How to fix Resin shed overheating problems

[SarahGfa]

I bought a Suncast resin shed to use as a coop. It is the one in the picture attached. I have cut 8 windows into the shed (four on the windward side, 2 on the downwind side, and 2 on the back). Right now our temperature is in the 50s during the day, but it is over 90 degrees inside the shed! How is it getting so hot in there? I don't think it will be inhabitable during the summer, where we often get highs between 90-100 degrees F.

I'm thinking about spray painting the roof white. Is there anything else that would help keep it from getting so hot?

 

[3KillerBs]

Can you take the doors off and replace them with a wire wall?

You might put up a shade structure. I have a cheap picnic fly over my coop since I couldn't put it into a shady spot until after the house was placed on the property.

 

[aart]

I have cut 8 windows into the shed (four on the windward side, 2 on the downwind side, and 2 on the back).

Please post pics of your coop?

 

[Spikeandbean]

I'll second (or third?) the shade recommendation. I have a plastic coop, too, (omlet) and deep shade helps keep it to a reasonable temp in the summer. I've also heard of people using attic fans, etc. to help move hot air out, so maybe something like that...?

 

[AmeliaBedelia]

What if you cut a lot of long narrow vents along the top of the walls under the eaves? That would allow the rising heat to get out. Or if you are SUPER handy, you could rig up some sort of cupola.

But shade would be the #1 thing...keep the sun from heating it up so much to begin with.

 

[Spikeandbean]

are you using a canopy for deep shade? i know Omlet coops are popular so i bet lots of people have solved this problem already. i'm looking at some solar powered fans on amazon to put in one of the windows too

I have trees and patio umbrellas. I'm putting up a triangle sail this year, though, so we can have our umbrellas back! I originally bought a pop-up canopy to use, but the trees are a little low and the fence a little close... If you have the height and room, though, I think a canopy would be smart.

Also, I have a predator-proof run and lots of outside roosts, so I can give the girls another sleeping option if it's too hot at night. I'm not sure of your set-up, but if you can possible leave a door open for them that'd make a big difference.

 

[AmeliaBedelia]

Yes, decreasing the amount of direct sunlight hitting the shed should help a lot. White paint would also help some.

 

[SarahGfa]

What if you cut a lot of long narrow vents along the top of the walls under the eaves? That would allow the rising heat to get out. Or if you are SUPER handy, you could rig up some sort of cupola.

But shade would be the #1 thing...keep the sun from heating it up so much to begin with.

i'm not handy at all, not even close. i barely own any tools, lol. that's why i'm trying to start with a resin shed. I'm hoping to copy something that other people have already done, because i have the engineering skills of a termite.

 

[SarahGfa]

Can you take the doors off and replace them with a wire wall?

You might put up a shade structure. I have a cheap picnic fly over my coop since I couldn't put it into a shady spot until after the house was placed on the property.

Pop up canopy is a good idea, thank you. Do you leave it up all year round or just during summer?

 

[SarahGfa]

I'll second (or third?) the shade recommendation. I have a plastic coop, too, (omlet) and deep shade helps keep it to a reasonable temp in the summer. I've also heard of people using attic fans, etc. to help move hot air out, so maybe something like that...?

are you using a canopy for deep shade? i know Omlet coops are popular so i bet lots of people have solved this problem already. i'm looking at some solar powered fans on amazon to put in one of the windows too