Coop/Rain

[BellaBlueBell]

I had gotten a very well built coop but according to all the info I read, not enough ventilation. So I cut a hole for cross ventilation purposes. Not big, maybe 4" x 3". Anyway, now there is dampness due to very heavy rain and wind. How do you all go about preventing dampness and wetness due to weather conditions?

 

[DobieLover]

I had gotten a very well built coop but according to all the info I read, not enough ventilation. So I cut a hole for cross ventilation purposes. Not big, maybe 4" x 3". Anyway, now there is dampness due to very heavy rain and wind. How do you all go about preventing dampness and wetness due to weather conditions?

Put a baffled vent cover over it to shield it from driving rain. Or build a little awning over it.

 

[pintail_drake2004]

Since Every coop is different, every situation will be unique. Which way is your prevailing wind coming from? I prefer eve vents, they are protected from the elements are an easy way to provide a lot of air flow. Vent covers, like you see on a lot of homes, work for coops as well. I highly recommend ridge vents when possible, this allows for full length ventilation on the structure.

 

[aart]

I had gotten a very well built coop but according to all the info I read, not enough ventilation. So I cut a hole for cross ventilation purposes. Not big, maybe 4" x 3". Anyway, now there is dampness due to very heavy rain and wind. How do you all go about preventing dampness and wetness due to weather conditions?

Show us a pic of the vent...and the rest of the coop.

 

[BellaBlueBell]

This is the coop but I don't have the run. Hubby is building our run. It's a chalet style. You can see the sliding window on one side. On the side with the large door, I cut a 4"x3" rectangle hole above the door.

 

[danpeters9497]

Not wanting to hijack this thread but this seems apt for a problem I've ran into also and I figured I might as well keep similar experiences and similar solutions in one place.

That being said my coop has occasionally gotten slightly damp inside, mainly in a single quarter, where droplets of rain seem to drip through the tiny gap between a door panel and the frame. I've attempted to mitigate this and have some plans to try and seal the gap more without blocking it. My question is how much dampness is acceptable? Am I worrying too much about some slightly damp bedding under the roost bars every once in a while? I'm located in TN so our weather is mostly mild and more often than not if it rains its very warm.

 

[BellaBlueBell]

We came up with a solution for now. I have some aluminum covered bubble wrap that we cut to form an inverted V awning above the two windows. That will let the air flow but keep the rain out. I'm sure we'll tweak as we go along but for now, all is well.

 

[aart]

On the side with the large door, I cut a 4"x3" rectangle hole above the door.

No roof overhangs make it hard to keep windows and vents protected.

We came up with a solution for now. I have some aluminum covered bubble wrap that we cut to form an inverted V awning above the two windows. That will let the air flow but keep the rain out. I'm sure we'll tweak as we go along but for now, all is well.

That sounds good! Would love to see a pic.
Might even hold up long term.
Depending on.....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[aart]

My question is how much dampness is acceptable? Am I worrying too much about some slightly damp bedding under the roost bars every once in a while?

Might be ok, best to not let any rain/snow get in the coop.
Can cause mold/mildew to grow etc.

 

[BellaBlueBell]

Just added my location - central PA. Should add for today central PA SWAMP! So much rain.

I'll post pics soon.