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love the little chicken footprints inside hehe

I cut my steel with tin snips. Luckily I didn't have to cut much but it's doable. Just wear good gloves cos it's sharp. Also, having learned from a horrid mistake recently and a trip to ER, I found a great way to cover sharp metal edges, once the roof is on, is get a few foam pipe insulating...

I would suggest going bigger if you are able. I have a 4" gap around my roof (covered w/ hardware mesh) and additionally a window above the roost. this helps in our hot hot summers, especially those hot evenings with not much breeze. *edit I mixed you up with OP ;) I doubt you can add more...

I actually think the plywood under the plastic roofing might keep it cool, as less light/heat can get in? I have ply under black steel in the coop and it stays about the same temp as outdoors as it creates deep shade. I could be wrong though. not sure where OP lives but ply can help with snow...