Moisture barriers FYI

[Rachela]

I just found this article in my over research mode and makes sense in regards to a structure that is ventilated and no insulation.

 

[NatJ]

That is very interesting. I notice it talks about summertime, but I wonder if the same patterns happen in winter too?

 

[Rachela]

That is very interesting. I notice it talks about summertime, but I wonder if the same patterns happen in winter too?

Good thought. Building this coop of mine has been educationally interesting. So much that I find for structural building is related to a residence or even a shed...not the ventilated chicken coop that is just gonna get pooped all over.

 

[darkbaysfordays]

I'm guessing that having a moisture barrier on the floor of an uninsulated coop would still be ok? I just put FRP down on the floor and around the first foot of the wall on the coop my husband and I are building It was all free scraps and I figured it would work like vinyl or linoleum.

 

[aart]

So much that I find for structural building is related to a residence or even a shed...not the ventilated chicken coop that is just gonna get pooped all over.

Exactly!

 

[Rachela]

I'm guessing that having a moisture barrier on the floor of an uninsulated coop would still be ok? I just put FRP down on the floor and around the first foot of the wall on the coop my husband and I are building It was all free scraps and I figured it would work like vinyl or linoleum.

Is it like fiberglass?

 

[darkbaysfordays]

Is it like fiberglass?

It stands for fiberglass reinforced panels so technically yes, but it's like a thin, flexible plastic with a texture to it. Supposed to be great for moisture, mildew, and easy clean up. The pieces we have were glued to plywood.