Rain proof window?

[dakotafig]

I like the idea of hinging the window at the top. I also like the idea of a homemade louvered plexiglass window. I might be able to do a version of both. I'm thinking about putting more vents up high on the west wall under the eaves. Then I can put a hinged at the top or louvered window on the east wall. That should get a good cross flow of air across the shed. Now I just need to decide how high to put it.

Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions. That's what is great about this forum.

 

[Windy Bay Farm]

Question for ya'll with the hinged windows that open at the bottom (awning style); how do you keep the window from leaking when it's closed ? I have this style window on my coop and I find when they are shut during a driving rain, the leak around where the wood frame of the window meets the wood frame that the window rests against when closed. Would weather stripping around the wood frame of the window fix this so that it creates a seal once shut ? Or is there a better way to do this ?

 

[betchern0t]

Haven't tried this but saw it on a building show. They put a bit of wood above the window like a small car spoiler. This directs water running down the wall out over the hinge section.

Cheers paul

 

[sueiris]

Here's a picture of one of our windows on our coop. It's made out of plexiglass.

did you make the whole window yourself?

 

[yellowchicks]

Same idea: home-made pixie glass windows, hinged on the top, situated as high on the coop as feasible, positioned between the studs as wide as possible, tugged under a good size roof overhang, covered all openings with 1/2 hardware cloth. The windows can be adjusted with a chain and hook.

Even during a strong rain or snow storm, our windows are lowered to slant downward to drain off the water, but not completely closed. The window facing the covered run and the coop door are open 24/7, so are the circular vents. If there were any rain driven into the coop, it dries up pretty quickly with the pine shaving bedding any way.

 

[JanetS]

Yes. This window was homemade by my husband. 4 pieces of wood with a line cut down the middle to fit the plexiglass in. A little
wood glue and nails to hold it together. It's been working great for over 3 years.

 

[tracecom]

I made small top hinged windows, and put them under awnings. No rain gets in, and I think the awnings look good.

http://cdn.backyardchickens.com/d/d2/900x900px-LL-d24cc09e_DSC01962.jpeg