Hubby is starting coop this weekend!

[aart]

I noticed the clean out door, brilliant because it's so well done.
Apron sounds perfect!

Not quite sure I understand the "roof of the coop has about a half inch open area between each firring strip"....
.....maybe take some pics next time you've got the camera out?

The large top hinged window will be great ventilation in the summer, even during rains because it's top hinged and hopefully you can adjust how far it opens.

You'll want lots of ventilation even in winter, so the more you have up high the better.

Looking forward to seeing more as you progress.

 

[CHIARA10]

The firring strips are hard to explain, but harder to get a picture of, so I will try.
Basically, they are thin strips (probably 1x2 inch / that's a guess) that lay between the piece of wood that holds the weight of the roof and the plywood or whatever you use that is the roof. The strips lay perpendicular to the weight-bearing piece of wood and go up to the peak of the roof. So essentially, between each firring strip, you have a very small area of ventilation.
I'll try to get pics later, because anyone who actually works in construction is probably physically ill after reading my attempt at a description!!

 

[aart]

I understand what furring strips are, usually used over rafters and under metal roofing.
Tho those create gaps, so to speak, not sure they actually provide any ventilation.....
.......unless there's a ridge vent connected to that gap.

Well, time will tell, sometimes it's hard to tell what you need until the building is inhabited for awhile and you can experience the flows of air first hand thru various weather conditions.

There's an article linked in my signature about ventilation that has some pretty good info.

 

[CHIARA10]

Oh, I see.
I assumed (probably poorly) that since we have this "venting" along all sides of the coop that it would create a nice flow of escape for trapped air. The same effect is on all four sides of the coop (meaning I can put my fingers in the little holes I described all along the sides of the coop.) I don't even pretend to know what I'm doing with chicken-housing as my experience thus far has been a kiddie pool with a cardboard box taped around it!

I will definitely check out your link!
Thank you!

 

[CHIARA10]

I understand what furring strips are, usually used over rafters and under metal roofing.
Tho those create gaps, so to speak, not sure they actually provide any ventilation.....
.......unless there's a ridge vent connected to that gap.

Well, time will tell, sometimes it's hard to tell what you need until the building is inhabited for awhile and you can experience the flows of air first hand thru various weather conditions.

There's an article linked in my signature about ventilation that has some pretty good info.

And hopefully I didn't insult you w my attempt at explaining something I know little about!

 

[aart]

Quote: No, you explained it good enough...to someone who already knows ;-)

You could easily put some large gable vents in each end with HC or screening to thwart predators,
the run roof and generous (and gorgeous, I love deep eaves!) eaves will protect any rain/snow blowing in.

 

[redsix]

Some people are building what call a "chunnel", which is a chicken tunnel. One I saw on here was just woven wire bent in an arc and held that way by horizontal pieces of PVC pipe. The ends of the PVC pipe were zip tied to the wire. It's light and easy to move around.

 

[CHIARA10]

Here's a pic of what we were hoping would be good ventilation for our girls. The entire roof is lifted up like this w this "venting".
Edited to add that I love the idea of gable vents if we need more ventilation. Thanks for suggestion!:0)

 

[aart]

Here's a pic of what we were hoping would be good ventilation for our girls. The entire roof is lifted up like this w this "venting".
Edited to add that I love the idea of gable vents if we need more ventilation. Thanks for suggestion!:0)

Does the ceiling inside look like that too?
Great pic!

 

[CHIARA10]

Yes, the same!