Insulation suggestion for Chicken Run under Metal Panel Roof

[alicia-TX]

We are planning to cover one of the chicken runs with metal panels to provide more shade and protection from rain. We are in SE Texas so I was thinking of adding insulation underneath.

I am looking for suggestions of lower cost insulation that can withstand moisture/humidity. Would the rolls of reflective insulation work outside? I am sure it will get wet at times if the rain blows in.

 

[JoeCT]

I did this and I used cheap moving blankets from harborfreight with good results. They aren't waterproof but they do wick well, I have no mold or stains after 8months of New England weather.

 

[alicia-TX]

I did this and I used cheap moving blankets from harborfreight with good results. They aren't waterproof but they do wick well, I have no mold or stains after 8months of New England weather.

Interesting. Does it help with the heat? I am concerned with the metal panels causing an incubation effect.

 

[JoeCT]

Yes it has good insulating properties, being an air filled fibrous matrix sandwich. I installed it with the intentions of lowering noise levels and I am happy with it.

 

[Sinton4616]

In the process of building my coop as well and was thinking of adding the Rigid Foam Board right under the metal roof, inside the coop with some 2x2 boards to hold it up, well outside the chicken's reach. 1" sheet is R5. 2" sheet is R10 and I'm hoping to not fry their little brains. For the run, just plan in leaving it plain metal as it's open and hens shouldn't be anywhere near it.

 

[3KillerBs]

The only time that insulation is really necessary in a chicken coop is when you have a situation where warm, moist air from inside the coop is contacting cold metal and causing condensation AND the addition of appropriate ventilation hasn't fixed the problem (this occurs *mainly* in certain climates that are subject to wild swings of temperature and humidity).

Before spending money on insulation, try opening generous vents at the top and bottom of the roof slope so that heat and humidity can freely flow out the top while cooler, dryer air enters on the lower side.

Repecka Illustrates Coop Ventilation

 

[RojoMarz]

We are planning to cover one of the chicken runs with metal panels to provide more shade and protection from rain. We are in SE Texas so I was thinking of adding insulation underneath.

I am looking for suggestions of lower cost insulation that can withstand moisture/humidity. Would the rolls of reflective insulation work outside? I am sure it will get wet at times if the rain blows in.

What are you trying to accomplish by insulating a run roof (Cutting down on noise, less heat in the run or ?)

We used the rolls of reflective "bubbles" to insulate our sauna. We put the insulation around the exterior of the sauna and tacked it down. We then covered it with a heavy duty reinforced tarp. The tarp was then secured.