coop materials question

[FVRM]

I think it depends on what type of plastic roofing material you're talking about. Fiberglass has a tendency to break, then there's PVC, which is opaque or transparent, but not clear. You can get polycarbonate SunTuf roofing that can stand up to very large hail and strong winds. 8' sheets of polycarbonate roofing are under $30 at my local hardware store and have the benefit of transmitting light.

I was talking about the ones sold at lowes. unfortunately they don't sell any of the good solar roofing around here

 

[JaceAgain]

I think it depends on what type of plastic roofing material you're talking about.  Fiberglass has a tendency to break, then there's PVC, which is opaque or transparent, but not clear.  You can get polycarbonate SunTuf roofing that can stand up to very large hail and strong winds.  8' sheets of polycarbonate roofing are under $30 at my local hardware store and have the benefit of transmitting light.

Would you want it to transmit light? Or would it get too hot?

 

[FoxyChicken]

That seems odd since it says it protects from moisture?

• New formula - Same durable performance with faster, easier installation
• Creates a smooth, level, stable surface for installing tile or stone on walls, floors or countertops
• 3 ft. x 5 ft. coverage area
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• 3 ft. x 5 ft. coverage area.
• Protects against excessive moisture in wet areas such as showers, saunas and steam rooms.

Jace, I think you're looking at a different product than what the person who posted the original thread used. I would assume they used cement siding, what you are looking at is cement backer board for tile. That would not work for siding, but if you want to use the actual cement siding it is very durable. We sided our garage with it, but yes you need a diamond blade to cut it and have to pre-drill all the holes.
Hope this helps!

 

[JaceAgain]

And for the floor, would it be better to keep it on dirt or lift it onto a piece of plywood? I want to do the deep litter method I think.

 

[FVRM]

And for the floor, would it be better to keep it on dirt or lift it onto a piece of plywood? I want to do the deep litter method I think.

I keep my coops on dirt floor because I layer it with cardboard boxes and i want the earthworms and other organisms to be able to come in and help it compost faster. other people have floors on their coop in case a predator wants to dig its way in or want to sweep it everyday.

 

[Primo]

Another option for siding (and possibly roof) is a product at home depot (maybe lowes too?) called smartside. It is a 4x8 panel that is similar to osb. One side is textured and pre primed for painting. It is about 1/4" thick and pressed tighter than osb so it is very water resistant. Runs about $21 a sheet. I used it for siding on my coop. I used if for a roof on my goat house. As a roof I screwed it down,caulked the screw holes and painted it with 3 coats of exterior paint. It has held up very well. Should last many years, if it does go bad, simply unscrew and replace.

I used the corrugated tin on the coup. Was much more expensive and a pain to get sealed up properly

 

[JaceAgain]

Jace, I think you're looking at a different product than what the person who posted the original thread used. I would assume they used cement siding, what you are looking at is cement backer board for tile. That would not work for siding, but if you want to use the actual cement siding it is very durable. We sided our garage with it, but yes you need a diamond blade to cut it and have to pre-drill all the holes.
Hope this helps!

Ohh ok that makes sense! thank you

 

[FVRM]

Another option for siding (and possibly roof) is a product at home depot (maybe lowes too?) called smartside. It is a 4x8 panel that is similar to osb. One side is textured and pre primed for painting. It is about 1/4" thick and pressed tighter than osb so it is very water resistant. Runs about $21 a sheet. I used it for siding on my coop. I used if for a roof on my goat house. As a roof I screwed it down,caulked the screw holes and painted it with 3 coats of exterior paint. It has held up very well. Should last many years, if it does go bad, simply unscrew and replace.

I used the corrugated tin on the coup. Was much more expensive and a pain to get sealed up properly

I guess different locations have different prices, the smartside panels where i live are about $22 and the corrugated tin sells for $12. I would only use the tin for the roof not the walls

 

[JaceAgain]

Another option for siding (and possibly roof) is a product at home depot (maybe lowes too?) called smartside. It is a 4x8 panel that is similar to osb. One side is textured and pre primed for painting. It is about 1/4" thick and pressed tighter than osb so it is very water resistant. Runs about $21 a sheet. I used it for siding on my coop. I used if for a roof on my goat house. As a roof I screwed it down,caulked the screw holes and painted it with 3 coats of exterior paint. It has held up very well. Should last many years, if it does go bad, simply unscrew and replace.

I used the corrugated tin on the coup. Was much more expensive and a pain to get sealed up properly

Did you use this over osb? That stuff looks great!

 

[JaceAgain]

I keep my coops on dirt floor because I layer it with cardboard boxes and i want the earthworms and other organisms to be able to come in and help it compost faster. other people have floors on their coop in case a predator wants to dig its way in or want to sweep it everyday.

Do you do the deep shaving litter method with that? Or just the cardboard?