I want to cover my run... I need advice (Pics)

[Schroeder]

That's a fine looking coop. I'm sure you are interested in maintaining the aesthetics of it. You could build a knee wall as Tony suggests, and use the same shingles as on the coop. Since you already have the top wired you wouldn't need to completely enclose the roof. I suspect the corrugated panels would withstand quite a snow load with just occassional scraping with a push broom. If in doubt you could build a leanto style roof with plenty of pitch. Not sure how this might look but the panels come in shades of brown to match everything else.

 

[Tony K T]

Outdoor fun,
Your not to far from me,you could stop by and see what I mean by a knee wall.I'm in Seabrook,just 2 miles off from 95.
Maybe I could talk you into buying some pheasants.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[LynneP]

The slope is about 8" over an 8' length. We couldn't create more due to some structural issues in the base and roof angle on the barn. As an afterthought, too, what if you visited a metal roofing company and bought their scraps from a job? They might have a color/pattern leftover that they can't use on upcoming contracts...maybe they'd even give you what you need.

 

[OutdoorFun4]

Thanks again everyone!

LynneP
I appreciate advise. After seeing your set-up and reading your page I think PVC may be back on the list. The pitch you have seems about right for the look I wanted to maintain.

Tony KT, I work in Portsmouth.... but I don't need any pheasants!

I may send you a note so I can take a look.

The knee wall would be doable and would look great. I am really trying not to add to the building's profile. Stealth is a requirement in my neighborhood.

I guess I will make a few phone calls for material.

On another note:

I have received a lot of requests for my coops specifications. I appreciate the kind words and interest.

I designed it over the winter from coops that I saw on BYC. The plans were not detailed and changed often. I will take some measurements and post rough plans this weekend.

 

[LynneP]

Whatever you decide, be sure to fasten with adequate hardware. The vinyl roofing comes with special screws equipped with a rubber gasket. Also, since you are in a heavy snow zone, you may want some snow boards on the side of the run. They cut the wind and make shovelling unnecessary inside the run. You are going to *love* having a covered run.