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  1. mikecfry

    Coop design advice needed

    Unfortunately I'm stuck at a desk at work and Sunday is our next work day. Hoping the rain holds off. Good luck with the roofing!
  2. mikecfry

    Coop design advice needed

    Looks great, starting to come together! All of this rain has slowed us WAY down. I have my oldest 4 (7-8 weeks) out in the coop and hoping to finish the run this weekend if we can get some cooperative weather! What did you decide for the roofing?
  3. mikecfry

    Coop design advice needed

    Also worth noting it should be substantially easier to cut and minimize waste as opposed to metal. I am planning to put panels on mine this week so really can't speak to it yet as far as how good the stuff is, just suggesting to help minimize your wait.
  4. mikecfry

    Coop design advice needed

    I was able to get the Ondura in stock pretty easily without any order. I'd be surprised if you couldn't get it, both Home Depot and Lowes stock in regularly although in different colors.
  5. mikecfry

    Coop design advice needed

    Check out the Ondura roofing panels at Home Depot too. A bit cheaper than metal or shingles and so far seems like good material to work with. I paid just under $20 per 6' 7" x 4' panel. Putting them on this weekend I can let you know how it goes.
  6. mikecfry

    Coop design advice needed

    Good luck, looking forward to seeing the progress. Finally made some on mine this weekend too and like I said very similar design...
  7. mikecfry

    Coop design advice needed

    For what it's worth I'm also in NJ (Burlington County) and I'm not intending to secure mine to the footings. I have cinder blocks buried about 4" then a 6x6 foundation of 2x6 sitting on them. It is elevated off the ground and I'll have a similar style roof, but once all the framing is done it...
  8. mikecfry

    Coop design advice needed

    Hi MK, I'm in the process of building my coop now, and the design is very similar to yours. For the roofing, I think you'll find better options than plywood that are likely somewhat less expensive and better suited. I spent hours researching roofing, and decided going with Ondura roofing panels...
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