Wow. That's going to be awesome! Nice job!
Building an "Old Style" henhouse.....move in day!....... (pics)
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Steve! Thanks for posting such great details. It's looking great! As soon as my income tax returns come I'll be posting pics of the building I will be making. Do you have any thoughts on how to do a simpler roof line? My coops will be going under trees and I won't need them as tall.
Wonderful!
I have often wondered why nearly everyone's larger coop projects seem to be based on yard/garden shed design or generic pole barns, rather than taking note of what's worked well in the past. Glad to see an exception!
(e.t.a. - you're going to round/bevel off the bottom corners on the ends of the skids, yes? it will travel MUCH better that way, and with less damage to the ground)
Pat, still a bit sad to have (barely!) missed out on buying the first house we made an offer on, six years ago, which had a great old-style well designed coop. Er, also an old outhouse whose cesspit leaked into the pond, but, you know
I have often wondered why nearly everyone's larger coop projects seem to be based on yard/garden shed design or generic pole barns, rather than taking note of what's worked well in the past. Glad to see an exception!
(e.t.a. - you're going to round/bevel off the bottom corners on the ends of the skids, yes? it will travel MUCH better that way, and with less damage to the ground)
Pat, still a bit sad to have (barely!) missed out on buying the first house we made an offer on, six years ago, which had a great old-style well designed coop. Er, also an old outhouse whose cesspit leaked into the pond, but, you know
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That ain't no hack job you are doing there Steve. Please do post materials, details, and cost when you are done!
I want one too
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I want one too
Steve,
I had done the same thing driving around the country as an over the road driver. The picture in your avatar is a design I saw alot, some smaller, and most always with the long side, with the windows, facing the south to get the most of the winter sun.
I had done the same thing driving around the country as an over the road driver. The picture in your avatar is a design I saw alot, some smaller, and most always with the long side, with the windows, facing the south to get the most of the winter sun.
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I was hoping you saw this thread, Nifty! The pictures and explanations are perfect material for a BYC coop page!
I was hoping you saw this thread, Nifty! The pictures and explanations are perfect material for a BYC coop page!
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Okay, I will post pics of this afternoons progress and then answer some questions you have asked me.
The next thing I needed to make was the doubled up 2x8 "carrier" which the smaller wall rests on as do the rafters. If I feel the need for added support I will put a 4x4 under the carrrier and down to the floor at a point that a floor joist will help support the load. Bear in mind at this point things are just tacked in place and will need to be squared up permanently secured.
And a end view showing how the wall rests on the carrier. Under the carrier I will add a few more studs to support the load. Underneath these little rafters where they meet the wall I will add a 2x4 "ledger plate" to ensure the weight of the roof system will not cause these rafters to sag over time.
And a quartering view of the coop showing the smaller roof and the distance up for the taller roof. Looking back I would have made the wall another 4" taller, it is gonna be a tight fit to get those little windows in up there. The pitch on the smaller roof is a 4/12.
I put a couple of sheets of o.s.b. on the walls to keep them sqaured up and to add some strength until my T-111 siding gets here.
The next thing I needed to make was the doubled up 2x8 "carrier" which the smaller wall rests on as do the rafters. If I feel the need for added support I will put a 4x4 under the carrrier and down to the floor at a point that a floor joist will help support the load. Bear in mind at this point things are just tacked in place and will need to be squared up permanently secured.
And a end view showing how the wall rests on the carrier. Under the carrier I will add a few more studs to support the load. Underneath these little rafters where they meet the wall I will add a 2x4 "ledger plate" to ensure the weight of the roof system will not cause these rafters to sag over time.
And a quartering view of the coop showing the smaller roof and the distance up for the taller roof. Looking back I would have made the wall another 4" taller, it is gonna be a tight fit to get those little windows in up there. The pitch on the smaller roof is a 4/12.
I put a couple of sheets of o.s.b. on the walls to keep them sqaured up and to add some strength until my T-111 siding gets here.
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I'll be honored to submit it for future reference.
It has been asked for a materials list. I will do that and edit it as I need something or return something. When I am done the list will be final. I will try to keep track of cost, but remember I get a contractor discount so your cost will be a bit more.
Buster, the simplest and least expensive roof to make is a shed type. You see those a lot on the old farm coops.
Larry, the windows will face to the south.
Pat, I won't need to bevel the skids, I will hook the entire coop up to my tractors 3 point hitch and lift it slightly as I pull it to its final destination.
Holly I may have customers lining up....lets see how deep their wallets are.
I'll be honored to submit it for future reference.
It has been asked for a materials list. I will do that and edit it as I need something or return something. When I am done the list will be final. I will try to keep track of cost, but remember I get a contractor discount so your cost will be a bit more.
Buster, the simplest and least expensive roof to make is a shed type. You see those a lot on the old farm coops.
Larry, the windows will face to the south.
Pat, I won't need to bevel the skids, I will hook the entire coop up to my tractors 3 point hitch and lift it slightly as I pull it to its final destination.
Holly I may have customers lining up....lets see how deep their wallets are.
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Wow! That is one heck of a statement. Thanks.
Wow! That is one heck of a statement. Thanks.
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