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Cookie was in rare form this morning, ya'll know my coop has two doors one goes into the run and one just goes outside. The boys are always first out, Cookie was standing outside the run watching the girls come out he was waiting on Tucks his one hen. Tucks came out and doofus just bolted right into the wire "we have a door." He finally got his wee bit of love despite my laughing and went to do his victory crow.....omg he literally crowed himself on his butt. He's trying so hard and it is adoreable. I hope his body catches up to his head soon though, he's alot like a randy dum-dum sucker right now.:caf
 
To you builders extraordinaire-- building I had planned to use as the coop is in way worse shape then I thought. As in I was looking through a large hole in the back because we couldn't get the door open. Oh and part of it has no roof! From what I could tell the structure looks ok. It's the outside that has taken the hit. Its roughly 10x12, could not get close enough to the sides to measure.

So.... questions. If the structure itself is good and I can reskin the outside what do I need? I was trying to look at building materials but was so lost. Plywood siding is expensive but looks nicer. All plywood comes in different thicknesses. How thick for outside walls? How thick for roofing? Is the metal roofing to hard for DIY? I've done shingles but I know they are more expensive and labor intensive.
If supplies are just too taterin much would a prebuilt shed be better? I found a steel building for $600. Would that work or not steel? I would think I'd have to put walls on the inside so I'm almost back to where I started. There are some larger plastic sheds. Like rubbermaid ones but walk in. I'm worried that wouldn't breath enough. And again what do I attach things to on the inside?

Oh so many questions!!!! :barnie:th
 
You can reskin the outside, you can get siding that is particleboard but has a plastic coating that looks like wood and it is waaay cheaper plenty thick too. Tin roofing isn't hard, fastening it properly and waterproofing the fasteners is the biggest pain. I screwed it down here but I put a washer under the screw and then siliconed the screw so water couldn't get in. :)
FlyingNunFarm said:
To you builders extraordinaire-- building I had planned to use as the coop is in way worse shape then I thought. As in I was looking through a large hole in the back because we couldn't get the door open. Oh and part of it has no roof! From what I could tell the structure looks ok. It's the outside that has taken the hit. Its roughly 10x12, could not get close enough to the sides to measure.

So.... questions. If the structure itself is good and I can reskin the outside what do I need? I was trying to look at building materials but was so lost. Plywood siding is expensive but looks nicer. All plywood comes in different thicknesses. How thick for outside walls? How thick for roofing? Is the metal roofing to hard for DIY? I've done shingles but I know they are more expensive and labor intensive.
If supplies are just too taterin much would a prebuilt shed be better? I found a steel building for $600. Would that work or not steel? I would think I'd have to put walls on the inside so I'm almost back to where I started. There are some larger plastic sheds. Like rubbermaid ones but walk in. I'm worried that wouldn't breath enough. And again what do I attach things to on the inside?

Oh so many questions!!!! :barnie:th
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FlyingNunFarm said:
To you builders extraordinaire-- building I had planned to use as the coop is in way worse shape then I thought. As in I was looking through a large hole in the back because we couldn't get the door open. Oh and part of it has no roof! From what I could tell the structure looks ok. It's the outside that has taken the hit. Its roughly 10x12, could not get close enough to the sides to measure.

So.... questions. If the structure itself is good and I can reskin the outside what do I need? I was trying to look at building materials but was so lost. Plywood sheathing, probably 1/2" or so thick.Plywood siding is expensive but looks nicer. If you want to spend the $, get that instead All plywood comes in different thicknesses. How thick for outside walls? How thick for roofing? Is the metal roofing to hard for DIY? Metal roofing is not difficult, you may have to put up some boards to attach it to depending on what roof you have. I've done shingles but I know they are more expensive and labor intensive.
If supplies are just too taterin much would a prebuilt shed be better? I found a steel building for $600. Would that work or not steel? Metal is hot in summer, cold in winter and you need ventilation. I would think I'd have to put walls on the inside so I'm almost back to where I started. There are some larger plastic sheds. Like rubbermaid ones but walk in. I'm worried that wouldn't breath enough. And again what do I attach things to on the inside? Yuck, stick with wood.

Oh so many questions!!!! :barnie:th
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FlyingNunFarm said:
To you builders extraordinaire-- building I had planned to use as the coop is in way worse shape then I thought. As in I was looking through a large hole in the back because we couldn't get the door open. Oh and part of it has no roof! From what I could tell the structure looks ok. It's the outside that has taken the hit. Its roughly 10x12, could not get close enough to the sides to measure.

So.... questions. If the structure itself is good and I can reskin the outside what do I need? I was trying to look at building materials but was so lost. Plywood siding is expensive but looks nicer. All plywood comes in different thicknesses. How thick for outside walls? How thick for roofing? Is the metal roofing to hard for DIY? I've done shingles but I know they are more expensive and labor intensive.
If supplies are just too taterin much would a prebuilt shed be better? I found a steel building for $600. Would that work or not steel? I would think I'd have to put walls on the inside so I'm almost back to where I started. There are some larger plastic sheds. Like rubbermaid ones but walk in. I'm worried that wouldn't breath enough. And again what do I attach things to on the inside?

Oh so many questions!!!! :barnie:th
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Yes plywood siding like this is actually cheapest and long lasting. I say cheapest BECAUSE it will last way way way longer than wafer board or regular plywood.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/15-32-i...On-Center-Fir-Plywood-Siding-398135/202526413

That said my coop has reclaimed crates which were thin plywood like laminated underlayment. Primed the taters out of it and 4 coats of oops paint later it is lasting so far.

Metal roofing should go over roof decking that has tar paper on it. There are special screws that have washers built in. They should be stocked by the metal roofing. My big coop has metal roofing. Yes I skipped the decking. Just to dang much money. Mine does not leak but does get condensation inside even in my dry climate.

Taters! I wish you were closer I would give you the tar paper and come help.

Something to think about are construction material second hand stores. I found 4x8 sheets of siding for 7 bucks a sheet a couple years ago. Awesome deal and I should have bought more!

Basically, make a plan, shop around and do what you can with what you can afford.





We should do a coop raising at FNF's.


https://www.homedepot.com/p/LP-SmartSide-SmartSide-48-in-x-96-in-Strand-Panel-Siding-27874/100055901

This one is less costly and better in my opinion.
 
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The whole bottom of the outside material is rotten. It looked like painted particle board. It currently has an overhead door but no man door. The overhead door wouldn't open. I'm guessing because it had swollen with water and was just stuck. So I thought break down the overhead door and get inside. Then remove it and put in the few studs I would need to make a wall with a man door. I'd like to put a man door into the run area as well. And I bought windows to put in two sides.
 
Nunny, could you snap some pictures when you get a chance so we can see what you're working with?
FlyingNunFarm said:
The whole bottom of the outside material is rotten. It looked like painted particle board. It currently has an overhead door but no man door. The overhead door wouldn't open. I'm guessing because it had swollen with water and was just stuck. So I thought break down the overhead door and get inside. Then remove it and put in the few studs I would need to make a wall with a man door. I'd like to put a man door into the run area as well. And I bought windows to put in two sides.
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