Coop roof ventilation

[goldenyears]

Nice. I needed some validation/reassurance before I head to Home Depot with my spreadsheet of goodies for this build. I’m wondering how many “extra” trips I’ll hafta make to Home Depot before I’m done???

 

[Ted Brown]

... how many “extra” trips I’ll hafta make to Home Depot before I’m done???

The correct answer is more than one. LOL

 

[goldenyears]

I agree! I’m into roofing from Menard’s for $112; Home Depot for $645; Amazon for hardware cloth, solar setup (door, lights and cameras) for $250. I previously built a run, 8’x32’ that I’ll let the chickens into via pop door on timer. They’ll have access to the predator-proof 4’x12’ area whenever they want. There will be free ranging opportunities when I’m working in yard. I will have 10 chicks.

 

[Ted Brown]

Best of luck! I have had chickens since September of 2019, no regrets great fun.

 

[aart]

Lol. I was mulling over attaching the hardware cloth and was considering fashioning individual screens for each opening, then fastening screen in each space.

Well, this might be much easier,
More pics here:

 

[Peppercorngal]

I’m finalizing plans on 4x8 coop with attached run and need advice. Can I place rafters on top of side walls to create a ventilation gap of 1-1/2” under the entire roof perimeter? Essentially it’d be wall, rafter on top, then roofing connected to the rafters. Hope my question is clear - it’s clear in my mind!

We put the normal "roof" vents in place (4 on each side) but also added extra vents on the ends of the coop (2 vents each side). Ventilation is important for chickens and because our coops have no windows (because of bear attacks) we added lots of vents. See? We purchased the roof vents and these side vents from Home Depot. I have vents that are not installed if you want photos of that. Let me know.

 

[Peppercorngal]

Nice. I needed some validation/reassurance before I head to Home Depot with my spreadsheet of goodies for this build. I’m wondering how many “extra” trips I’ll hafta make to Home Depot before I’m done???

My guess would be three or four additional trips once you think you have everything you need!

 

[aart]

My guess would be three or four additional trips once you think you have everything you need!

At least!

 

[Peppercorngal]

Here's a couple more photos of that vent.

Good luck, be safe and have fun building that coop!

 

[goldenyears]

My guess would be three or four additional trips once you think you have everything you need!

Does a replacement for my sliding miter saw count as an extra trip?