Started the coop Monday night.
Leveled the site.
Started on the uprights.
Set the perimeter of the floor frame.
Set the floor joists, 16" on center.
Set the floor in place and secured it with some ringshanks.
I have some engineered trusses left over from out porch overhangs that I'm using for the roof, essentially a shed roof, and it allows for additional storage up top, or more room in the coop. Not sure which just yet. I'll add switched lights for winter heat and lighting, along with a timer, and I'm thinking of a ceramic space heater for those few days we hit the temps under 10 degrees. Got my ventilation figured out, and there will be windows and insulation.
We'll see how it goes. Any suggestions would be great.
Andy
Leveled the site.
Started on the uprights.
Set the perimeter of the floor frame.
Set the floor joists, 16" on center.
Set the floor in place and secured it with some ringshanks.
I have some engineered trusses left over from out porch overhangs that I'm using for the roof, essentially a shed roof, and it allows for additional storage up top, or more room in the coop. Not sure which just yet. I'll add switched lights for winter heat and lighting, along with a timer, and I'm thinking of a ceramic space heater for those few days we hit the temps under 10 degrees. Got my ventilation figured out, and there will be windows and insulation.
We'll see how it goes. Any suggestions would be great.
Andy