My first coop (in progress) and questions

[Pstock44]

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.

It was shorter, 7 feet I believe and my coop is 4 feet from the front to the back. I adjusted my slope for the overhang I wanted and its worked great. The big window in front helps shield it too but the inside has always stayed dry even in the worst weather.

I also used the foam closures between the "cross boards" and the roofing and I've never had mice or snakes get in.