Panels

[Lizzyduff]

Finally finished insulating the coop: A modified 20x20 (8 foot ceilings i think?) aluminum building the previous owners used as a shop. It's got a mini split air conditioner for cool/heat/fan/ventilation, 3 full sized double paned sliding windows, and an extra window unit air con for the 100+ degree days, that also functions as a dehumidifier and air filter at night. The (11) ladies free range on several acres during the daytime, and roost on modified (cushioned with that easy to clean fake grass carpet stuff) removable trestle/sawhorses at night. If photos are needed I can attach some.

My question is this: Now that the insulation is finished, what kind of panels are most appropriate for this type of coop design? There are so many options I'm a bit overwhelmed. Pvc? Plywood? Wood slats? Drywall with aluminum along the bottom 14 inches? House siding?

I am prioritizing ease of install, and light-weight, and ease of cleaning over cost and longevity if that helps influence the suggestions.

Thank you all!

 

[nuthatched]

Panels for what, exactly?
Are the appliances livestock/barn grade? If not, don't recommend running them. Chicken dander can kill motorized things.
The ac will be nice but for winter, I wouldn't ever use the heat and I would keep the windows open as long as the wind doesn't hit them .

 

[Lizzyduff]

The panels are for the inside of the coop walls- to cover the insulation. I don't want the girls to have access to pick at the fiberglass insulation rolls but I'm unsure what to use.

The machines are not livestock grade so I have to clean the filters every. Single. Day. When it's used. It's a pain but *shrugs* they are rarely used except July and August when temps are over 100. Never need a heater in Louisiana . Mostly i use the dry/dehumidifier feature if the humidity goes above 70 inside to prevent mold.

 

[nuthatched]

The panels are for the inside of the coop walls- to cover the insulation. I don't want the girls to have access to pick at the fiberglass insulation rolls but I'm unsure what to use.

The machines are not livestock grade so I have to clean the filters every. Single. Day. When it's used. It's a pain but *shrugs* they are rarely used except July and August when temps are over 100. Never need a heater in Louisiana . Mostly i use the dry/dehumidifier feature if the humidity goes above 70 inside to prevent mold.

If you had a choice, I would remove the insulation, it's just a mouse hotel.
I'd use just plain plywood.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I love PVC sheets on the wall. I have this kind in my duck coop: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda...-Reversible-PVC-Trim-Sheet-H060XWS6/312995340

https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-48-in-x-8-ft-White-Reversible-PVC-Sheet-H060AWS3/309355877

It's easy to install and clean. I cut it with woodworking tools and blades and screwed it to the wall with sheet metal screws.

If it wasn't so expensive I'd cover the entire interior of my chicken coop with it.

 

[Lizzyduff]

I love PVC sheets on the wall. I have this kind in my duck coop: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda...-Reversible-PVC-Trim-Sheet-H060XWS6/312995340

https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-48-in-x-8-ft-White-Reversible-PVC-Sheet-H060AWS3/309355877

It's easy to install and clean. I cut it with woodworking tools and blades and screwed it to the wall with sheet metal screws.

If it wasn't so expensive I'd cover the entire interior of my chicken coop with it.

Thank you! I went to home depot to check it out, OMG I love it! It's so lightweight i was able to roll it up and stuff it in the back of the truck by myself! I can cut it with scissors too, so probably I'll be able to nail it up by myself, instead of having to wait on my husband to help

I'll be so relieved to get this remodel finished finally, thank you! Before we had the insulation installed, the sides of the metal coop got to 122 degrees one day in the direct sun during the hottest part of the summer. Now, even in direct sun it never goes above 90! I'm hoping panels will make it look... nicer and keep them from picking at the insulation while also being easier to clean.

Thank you for the recommendation!

 

[StinkyAcres]

Thank you! I went to home depot to check it out, OMG I love it! It's so lightweight i was able to roll it up and stuff it in the back of the truck by myself! I can cut it with scissors too, so probably I'll be able to nail it up by myself, instead of having to wait on my husband to help

I'll be so relieved to get this remodel finished finally, thank you! Before we had the insulation installed, the sides of the metal coop got to 122 degrees one day in the direct sun during the hottest part of the summer. Now, even in direct sun it never goes above 90! I'm hoping panels will make it look... nicer and keep them from picking at the insulation while also being easier to clean.

Thank you for the recommendation!

You're welcome! I hope it works for you. You must have gotten a thinner version - the panels I got were 1/4" and could not be rolled up.