Easy suggestions to insulate coop

[Huntergatherr]

I am throwing my SEPA vote with everyone else, no insulation! It is popcorn to them in all forms!!

 

[PhillyDelcoChix]

OK, you said you didn't want to cut any more plywood, but I see no plywood there?
What are you going to do for a roof?

I scavenged some large plywood pieces to complete to coop. 2 doors, 2 nesting box covers, and roof. I did purchase some plastic roofing to go over that, I was just concerned it wasn’t strong enough to save the hens from falling branches or snow alone.

 

[PhillyDelcoChix]

It's cute! BUT, I don't see any framing for a roof, for support, slope, and snow load. More pictures?
Mary

Yes a slope is planned in the front to send snow and rain behind the coop. Hopefully some more weather to help us finish this project!
Thanks everyone for your interest and advice! More work and photos as soon as I can manage.

 

[leslielbk]

This is what I did. This is an expansion, basically doubling my original coop. I placed the foam sheathing with the foil on the top side. Funny, I just noticed I use two different brands LOL.

 

[PhillyDelcoChix]

This is what I did. This is an expansion, basically doubling my original coop. I placed the foam sheathing with the foil on the top side. Funny, I just noticed I use two different brands LOL.

What’s the benefit of insulating the roof? Isn’t any air going out the vents anyway?

 

[aart]

What’s the benefit of insulating the roof? Isn’t any air going out the vents anyway?

Helps reflect heat and slow solar gain....they are in Florida.

 

[PhillyDelcoChix]

Helps reflect heat and slow solar gain....they are in Florida.

Ah yes. Being so cold here right now all I could think about was keeping them warm. But duh, does also get very hot here in the summer. Thanks

 

[PhillyDelcoChix]

It's cute! BUT, I don't see any framing for a roof, for support, slope, and snow load. More pictures?
Mary

Worked on the run today as we had lots of helpers! Hopefully they can finish that tomorrow and I can work on finishing the coop!
Boy it’s fun doing outdoor projects in the winter!

 

[leslielbk]

What’s the benefit of insulating the roof? Isn’t any air going out the vents anyway?

aart is right. Summers are mid 90's - 100° and coops can turn into ovens quick (hmmmm)
Hence the aluminum to reflect sun, and foam board, reflective side up. It's always 10-15° cooler in there.
I hadn't seen that done anywhere I just made it up.

 

[PhillyDelcoChix]

aart is right. Summers are mid 90's - 100° and coops can turn into ovens quick (hmmmm)
Hence the aluminum to reflect sun, and foam board, reflective side up. It's always 10-15° cooler in there.
I hadn't seen that done anywhere I just made it up.

Yes. Makes sense. Do you think it’s still necessary if their coop is in the shade? As in the shadiest part of the yard under many fir trees.