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KilbournFarmhouse
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I see how those cuts posed some issues.
The easiest way to cover them is using 1x2's or 1x3's and laying those snug to the walls. The bummer is it creates a ridge to have to clean along.
Thanks! I figured this would be the best option, despite the trade off you mentioned. I have lots of scrap that will do the trick. I can definitely see that the method you describe is better for the future!
I'm guessing those gaps sit above framing, so likely aren't open to the outside at all? The only concern from them is that chicken droppings, moisture, etc might accumulate there over time - like dirt in the corners of a garage - till it starts to rot the plywood out from the cut edges. If you painted your cut edges, you won't even have that concern for many years to come.
Otherwise, anything can be used to fill or cover - paint, caulk, flashing, trim - just consider what those materials will be exposed to and choose accordingly.
There is a run under the coop in this area, so it is open underneath. One of the areas is exposed, while another is over a part of the framing. Agree that we have lots of ideas for the next one and this one isn't even finished yet!