Construction question - adding ventilation

[kathy32]

Hi all,
I'm looking for winter ventilation for my coop. My idea was to remove the blocking in the eaves and put in hardware cloth. They aren't budging. In the image, I've cut the insulation away from the one trying to remove it. Does anyone with construction knowledge know how these are attached and/or how to get them out? If anyone thinks that this is a bad idea for some reason, or has better ideas, please let me know. I didn't know about winter ventilation til I joined here, despite having chickens for years. Please excuse the cobwebs! Thanks!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

No expert on building, but I don't see why it would be a bad idea if they're not supporting the roof. Maybe you'll have to actively cut them out though if they're wedged in. Are you sure they aren't bolted down somehow?

 

[DobieLover]

I have built and demolished many structures.
The first thing I'd do after cutting away the cured foam is to look on the outside to see if they were toe nailed or screwed into the rafters or tie plate. If you see anything, cut it out with a reciprocating saw. Sometimes starting a gap by wolloping the snot out of the block with a 4-lb hammer may help get the blade in there.

 

[kathy32]

I have built and demolished many structures.
The first thing I'd do after cutting away the cured foam is to look on the outside to see if they were toe nailed or screwed into the rafters or tie plate. If you see anything, cut it out with a reciprocating saw. Sometimes starting a gap by wolloping the snot out of the block with a 4-lb hammer may help get the blade in there.

Ok, thanks.

 

[mowin]

I have built and demolished many structures.
The first thing I'd do after cutting away the cured foam is to look on the outside to see if they were toe nailed or screwed into the rafters or tie plate. If you see anything, cut it out with a reciprocating saw. Sometimes starting a gap by wolloping the snot out of the block with a 4-lb hammer may help get the blade in there.

This^. There most likely toenailed in on one end.

It's possible the sheathing has been fastened to the top of the block also. I'd try to cut those nails/screws away rather than beat them out. Less chance of damage to the roofing.

 

[aart]

I have built and demolished many structures.
The first thing I'd do after cutting away the cured foam is to look on the outside to see if they were toe nailed or screwed into the rafters or tie plate. If you see anything, cut it out with a reciprocating saw. Sometimes starting a gap by wolloping the snot out of the block with a 4-lb hammer may help get the blade in there.

X3.

Curious what it looks like from the outside.

 

[Mtn Cur]

start by wolloping the snot out of the block with a 4-lb hammer

You're my kind of people

 

[DobieLover]

You're my kind of people

It's one of my favorite things. Using the convincer. I wolloped my garage wall back into plumb with it when I reframed it.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

x4 Likely toenailed on one side thru the rafter, then nailed into the next rafter from the top down. Before the roof decking was installed. Reciprocating saw is likely best bet.

 

[aart]

Using the convincer.

Hammer Mechanics!