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[DobieLover]

One of my neighbors is thinking about getting chickens next spring. Probably 4 chickens, but, well, chicken math, ya know? They have a large shed with a high gambrel roof. No real ventilation in it now, so what's the best way to add ventilation? The roof ends at the ends of the building, zero overhang, so anything there needs awnings.

I figure if they're going to be cutting holes, getting the best placement the first time would be a good thing.

Suggestions?

They'll have to open up the space and sister the rafters to make overhangs.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning Cafe. Hot dry this morning there is a marine layer over us 66...

 

[DobieLover]

I be shingling!!
So happy to be underway with wrapping up the roof. I started out by smacking myself in the lip with a shingle. Smooth move.
I'm going slower than molasses in January but I'll still get the job done by Saturday, no sweat. Well, there will be lots of sweat but... you know what I mean!!

 

[Sally PB]

I started out by smacking myself in the lip with a shingle.

Digging in the garden today, and started by smacking myself with the shovel handle, so I hear ya!

Glad to hear you're making good progress.

 

[sourland]

Went to the doctor today and told the technician that nobody ever misses my veins.
Maybe it's that kind of day?

 

[aart]

One of my neighbors is thinking about getting chickens next spring. Probably 4 chickens, but, well, chicken math, ya know? They have a large shed with a high gambrel roof. No real ventilation in it now, so what's the best way to add ventilation? The roof ends at the ends of the building, zero overhang, so anything there needs awnings.

I figure if they're going to be cutting holes, getting the best placement the first time would be a good thing.

Suggestions?

They'll have to open up the space and sister the rafters to make overhangs.

Like this:

 

[Sally PB]

Thanks for the suggestions on the roof/ventilation suggestions.

 

[aart]

Thanks for the suggestions on the roof/ventilation suggestions.

Saw a guy here do that to a gambrel roof.
I was so excited and intrigued I drew it up on cadd.

 

[Sally PB]

I think they *might* not want to do something that intense, but I can use that drawing to show them an idea and get the creative wheels turning.

There is a cupola on the peak. I don't know if it's just for show, but maybe they can do something with that too.

 

[aart]

I think they *might* not want to do something that intense, but I can use that drawing to show them an idea and get the creative wheels turning.

There is a cupola on the peak. I don't know if it's just for show, but maybe they can do something with that too.

It would be a lot to do, even if they are handy.

The old barns with huge gambrel roofs had eave vents at lower roof edges and multiple cupolas or roof vents along the ridge.

They also had the roof ends extended to protect hay loft doors and lifts.