Moisture in coop help!

[Rbrown369]

The tarp is keeping the moisture in. Warm moisture hits the cooler tarp, condenses and drips. The window is high and in the front of the coop and a $10 register at the back right wall and 30cm off the floor will help. Crack the window and register to remove moisture. Adjust openings to remove moisture but maintain a tolerable temperature. Cold is easier on birds then moist interior.

I was told to never have electricity in the coop by people on this forum. Is there anyway around that? I’m in bc. Canada I’ll update that.

 

[Papmike]

Are you talking about electricity to heat it? Not necessary in my opinion. -4C is not too cold for birds that have lived in your environment all year. I would not worry at -15 to -20 IF you get rid of the moisture. Looking at my previous post, make the opening for the register/vent on the opposite side of the prevailing wind to get ventilation but no drafts.

 

[Rbrown369]

Are you talking about electricity to heat it? Not necessary in my opinion. -4C is not too cold for birds that have lived in your environment all year. I would not worry at -15 to -20 IF you get rid of the moisture. Looking at my previous post, make the opening for the register/vent on the opposite side of the prevailing wind to get ventilation but no drafts.

Ohhhhh sorry I read it wrong I thought you said heat register.

 

[Papmike]

It is the same register as in the house. Is everything else clear?

 

[Rbrown369]

It is the same register as in the house. Is everything else clear?

Yes we’re gonna go find one and put it at the highest peak thank you.

 

[Papmike]

Your window in the front is already a high point. Heat from the birds with the moisture will rise and exit the window as cool air is coming in from the register near the floor. I wish I was adept at adding a diagram to this post for you but I'm not. Need to get off my behind and learn.

 

[Rbrown369]

Your window in the front is already a high point. Heat from the birds with the moisture will rise and exit the window as cool air is coming in from the register near the floor. I wish I was adept at adding a diagram to this post for you but I'm not. Need to get off my behind and learn.

Oh ok should I put it in the wall but right by the floor then you mean.

 

[Rbrown369]

Oh ok should I put it in the wall but right by the floor then you mean.

Bevause we do already have a big opening near the floor we leave open.

 

[aart]

Ventilation may not cure this ill.
First, measure the humidity inside the coop and outside the coop.
If it's within 10%, not much you can do.
The big issue is, cold tin/tarp and warmerish air = condensation.

I have a standard roof of 1x boards under asphalt shingles, and tons of ventilation, still get condensation on underside of roof if there's snow on roof and thaw type temps.

I don't know why you put a tarp under the tin, but, bad decision.
Foam insulation under tin is the way to go.
Not sure of a quick fix either...might tack up some foam boards on underside of rafters,
but can't really see that part....and cant' see where you roosts are.

 

[Rbrown369]

Ventilation may not cure this ill.
First, measure the humidity inside the coop and outside the coop.
If it's within 10%, not much you can do.
The big issue is, cold tin/tarp and warmerish air = condensation.

I have a standard roof of 1x boards under asphalt shingles, and tons of ventilation, still get condensation on underside of roof if there's snow on roof and thaw type temps.

I don't know why you put a tarp under the tin, but, bad decision.
Foam insulation under tin is the way to go.
Not sure of a quick fix either...might tack up some foam boards on underside of rafters,
but can't really see that part....and cant' see where you roosts are.

So should I take the tarp off? It was put there just to make sure rain didn’t get in there somehow.