Roof leak meatal shed/coop conversion

[febane]

Yeah, those are not in good shape. Any idea on the age of the building? Looks to be galvanized. Is the rust on the top of the panels worse or better than the underside?

The purlins (the silver metal cross members the roof is screwed to) appear to be OK, so you could replace the roof panels and probably be fine. Rather than buy some from a big box store, find a lumber yard or supplier that can give you panels cut to the length you need. They will be cheaper and you won't have cut anything, just screw them in place.

Here's a place you could try:

Charlotte roofers

Spray foam isn’t a good idea. It’s not waterproof long-term and could be harmful if the chickens peck at it. If the leaks are at seams or screws, use roofing sealant or butyl tape and replace any bad fasteners with rubber washered roofing screws. If the metal panels are too damaged, replace them with lightweight metal roofing rather than wood, since the shed likely can't support the weight of a wooden roof. Keep it light and weatherproof.

 

[Airyaman]

Spray foam isn’t a good idea. It’s not waterproof long-term and could be harmful if the chickens peck at it. If the leaks are at seams or screws, use roofing sealant or butyl tape and replace any bad fasteners with rubber washered roofing screws. If the metal panels are too damaged, replace them with lightweight metal roofing rather than wood, since the shed likely can't support the weight of a wooden roof. Keep it light and weatherproof.

Who was suggesting spray foam?

Besides, I think the OP abandoned the idea of using the metal shed.

 

[redinator]

Who was suggesting spray foam?

Besides, I think the OP abandoned the idea of using the metal shed.

A friend had suggested using spray foam to stop the leaks, which sounded like a bad idea, hence the post.

I ended up giving up on the metal shed and took it apart so I can use the panels to put around a open air coop/run in bad weather or during the winter.

 

[Airyaman]

A friend had suggested using spray foam to stop the leaks, which sounded like a bad idea, hence the post.

I ended up giving up on the metal shed and took it apart so I can use the panels to put around a open air coop/run in bad weather or during the winter.

Ah, I was confused because the user responded to my post and I did not mention spray foam. I work in the steel industry and in fact, specifically in construction related steel products (roll formed panels and building components). I would have never recommended any type of foam, calk, etc. to "fix" problems with a steel roof.

 

[redinator]

Ah, I was confused because the user responded to my post and I did not mention spray foam. I work in the steel industry and in fact, specifically in construction related steel products (roll formed panels and building components). I would have never recommended any type of foam, calk, etc. to "fix" problems with a steel roof.

This site can be a bit tricky when you're new. I used to (and still do on occasion) comment in older threads I'm reading through for information and I forget it's a ten year old thread, lol.

 

[BonnieBlue]

A friend had suggested using spray foam to stop the leaks, which sounded like a bad idea, hence the post.

I ended up giving up on the metal shed and took it apart so I can use the panels to put around a open air coop/run in bad weather or during the winter.

I think that is a good idea. I am in far SE Louisiana also, and I was worried chickens would backe in a metal building. But as a roof, or as a windblock on an open air coop, I think they will serve you well.