Opinions Sought Using Tin for Coop walls

[azelgin]

Every building I have has a metal roof. If you provide ventilation, or if lacking that, insulation, they are no more uncomfortable than any other type of roof system. Hey, I live in Arizona. If they were hotter than other types of roof, I would notice. I've had no cooked, or frozen chickens. The are much longer lasting and more durable than most other materials. I like metal.

After doing a little research, I ran across some interesting information on the heat reflecting properties of metal roofing. White painted metal is one of the best in keeping things cool. Here is a link to a Florida energy study:

http://www.metalroofing.com/v2/content/news/inthenews/inthenews_florida_cont.cfm

 

[llamagirl]

Thank you! I found the energy study very interesting. I have a metal roof on my home as well with no problems. Was just concerned about making the whole coop with it. Perhaps with enough ventilation it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[espressola]

I have a galvanized tin roof on my coop (not painted) and it is very cool inside although it is not in the shade. It is well-insulated underneath as well so that helps too, but I think you are supposed to insulate those anyway because of condensation. I don't know about the walls, though- think there might be better alternatives? Perhaps hardware cloth with removable panels of plywood (painted) for ease in moving it around?
Patty N. ;-)

 

[twentynine]

What I usually do is put a sheet of OSB under the galv roofing. This kind of acts as insulation, keeps the temp down pretty good.

Coroplast--plastic? Not predator proof and more expensive then a 4 X 8 X 7/16 sheet of OSB ($8). Doesn't seem to meet any of the requirements of a chicken coop construction, that is-- cheap, durable and easy to aquire. If you want ease in construction use OSB for the siding, just paint it when your done it will last years.