Floor support

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

I have a 4x4 coop and here is what our floor looked like to start.

http://journals.aol.com/breakaway19...ies/2008/05/20/start-of-the-chicken-coop/2293

 

[injunjoe]

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One in the middle will keep it from sagging. The flooring you mention, also called OSB, will fall to bits if it gets wet at all. Plywood will hold up much better for little more cost.

 

[Oblio13]

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That's a great idea.

 

[cthrash1]

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My bad...I forgot to mention that mine is all built underneath a leanto so It doesn't get wet when it rains. But in all fairness OSB holds up much better in weather than pressboard.

 

[injunjoe]

True it does hold up better, but here in FL it just don't last very well at all. It rains sidewards a lot here.

 

[Anny]

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Is that coop really 4x4 ?? it looks alot bigger then 4ft by 4ft.

Thanks for the pictures they did help alot.

 

[Anny]

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One in the middle will keep it from sagging. The flooring you mention, also called OSB, will fall to bits if it gets wet at all. Plywood will hold up much better for little more cost.

Well my coop is going to be protected inside of my garage, with a door doing outside. And I'm planning on putting laminate flooring over the top. So i'm hoping it will be ok... right?

 

[Anny]

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My bad...I forgot to mention that mine is all built underneath a leanto so It doesn't get wet when it rains. But in all fairness OSB holds up much better in weather than pressboard.

What's Pressboard??

 

[cthrash1]

Pressboard is sawdust glued and pressed together...It's what the cheap do it yourself furniture is made of. OSB is wood shavings and pieces pressed together with a better quality adhesive than pressboard. As injunjoe said though, it isn't good for long term outdoor use, unless you use a good sealant or outdoor paint/stain with sealant.

 

[jenjscott]

We're not just concerned with rainwater here, we gotta worry about chicken poo also. Laminate over the top will definately make a difference.