About to build a new coop.

[aart]

Thanks Jack. Did you paint it, both sides and edges?

At .32, (LP's spec) I'd say it closer to 5/16 (.3125) then 3/8 (.375)

 

[bellaleah]

hi jack, is that your coop in the pic? if so, it's awesome! did you design it yourself or did you find plans for it! do you mind if i ask what the dimensions are of it and how many chickens it houses? i really love it !!!! very unique. it looks like a camp for humans! julie

 

[JackE]

Thanks Jack. Did you paint it, both sides and edges?

At .32, (LP's spec) I'd say it closer to 5/16 (.3125) then 3/8 (.375)

Yes, the coop is painted, inside and out. I use aluminum "J" channel to cover all exposed edges. Then I used pine trim everywhere else. I went out to my garage and measured a scrap piece I have out there. It's 3/8s of an inch. Actually, it's just a hair thicker than 3/8"s.
Jack

 

[JackE]

hi jack, is that your coop in the pic? if so, it's awesome! did you design it yourself or did you find plans for it! do you mind if i ask what the dimensions are of it and how many chickens it houses? i really love it !!!! very unique. it looks like a camp for humans! julie

Yeah, that's mine. It is a 100yr old design I got out of a book I got from Amazon. (Fresh air poultry houses). It's known as a Wood's coop. It's 8X16', and can hold 30 birds. Thanks, it is a neat design, it has been a good one for me.
Jack

 

[aart]

Yes, the coop is painted, inside and out. I use aluminum "J" channel to cover all exposed edges. Then I used pine trim everywhere else. I went out to my garage and measured a scrap piece I have out there. It's 3/8s of an inch. Actually, it's just a hair thicker than 3/8"s.
Jack

Interesting, thanks. Usually nominal fractional lumber is undersized. I'm surprised as the .32 I cited came from the manufacturers website. Course I often measure things with a digital caliper as it's a tool of my trade.