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Rot and termites are a major issue for my climate. I hadn't thought of the need for snow clearance -- it's been 20 years since I've lived anywhere that got significant snow. 🤣 Indeed. Location is critical. If I had a low gap I'd have rats, mice, raccoons, opossums, and snakes competing with a...

I personally wouldn't elevate a coop less than a foot, preferably 18-24 inches -- enough room to admit light, air, and chickens. A low gap between the ground and the floor is a perfect habitat for rodents and other pests. :) If I were building a new, small coop in this current situation with...

May I ask why? There are pros and cons to both ground-level and elevated coops. :)

@U_Stormcrow has been recommending Hardiboard -- which is not necessarily any less expensive and which is harder to work with, but is nearly-indestructible so it will last longer. In Texas you can certainly use the Open Air concept, building mainly with posts and wire so that you'll need very...