{"product_id":"the-animal-shelter-14-wide","title":"Extra Large Shelter - 14' Wide","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHOP ALL OF OUR \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/livestock-supplies\/?cat_link=Animal-Shelters\" title=\"Animal Shelters\"\u003eANIMAL SHELTERS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cmark\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEE PICTURES OF THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS BELOW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge Metal Shelter Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngle iron frame creates a strong and sturdy structure (a 21' long building has over 510' of framing!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrugated steel walls are heavily galvanized, built to withstand the elements for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal building is approximately 8 feet tall and shipped in 7-foot-long sections for more economical shipping rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior walls are protected by 12-inch tall covers to help prevent damage to the inside of the walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes wood 4\" x 4\" skids with pull straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not include anchor stakes, but they are recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional strength and stability are provided by 'spreader bars' that stand at the front and rear of the building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis all-around shelter is great for animals in large machinery!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePictures of the Metal Animal Shelter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront View holds a full-size truck nicely\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"a truck inside the open doors of the metal shelter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/front-open-doors-metal-shelter-14-e1768157315469.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional front with swinging doors with an opening 9' 2\" wide. Doors are not intended for livestock use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"front of metal shelter with doors closed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shelter-closed-14-e1768157179155.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Front to Close Top Half\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"font of the metal animal shelter with the doors closed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shelter-front-half-14-e1768157160502.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear with Back Vent Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"metal shelter with back doors open\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shelter-back-14-e1768157149172.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelter Size Comparisons\u003c!--?b--\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"metal shelter size comparisons\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Metal-Shelter-Sizes.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003ePictures of the Animal Shelter Assembly Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal animal shelter is best done with two people. The long wall sections and the lifting of the curved roof and wall surfaces can be difficult for a single person trying to do it themselves. Make your assembly as quick and easy as possible with a friend and follow the helpful guidelines below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Building Supports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal supports keep the frame and structure sturdy and are necessary for a solid building. Be sure you have them all as shown before beginning the assembly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"the building supports and frame connectors on the grass\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bacing-for-14-ft-shelter.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Roof and Wall Sections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two large sections are the outer walls and roof of the shelter. For easier installation, lay them out as shown in the area where you intend to put the building together. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"the building wall sections laying in the grass for assembly\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wall-Sections-Laid-Out.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifting the Connected Sections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWith your partner, lift the sections in the middle and attach the bottom of the walls to the shelter skid as shown. \u003cimg alt=\"two men lifting the center section of the animal shelter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lifting-Wall-Sections-on-14-ft-shelter.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"the wall sections set on the animal shelter skids\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Metal-Shelter-Wall-Section-Assembly.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnecting the Back Wall Sections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the bottoms of the walls are secured to the runners, you can begin attaching the back wall. This is best done by doing one half of the wall at a time. If you were to connect to the two back wall sections first, it would be much more cumbersome and difficult to attach the wall as a single section. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"the back section of the metal shelter is attached to the building\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Back-Wall-Section.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnecting the Ceiling Braces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roof bracing is critically important to ensure the building is able to withstand snow loads, winds, and other structurally disrupting forces that could impact its integrity. These connections are easy to make and will ensure it maintains its shape and remains strong through its lifetime. Simply align the holes and connect the bolts through the angle iron supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"a man connecting the roof supports on a metal animal shelter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Roof-Bracing-for-14-ft-shelter.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"the roof support angle iron holes for bolting together\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Connecting-the-roof-brace.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"putting a bolt through the roof supports\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/roof-brace-bolt.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnecting The Back Wall Sections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the back section, use the splicing as shown below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"bolt on the back wall of the metal shelter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Back-Wall-Splice.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"the angle iron back wall connection point\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Back-Wall-Attachment.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"back wall connection on the animal shelter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Back-Wall-Connection.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Shelter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"the finished metal animal shelter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shelter-front-14-e1768157249973.jpg\"\u003e \n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Port A Hut","offers":[{"title":"14' x 14'","offer_id":47037047439605,"sku":"14x14","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14' x 21'","offer_id":47037047472373,"sku":"14x21","price":4549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14' x 28'","offer_id":47037047505141,"sku":"14x28","price":5799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/PortaHut_xlargeshelter_img1_948c3c31-f4b6-4475-9081-57e0259d3332.jpg?v=1768156699","url":"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/products\/the-animal-shelter-14-wide","provider":"Barn World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}