Coop resurrection-Update 6/9-Moved in and mostly DONE!

[chicken995]

I began my coop resurrection project today. Thanks to everybody who supplied me with plenty of advice in my other thread.

It seemed to me, and several other members here at BYC, that the roof was a big concern. So I started in on that today.

Here is what it looked like.

The corners were in really bad shape.

Here is it with the asphalt shingles removed.

Notice the vent hole that had been covered by the asphalt shingles.

And here it is with the wood shingles removed and all cleaned up.

This is what is going to go on as the new roof. Not too fancy or pretty, but I had it left over from a car port, so it will be the most cost effective route.

I've got some stuff to do in town tomorrow, so probably to report until Wednesday afternoon. Keep those suggestions coming if you have them.

 

[rufus]

That will make a great coop. And I like the metal roof idea. They last forever.

Rufus

 

[MobyQuail]

nice work!

 

[THINGUM]

They make a foam rubber "snake" looking thing about 4 feet long called "formed closure". You put it under the bottom edge of the roof metal to keep the yellowjackets from making nests up in the ribs.

AND since they like "old" wood structures best for chewing on for material, use about all the paint you can buy at Habitat, on the exterior. The only color that counts is the top coat.

AND waa laa you are going to have a PALACE!!! Congrats.
P.S. if you use tar paper under that roofing, it won't rust ever.

 

[wolfandfinch]

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I agree, some screen at the bottom to keep insects out is a great idea. There are all types you can buy - screen, formed closure etc.

 

[chicken995]

Thanks again for all of the tips and advice.

And that formed closure stuff, I'm assuming you can get that at home depot and similar stores. Is that correct?

 

[THINGUM]

Anywhere that handles Metal Roofing.

 

[chicken995]

Update-more work on the coop is done. Roof will be completed tomorrow. I think I clean out all of the junk inside after that.

Replaced old rotted wood, with old not rotted wood. Poor men, have poor ways. Do you guys enjoy the flower pattern as much as me?

Got the tar paper on.

Uh-on, looks like a couple of the eaves are shot.

But don't worry, I replaced them.

Roofing is cut and ready to go.

This ought to work for ventilation, yeah?

Thanks again to everybody for supplying me with ample amounts of advice.

 

[kevin2010]

Its Looking Good I Cant Wait To Get My New Coop Finished

 

[THINGUM]

I'm going to have to say this is going to be a palace, BUT needs lots more ventilation. maybe cut holes between joists (every other one?) both front and back. Chickens handle cold better than heat, their range is appx. 20 to 80 degrees, ambient. this roof faces south and will gain slightly more heat. did i see windows anywhere? Chickens need ambient light to bet to their roosts at night. Do you live in "cold" country? This looks like a "great plains" State. >>>go to "Patnchickens big ol' ventilation page here on BYC for ideas.

Quote: Two things are sure, 1. this project probably won't just fall together and 2. it very well may just fall apart. Steve Reilly