a traditional farm-building appearance. Color is worth choosing early, especially if the roof and walls will have different finishes. Confirm the available combinations before finalizing the material order.
Definitions
- ◦ Ridge Vent
- A ventilation opening near the roof peak that allows warm, moist air to escape when designed as part of a functioning ventilation system.
- ◦ Horse Stall
- An individual enclosed space inside a barn where a horse can rest, eat and be housed.
- ◦ Wash Stall
- An area designed for washing or grooming horses, with suitable water access, drainage and slip-resistant footing.
- ◦ Dutch Door
- A door divided into upper and lower sections that can open separately. Some horse barns use them for stall or exterior access.
- ◦ Center Aisle
- A passageway running through the barn, usually with stalls or other rooms along one or both sides.
- ◦ Condensation
- Moisture that forms when humid air contacts a sufficiently cool surface. Poorly managed condensation can cause damp conditions inside a barn.
- ◦ Panel Gauge
- A measurement related to sheet-metal thickness.
- ◦ Lead Time
- The period needed to process and prepare the building materials after the relevant order stage.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the barn's exterior wall where it meets the lower edge of the roof.
- ◦ Post-Frame Construction
- A building method that uses regularly spaced structural posts or columns to support the roof and walls. It's commonly used for agricultural buildings.
New Lacy, Bacon County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://baconcounty.org/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found. No accessible online zoning ordinance text was located for Bacon County. Needs direct confirmation with the county.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland southeast Georgia coastal plain — roughly 115-130 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 93.9
- Drive Minutes
- 122
- Nearby Towns
- Guysie, Rockingham, Alma, Wilsonville
- Delivery Weeks In Stock
- 1
- Delivery Weeks Custom
- 2
- Panel Type Gauge
- 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels
- Color Count
- 7
Why Benton Metal Depot
Benton Metal Depot has served contractors and property owners from Statesboro since 2004. The company manufactures metal roofing products and uses a single-source coil supplier to help maintain color consistency. For customers building a horse barn in New Lacy, Benton can supply applicable metal roofing and siding materials based on the project's specifications and selected finishes.
Ready to talk through your horse barns project in New Lacy?
Sources
- Internal: category-data.php (pole-barns / agricultural-pole-barns copy) (2026)
- color-collection.php Weather XL Rib/PBR color chart: Polar White, Pebble Gray, Granite, Onyx, Vanilla, Sand, Chocolate (29ga; 5 of the 7 also available in 26ga). Real Benton color count for this panel line -- not confirmed as the specific palette Jim/Trey intend to offer for horse barns specifically. (2026)
- https://baconcounty.org/ (2026)
- No county-specific source located; a 1970s zoning ordinance for Alma/Bacon County exists per NTIS record PB209068 but is not available online (2026)
- https://ntrl.ntis.gov/NTRL/dashboard/searchResults/titleDetail/PB209068.xhtml (ordinance exists but not retrievable online) (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-southeast-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Bacon County is inland (~50+ miles from the Atlantic) and is not among the coastal counties named in the client spec (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: GeoNames zip centroid -> OSRM public routing engine (real driving route from Statesboro, Bulloch County, GA). Deterministic and reproducible, but a free public demo routing server, not Google Maps -- spot-check a sample before confirming. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: same OSRM routing result as drive_miles, converted from seconds. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: 4 nearest cities in benton_service_area_cities.php by straight-line (haversine) distance from zip centroid. (2026)
- Bulk-set via dev-fact-review.php (2026)
