securing nesting boxes

geepers6

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Jun 29, 2013
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I have an "amish" style shed with nesting boxes jutting out of the coop. They have an exterior lift top door. I seem to get water in there when it's very windy rain etc. Also I'm concerned that the top isn't very secure. Is there a trick to securing it? Any photos would be helpful too. Thanks
 
I'm going to guess the water comes in at the top of the door, and possibly around the sides.

If that is the case, covering the gap with something flexible will divert water over it rather than letting it in, and still allow the door to open. A strip of heavy plastic or vinyl should work

If it comes in on the sides too, you can try weatherstripping, or adding a peice of wood trim to the edges so theres an overhang
 
Thanks. That makes sense. We had quite a storm yesterday and it wasn't too bad. I think it depends on the direction of the wind.
Weather stripping should help.
 

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