My first coop (in progress) and questions

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Greetings;

Had many things on my plate so took me a while to get around to building my coop. But finally the project is well underway. I did insulate my coop, harsh winters over here. I was wondering if I would need to put some wrap over the insulation before putting my beveled pin exterior panels, like Tyvek or something like that. ? Should I put tar paper before my roofing or put it directly on the plywood, I have seen on these forums many post discussing the potential problems of felt underlays. (red mites)

Still have to do the nesting box, the roofing, the exterior, the electrical, the vents and the ramp to the run. But I must say, it's coming along nicely.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

If the plywood is not treated/tar paper. Or paint prior to felt. Absolutely paint the edges! Any plywood is compressed and will expand from exposure to moisture. A good drip edge molding as well. The key is to have a good pitch so water takes an "exit, stage left".. So to speak!
Photos look awesome! Great job peeps!

 

[tigger19687]

Looks so nice ! Mine was suppose to look like that but it didn't turn out that way

 

[B Redhawk]

Wow, nice coop! I have to agree with Farmer Connie for things to make sure are done. I finish my roofs with metal roofing.

 

[Reneelynn]

I am also in process of completing my new coop. It made it much easier to do all the painting before assembly. I used a weather proof exterior paint (2 coats) and then an additional 3 coats of Marine grade varnish The inside floor and walls are completely lined with Waterproof/ mold resistant vinyl flooring I found at Re-Store. There is a thin insulation in between the inner and outer walls. I was also able to find the matching windows for 1.00 each and the nesting boxes are kitchen cabinets with the doors removed (also from restore). I'm a bit OCD about decorating, so it absolutely had to have curtains for the windows and boxes. Still have to finish the Roosting bars and add an angle to the tops of the nesting boxes so the ladies don't "park" up there. The roof will be clear wavy fiberglass to keep it lighter during the day. Just have to finish the last wall and add the roof... It's been such a fun project! The ladies are coming from the county fair, Labor Day Weekend

 

[jeria]

Fancy coop! It's probably going to take lots of cleaning to stay that pretty.

 

[Pstock44]

I made mine out of a shipping crate I got from work. I used a fiber type wavey panel from Lowes. Its not the plastic stuff, it cuts easy and is slightly flexible so its not going to break like the plastic stuff (especially while cutting it).

 

[CapricornFarm]

I have tried that roofing on goat sheds and found it sags and does not wear well. I hope you have better luck with it than i did.

 

[Pstock44]

I have tried that roofing on goat sheds and found it sags and does not wear well. I hope you have better luck with it than i did.

Its been on since early December 2016 and so far no sagging and is still as rigid as when it was installed. It looks like it did the day I installed it. I can't remember what its called or made of exactly but its very thick and heavy duty. I installed it over four 2x4 rafters and four purlins. I love it and it was the same price as plywood, felt, shingles and nails. I plan on using it whenever I expand or build more coops.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Its been on since early December 2016 and so far no sagging and is still as rigid as when it was installed. It looks like it did the day I installed it. I can't remember what its called or made of exactly but its very thick and heavy duty. I installed it over four 2x4 rafters and four purlins. I love it and it was the same price as plywood, felt, shingles and nails. I plan on using it whenever I expand or build more coops.

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We did not use the cross pieces like you did so perhaps that was the problem. I had no experience installing it, i was mostly using metal. Seems to me it was shorter than 8 feet too, which was a problem for me.