Micro Farm Coop Worklog [UPDATE: SHINGLES ON - PAGE 27]

[DarkWolf]

I've decided to hold off on building a dormer on the roof, BTW so that I can get it done and have them set to live in it. I can easily build the dormer framing OFF of the coop and then retrofit it when it's done.

I may try and knock it out PDQ after the tar paper is on and the roof protected, but if it takes to long I'm shingling without it for sure.

So much to do still.. Eeesh.

 

[DarkWolf]

Well I didn't get as much done as I'd have liked to have.. I did manage to get the ends framed up, and framed a loft access door opening above the entry door, but I did not get it sheeted or the eaves wire started. Instead we spent time getting the last finishing touches on the garden plot done and planted more pole beans, squash and whatnot.. Still some fill in to do and I need to till the other half between the rows to knock the grass down, but overall it's pretty good..

At any rate, I need to get the tar paper on by Wednesday as there is supposed to be rain that night, so I'll be concentrating on that tomorrow.

So off to Lowes I'll be going to pick up the paper and a hammer stapler.

 

[Larry Waughon]

Wow! I just read your thread. What a great build you have going.Thanks for sharing.

 

[Cheep a'lil Talk a'lil]

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What do you use to fasten the tar paper down with, the hammer stapler you mentioned? What if you don't have one, then what do you use?
And for the shingles, do you have to use roofing nails or any nail, with a fat head, that is galvinized (sp?) okay?

I'm stalled out right now and need to get a move on it. I have everything I need to finish the coop except the motivation! Maybe its the broken toe and the sprained ankle....don't know....

 

[DarkWolf]

Cheep a'lil Talk a'lil :

What do you use to fasten the tar paper down with, the hammer stapler you mentioned? What if you don't have one, then what do you use?

The hammer stapler just makes work faster on a roof so that you can get the tar paper tacked down and move on. Since I've also got a large garden shed in planning as well as a greenhouse, I figured it'd be a good investment. In loo of a hammer stapler you can use a standard one but really, it'd be just as well to tack it in place with roofing nails. So long as it doesn't have alot of wind to withstand.

Cheep a'lil Talk a'lil :

And for the shingles, do you have to use roofing nails or any nail, with a fat head, that is galvinized (sp?) okay?

Use only roofing nails. Standard nails will not hold the shingles down correctly. A 5# box of 2" roofing nails runs $10 or so. Most nails with fat heads that are electro-galvanized are roofing nails..

Cheep a'lil Talk a'lil :

I'm stalled out right now and need to get a move on it. I have everything I need to finish the coop except the motivation! Maybe its the broken toe and the sprained ankle....don't know....

Well get back to work, slacker! I been looking forward to seeing what yours looks like done. Just smack your thumb with a hammer.. You'll forget all about your foot.

 

[DarkWolf]

Here's a picture of the loft opening framed out.. I figure it'll make accessing the top easier if I can get to it from outside. Also figured I'd toss in some pics of the chickens.

One of my Red Sex-Link hens, thinking she's going to get a treat.

My Red Sex-Link rooster, who was supposed to be a Buff Orp. He's got a beautiful voice..

My Golden Polish rooster who was SUPPOSED to be a hen. Very dominant and his voice sucks eggs.. He's being gifted to someone else.

 

[Cheep a'lil Talk a'lil]

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The hammer stapler just makes work faster on a roof so that you can get the tar paper tacked down and move on. Since I've also got a large garden shed in planning as well as a greenhouse, I figured it'd be a good investment. In loo of a hammer stapler you can use a standard one but really, it'd be just as well to tack it in place with roofing nails. So long as it doesn't have alot of wind to withstand.

Cheep a'lil Talk a'lil :

And for the shingles, do you have to use roofing nails or any nail, with a fat head, that is galvinized (sp?) okay?

Use only roofing nails. Standard nails will not hold the shingles down correctly. A 5# box of 2" roofing nails runs $10 or so. Most nails with fat heads that are electro-galvanized are roofing nails..

Cheep a'lil Talk a'lil :

I'm stalled out right now and need to get a move on it. I have everything I need to finish the coop except the motivation! Maybe its the broken toe and the sprained ankle....don't know....

Well get back to work, slacker! I been looking forward to seeing what yours looks like done. Just smack your thumb with a hammer.. You'll forget all about your foot.

Alright, alright, alright! I'll get back to work. I just need the allergy medicine to kick in! My allergies are killing me, I can't see straight, I probably will end up hitting my thumb

I checked out the staple hammer online at Home Depot, it was about $21. And I could use for several different projects. I think I'll have to invest in one.

I'm gonna have to get me a polish, yours is so cool looking, great coloring!

Well...I'll see how much I can get done after I mow today. Probably will have to wait till tomorrow. Mowing sucks the energy right out of me.

 

[ducks4you]

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Isn't that the story of our summer coop building projects!?!?!

BTW, your coop is some solid workmanship.

The pics are gonna help ME a lot, since I've never built a roof before, though, I might not have to rebuild my roof. I DO know that you'll be done and sipping mint juleps while I'm slaving away in the dog days!! DH has CW and vacation plans ahead that interferes with the project.

 

[DarkWolf]

ducks4you, not sure that I'll be that far along in all this..

Finally to the point to where the birds can spend the night outside, so no more getting up to the crowing rooster at 5:30am in order to cover them up, carry them out the door and release them into the coop.

The ends are sheeted and the eaves are hardware clothed. Life is good.

Be better if I was all the way finished though.

 

[DarkWolf]

Well so far nothing has eaten the birds, so I guess I did well enough tightening up the coop.

Here are some pictures of how I attached the hardware cloth as well as the end sheeted.

I plan on starting the run soon (even though the roof is not shingled yet) so that they have time outside.