Light Ivory and
Terracotta Barn
for Dalton Moor Farm
the client
Dalton Moor Farm
location
County Durham
building type
Steel Frame Building
18m x 18m x 3.5m multipurpose building with 6’ cantilever
overview
Dalton Moor Farm is a vegan organic fruit farm which covers 24 acres and has been in operation for 9 years. All the farm’s products, including cider, fruit juice and preserves are made by hand, with most of the ingredients being grown on the farm. Dalton Moor Farm sells from the farm, online and also supplies local shops, food businesses, cafes and hotels. The business additionally includes sustainable living education – foraging walks, mindfulness, dancing and movement, drumming circles and much more!
the outcome
We designed, manufactured and erected this 18m x 18m x 3.5m multipurpose building with 6’ cantilever at Dalton Moor Farm in County Durham. The lovely cladding and roof colours were chosen so that the barn would blend in with the other buildings on the approach to the farm.
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The building is complete with…
Light Ivory Cladding
terracotta Doors
Steel FramE Building
Roof Lights
Concrete Flooring
Galvanised Steel
“Its appearance is stunning. Size is great.”
Jenny ConnoR, Dalton Moor Farm
What is your business aim/vision?
“Develop our School of Sustainable Living and on-site rustic off-grid accommodation. Become as self-sufficient as possible for energy, water and food, provide opportunities for our community to learn self-reliance.”
Jenny Connor
What is the reason for and purpose of your new building?
“To provide space for storage, food/drink production and training. Possibly a shop/ cafe/ tasting room / visitor centre.”
Jenny Connor
Were there any specific material or design requirements for the build?
“Yes. I needed it to be sympathetic to the existing historic buildings of the farm, hence the colour choices for the wall (cream) and roof (terracotta) cladding. Steel building was required for the council’s prior permission.”
Jenny Connor
Jenny also decided to opt for galvanised steel – a great choice for added steelwork protection.
Were there any specific material or design requirements for the build?
“Yes. I needed it to be sympathetic to the existing historic buildings of the farm, hence the colour choices for the wall (cream) and roof (terracotta) cladding. Steel building was required for the council’s prior permission.”
Jenny Connor
Jenny also decided to opt for galvanised steel – a great choice for added steelwork protection.
What were the aims and objectives of the build?
“To provide sufficient space, to be value for money, to be of superior quality, erection to be included, to meet the aesthetic requirements of the site.”
Jenny Connor
Why did you choose Graham Heath Construction?
“Design and cost met expectations, availability of colour options, team at GH politely persisting with me during years of trying to progress the project, always helpful.”
Jenny Connor
How has Graham Heath Construction made a difference?
“As above- this project has been difficult and slow to progress, but the team at GH have neither harassed me nor forgotten me.”
Jenny Connor
We’re delighted to hear how happy Jenny is with her new barn and love the colours that have been chosen – quite different to the usual colours that are supplied. It has been a pleasure to work with Jenny and we will be following all of her exciting business activities on Dalton Moor Farm’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
