Converting resin shed to coop. How to mod it?

[17 chickens]

I placed my sheds on 4x4 treated post and mounted used L brackets to secure it to the shed for extra weight for those stormy days. I did add a lot of vent holes around the top.
I will try to take some picture of it tomorrow, I have another shed that I have that I am turning into a coop on the other side of the house....

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Any saw or hole saw will cut the resin . Jig saw with a metal cutting blade . Small teeth and lots of them will do the least amount of damage . Reciprocating saw or what is called a sawsall would be my choice made by several of the top brand tool makers. there again a metal cutting blade is the best choice . There are several types of resin . The shed your looking at is a poly resin . Soft plastic more or less like vinyl siding . Not quiet as brittle when cold. Mark the opening you want to add, bore a hole with a wood boring bit and then cut it with the saw . Good hole saws of any size require a strong drill and are expensive. Invest in a sawsall and cheaper flat wood boring bits. Really one will do. A one inch bit will give you a good start hole .And for ventilation you can use several small holes Hole saws are a use once in a blue moon. unless your a plumber or an electrician.

Thanks! We have drills and a reciprocating saw. I just might be able to do this!

 

[tigger19687]

I answered you in my COOP thread
Get the 7x7 shed at HD or Lowes when they have the $100 off sale. It is cheaper then Sears.

My shed is in the shade ! makes a WORLD of difference !!! I have another smaller shed like it for my tools and it is in the sun, damn does it get hot in there, but there are NO vents or holes at all in that one.

BTW, Mine is a Temp shed because I will be moving in a year or so. SO I got something that was easy to take apart (kinda) and a bit cheaper. Mine was I think $550 when they had the $100 off. BOTH HD and Lowes has this Rubbermaid shed, BOTH have sales opposite each other through out the year.
DON"T get the Suncast shed, it is only 1 thin wall and not sturdy.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I answered you in my COOP thread
Get the 7x7 shed at HD or Lowes when they have the $100 off sale. It is cheaper then Sears.
Good to know, thanks! I only have the shade of the other shed - that we use for storage.

My shed is in the shade ! makes a WORLD of difference !!! I have another smaller shed like it for my tools and it is in the sun, damn does it get hot in there, but there are NO vents or holes at all in that one.

BTW, Mine is a Temp shed because I will be moving in a year or so. SO I got something that was easy to take apart (kinda) and a bit cheaper. Mine was I think $550 when they had the $100 off. BOTH HD and Lowes has this Rubbermaid shed, BOTH have sales opposite each other through out the year.
DON"T get the Suncast shed, it is only 1 thin wall and not sturdy.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Keeping the shed above in mind or one similar with a window on the side - if I were to replace the windows (that are made with some sort of plastic) with hardware cloth what could I do to be able close and open? Maybe affix something to the outside that could be hinged and latched?
Just thinking out loud, but also wanting suggestions.
Thanks!

 

[Nardo]

I like what BYC910 said and I'm adding. The plastic will sort of melt maybe more than it cuts. Or sort of both. Get a finer toothed blade to help with this so you don't jerk holes or gouges in the material. And it will burn you when you touch it too fast.
Also, we had a similar type of building once that could have become a large wind sail and we used these on all four corners. They go down almost a foot and are relatively inexpensive even if you get four of them. The disclaimer is that they are not intended for this use. But here is the link: and good luck.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Platinu...s-Steel-Tie-Out-Stake-Copper-STKCPR/204647556

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Jun 19, 2017 #2

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Consider leaving out a panel (or two) and a door and using plywood there instead. That way you can do the mods you need without damaging the vinyl shed. If you do choose to cut the vinyl itself, a jig saw is probably the easiest wast way to cut it.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Consider leaving out a panel (or two) and a door and using plywood there instead. That way you can do the mods you need without damaging the vinyl shed. If you do choose to cut the vinyl itself, a jig saw is probably the easiest wast way to cut it.

I am keeping in mind what you mentioned on the other thread.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I am keeping in mind what you mentioned on the other thread.

Unless I have you confused with someone else. It can happen.