The Victory House

[Howard E]

It does say 2 x 4. I used 4 x 4's to get a bit more air space under the coop so the bottom of the floor would not stay wet if the thing settled into the ground. Either way, use pressure treated lumber rated for ground contact.

 

[Howard E]

Windows are cheap barn sash. If I were to do it again, I'd pop for the larger windows...to get more light in.

https://www.menards.com/main/doors-...-single-pane-glass/bs2241/p-1444449415188.htm

Since the two side windows slide to open and are covered with 1/2" x 1" welded wire, there is ample ventilation if you need it, so the center vents may not be needed. It might be better to put use 3 windows to increase the amount of light and heat gain from the winter sun.

 

[aart]

It does say 2 x 4. I used 4 x 4's to get a bit more air space under the coop

Hmmm.....4x4 is not any higher than 2x4 on edge
(which I assume would be the application),
did you mean 4x6?

 

[Howard E]

Plans show the 2 x 4 as flat side down......so only 1 1/2" off the deck.

 

[aart]

Plans show the 2 x 4 as flat side down......so only 1 1/2" off the deck.

Looking closer, that's true, but structurally unsound.

 

[Molpet]

Looking closer, that's true, but structurally unsound.

depends on the elevation looked at

 

[Molpet]

 

[aart]

depends on the elevation looked at

Yes...but even in the first one you showed you can tell it's flat compared to rafter.

 

[Molpet]

Yes...but even in the first one you showed you can tell it's flat compared to rafter.

umm true
I was going by the slant at the end to drag it

 

[Howard E]

I'm my father's son, which means I'm genetically predisposed towards overbuilding stuff given the least bit of provocation. That was the case here. Instead of a footing or foundation of a couple 2 x 4's set flat on the outside edges (and prone to sagging in the middle), I made a platform of 4 - 4 x 4's laid 2 foot on center. Then laid a floor of 2 x 6's on that. Structurally it has held up under the weight of 2 dozen pullets.

Actually, the purpose of the timbers was to act as skids, as this building is portable. Hook on an off you go. Edges were rounded over to act as ski tips.