Tar paper or Tyvek homewrap for coop

[Hokum Coco]

NOT last longer than Tyvek,

I suspect you are right on that account I am not that familiar with the Tyvek product. I also suspect tyvek is more expensive than tar paper and cost is a prime issue in this case I was led to believe.

Both products will keep the inside of the coop dry and draft free.

Tar paper will definitely out last the life of a chicken I think you and I can agree on that point.

Chickelodeon will cast the deciding vote and I will respect the decision regardless of the outcome and wish buddy the best of luck.

 

[ChickenRelatedUserName]

My experience is inspecting roofs with storm damage. I often see cases where the wind removes shingles and exposes the roof felt. In about a year of being exposed the felt completely disappates, leaving bare decking underneath. I'd personally be very hesitant to use exposed roofing felt on a coop. Then again, I live a mile above sea level where the sun is pretty harsh and just because I see some cheap, old building materials fail, doesn't mean it's the same as what OP is talking about. All that said, I still vote for a durable paint if siding is not an option. If you have an exterior wood product, and you paint it, it will effectively be siding.

 

[aart]

You can even use a deck stain. Cheaper than paint and you don't use a primer with it- two coats and done. Comes in solid colors too so looks like paint.

Don't think OSB will take stain.
Good paint would be the best bet.

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Sure it will. There is no glue on the outside of OSB board.

 

[aart]

Sure it will. There is no glue on the outside of OSB board.

There usually is on the stuff I've used.

 

[snow5164]

No glue on the outside ? It’s all glued together all the little pieces .... paint is the way to go . Or collect free pallets and cover it with wood .

Good luck

 

[rosemarythyme]

Or collect free pallets and cover it with wood .

I like this idea - free and it can look really cool too. OP check out some of the coop articles and look for pallet coops, the results can be really nice.

 

[snow5164]

We get them from the vet and hardware store ... free is free