New Member: Roof questions about slope coop roof

[Mandy83Ala]

Love the pics, that's Beast. Overbuilt, i definitely approve. Nice work.

I am pleased to say, I built it all by myself

 

[ajohn151]

Thanks! Ill be using 2x6 rafters and 16" on center studs.

Do you think a 2 foot difference in height on each side is enough? 8x8 coop one side 6feet tall to the other side 4feet tall.

I really struggle with the roof pitch and I am building myself.

My coop is exactly as you describe 8x8 and a 2 foot drop from the front to the back. Im in northern Missouri and we get snow but not crazy amounts. I think you will be just fine. Good luck! Please post build pics!

 

[Mandy83Ala]

My coop is exactly as you describe 8x8 and a 2 foot drop from the front to the back. Im in northern Missouri and we get snow but not crazy amounts. I think you will be just fine. Good luck! Please post build pics!

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BEautiful! Great minds think alike!

 

[Mandy83Ala]

Yes, 2/8 and 3/12 are the same slope. So is 1/4

Thanks!

 

[aart]

More thoughts on coop roofs.
The bigger the over hangs the better, protects windows and vents....
.....open soffits are excellent for cold climate ventilation year around.

Watch where the run off goes, don't want it to flood the run.

 

[Mandy83Ala]

More thoughts on coop roofs.
The bigger the over hangs the better, protects windows and vents....
.....open soffits are excellent for cold climate ventilation year around.

Watch where the run off goes, don't want it to flood the run.

Thanks! I will build the roof to have a 1' overhang on the 8' tall and 6' tall side. The run off will be behind the coop and the chicken run will be on the side, not under the overhang.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Last tip. Almost always overlooked. To the extent you can, slope the ground away from the coop and run so that runoff has a place to go. and if forced to build on a hillside, berm the high side so water flows around, not thru.

 

[Mandy83Ala]

Last tip. Almost always overlooked. To the extent you can, slope the ground away from the coop and run so that runoff has a place to go. and if forced to build on a hillside, berm the high side so water flows around, not thru.

Thanks again! I'm in the woods and the land naturally slopes into the creek away from the coop and run