Metal corrugated roof! Ugh...

[munchkinlover]

I have a tractor/coop with the metal roof all the way down over the run and coop. both sides are angled with a ridge cap, so there is ample ventilation at the top of the whole thing. I haven't had that problem so far.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

I have a tractor/coop with the metal roof all the way down over the run and coop. both sides are angled with a ridge cap, so there is ample ventilation at the top of the whole thing. I haven't had that problem so far.

I think because he didn't add any additional ventilation besides the windows I begged him to. I might not of had this issue.

 

[aart]

I think because he didn't add any additional ventilation besides the windows I begged him to. I might not of had this issue.

Or it could be(most likely) because they don't have the same weather conditions you do

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Or it could be(most likely) because they don't have the same weather conditions you do

Yeah getting tired of this back and forth crappy Michigan weather!!!

 

[aart]

Yeah getting tired of this back and forth crappy Michigan weather!!!

One thing you can count on is things changing.

 

[JMoje]

Does anyone else have a metal roof coop that can advise me what to do before the snow and frost hit again? The roof is literally dripping all over inside!!

We just put a metal roof on our quail house and we laid plastic before screwing down the metal. standard 6 ml vapour barrier. The condensation pools and runs out the ends. Have some ice in there now, but as soon as things thaw, it will run out as well.

I have had a few drips where the screws cut through the plastic but certainly not enough to cause rot or mildew. Silicon caulking should seal it up but I will wait for spring.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

We just put a metal roof on our quail house and we laid plastic before screwing down the metal. standard 6 ml vapour barrier. The condensation pools and runs out the ends. Have some ice in there now, but as soon as things thaw, it will run out as well.

I have had a few drips where the screws cut through the plastic but certainly not enough to cause rot or mildew. Silicon caulking should seal it up but I will wait for spring.

That's what I was worried about with using plastic.

 

[Lilyput]

Before the snow and cold start up again I'm in some much needed help/advice.
This past summer I had a nice 10x8 coop built. It currently has two smallish windows on either side of the main door to enter the coop. I have it decided off so my 9 bigger girls and 3 ducks are one one side and silkies are on the other side. There are two chicken doors. The back half of the coop has a covered run and the one side has a covered run.
Now to my issue... The darn roof inside the coop constantly has moisture!!!!!! As we all know excessive moisture in the coop is not good, at all. I have tried spray foaming areas that were adding to the problem, added extra ventilation, opened the coop windows during nice days! Nothing helps. I recently bought a couple cans of flex seal to spray the seams, but my brother says that because it's a metal roof it's not going to help.
I am tempted to spray flex seal on the whole inside of the roof then put up that foam insulation.
Does anyone else have a metal roof coop that can advise me what to do before the snow and frost hit again? The roof is literally dripping all over inside!! Thanks for any suggestions.
I will add pictures tomorrow.
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You don't have enough air flow! I have a metal roof and love it; but my covered area is completely open on one side and the other two sides have a 2 - 3 inch gap between the roof and the walls. (The 4th side is attached to a barn) Inside this covered area I have a very well protected coop with airflow out the top and closeable airflow on one side and open airflow on the other side. This also sits against the barn on one side. I'll try to post pictures. Also, I am in Raleigh, NC; winters are fairly mild, very little snow but many freezing nights.

Can't quite see it in these pictures, but the top of all the walls in the run are actually open to the outside with a large overhang. In the picture of the coop, the extra opening on the side has not yet been cut in.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

You don't have enough air flow! I have a metal roof and love it; but my covered area is completely open on one side and the other two sides have a 2 - 3 inch gap between the roof and the walls. (The 4th side is attached to a barn) Inside this covered area I have a very well protected coop with airflow out the top and closeable airflow on one side and open airflow on the other side. This also sits against the barn on one side. I'll try to post pictures. Also, I am in Raleigh, NC; winters are fairly mild, very little snow but many freezing nights.View attachment 1972261 View attachment 1972262 View attachment 1972263

That is awesome looking. Thanks for sharing yours, ever little bit of information helps.

 

[Lilyput]

See my other post, but I would also cut a large opening at the top of the white pipe close to the ceiling. Can't tell the dimensions from the picture, but maybe 18" x 24" between the two x fours and one across from it on the opposite wall. This would give you nice airflow and no drafts to your roosting area.