1st Cut Bark Slabs for Coop Walls?

[Redhead Rae]

You are genious.

Thanks

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

That would make great coop siding! just make sure you snug them close together to prevent predators from getting in. I would suggest making them an even width with a table saw.

Vertical or horizontal placement? I was thinking vertical...for water run-off....

 

[Redhead Rae]

Vertical or horizontal placement? I was thinking vertical...for water run-off....

You can do either, really. I would probably caulk the seams on the outside as well to keep the draft out.

 

[jthornton]

Vertical or horizontal placement? I was thinking vertical...for water run-off....

If you leave a 1/4" gap between the boards you can use OSI Quad to fill the gap and it will flex with the wood.

JT

 

[Mimi13]

I am very thankful I happened up on this thread. I am in the finishing stages of my coop and my siding is the rough cut, sawmill wood, as well. About 90-95% of the boards’ sides are squared off and over the course of the build the boards have separated some due to drying. Even though the coop will be insulated and have an inside wall, I want to close those gaps to keep out all things critter. I’ve been wondering what the best product would be to fill the gaps and have been reading about chinking, but now I’m wondering if this OSI Quad is really what I need. Do you have any input into my quandary, @jthornton? Thanks much!

 

[aart]

Firewood

 

[Mimi13]

Firewood

Oh heavens no! This stuff is GORGEOUS and suits my rustic look perfectly. I can’t wait to post pictures of my “blood, sweat, and tears,” beautiful coop, aptly named The Chicken Chapel, on BYC.

 

[aart]

Oh heavens no! This stuff is GORGEOUS and suits my rustic look perfectly. I can’t wait to post pictures of my “blood, sweat, and tears,” beautiful coop, aptly named The Chicken Chapel, on BYC.

Was partly tongue in cheek ...and I'm more about function than aesthetics.

 

[JMotuzick]

Nice mill, looks like a Lane?

M looks like a nice worker!

If anyone in CT RI or Mass is reading here and wants to make a slab wood coop PM.

 

[Folly's place]

I'd use plywood or something under this, and use it as a second layer, either horizontal or vertically. It will be beautiful!
For predator protection, at least two layers are best for the walls. I'd love to have that stuff too!
Mary