Help! Run roofing ideas?

[aart]

It doesn't really snow here unless it's 32 or above

Illinois is a big state...are you south or central or north?
Might want to add that to your profile.

 

[llombardo]

Illinois is a big state...are you south or central or north?
Might want to add that to your profile.

None of the above technically. I would be in the western suburbs of Chicago, so it would be the Chicagoland area.

 

[aart]

Chicago

That would be north....in general.

 

[llombardo]

That would be north....in general.

I would not consider it northern Illinois. Not even close to Wisconsin. I'm in a odd spot. It's not really central or southern either, so I just say Chicagoland..lol

 

[aart]

I would not consider it northern Illinois. Not even close to Wisconsin. I'm in a odd spot. It's not really central or southern either, so I just say Chicagoland..lol

'Northern Illinois' gives enough general climate info,
which is the whole point, as opposed to southern Illinois...
...but put Chicagoland if you want.

 

[Phunktacular]

I used the tuftex polycarbonate roofing from Lowe's. My run was entirely build from repurposed large wooden pallets. The roof was the only expense I invested. It is 9' x 19'. The roof covers entire run and looks awesome. I went with clear so they can enjoy more sunlight in the winter. It wasn't cheap, though. They are almost $15/ panel and only 26" wide. You would need a bunch for a 50 foot run. That is a very long run, though. Maybe only panel about 1/2 or 2/3 of it.

 

[flyin-lowe]

My run is 8Wx24 long and is covered with hardware cloth. I put a tarp over half of it and have to cut slits in it to let the rain through. If you slope yours you won't have to do that. I plan every fall to put a metal roof on it due to snow but the last 3 years have not gotten around to it. We have had little snow the last 2 winters so I go out and sweep it off before the weight builds up. Good news is the tarps are cheap. After I cut the slits in mine they will wear out quicker but I usually get a full year out of one and the are less then $20.00

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I was just thinking about this. I have heavy duty netting. Snow is hit or miss here, but when it comes it comes. I do believe I will be spending lots of time out there hitting snow off.

Is there anything that can be sprayed on the netting to cause the snow to melt when it hits?

What size of aviary netting did you get? I went with 2" to allow for the snow to fall through. At least that is what I read would work to prevent snow load.

 

[flyin-lowe]

I think the OP said it had to be predator proof so netting will not be an option.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I would not consider it northern Illinois. Not even close to Wisconsin. I'm in a odd spot. It's not really central or southern either, so I just say Chicagoland..lol

If you look at a map, Chicago (Chicagoland) is considered the northeast part of the state. You don't have to be at the very north to consider yourself a northerner in the state.