upright and rafter spacing

[Captain13]

We did ours as a post and beam structure with posts 8 feet apart and 2x4 uprights to serve as "nailing strips" for the hardware cloth.

Build thread here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/large-open-air-coop-in-central-nc.1443812/

I really like your build. You might consider (if you didn’t already), adding Simpson Strong Tie straps to the rafters. That’s a lot of sail area and I saw some barns/outbuildings with the shed roofs lifted off when the remnants of Hurricane Michael came through here a few years ago. The Strong Ties will reduce the chance of that happening.

That is some fine building work you guys did there.

 

[3KillerBs]

I really like your build. You might consider (if you didn’t already), adding Simpson Strong Tie straps to the rafters. That’s a lot of sail area and I saw some barns/outbuildings with the shed roofs lifted off when the remnants of Hurricane Michael came through here a few years ago. The Strong Ties will reduce the chance of that happening.

That is some fine building work you guys did there.

Yes, we have hurricane ties in place.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Likewise. Hurricane ties on all my builds, and I've basically accepted that a Cat 2 is going to peel my tin. But as long as the rest of the structure is intact, I can just reroof it and replace any wall that flying debris is driven through.

 

[Captain13]

3KillersBees, I was hoping you had. Nothing worse than seeing the roof of your coop 50 feet away from it.

U_Stormcrow, my best friend lives in Greenville, Fl. We get the leftovers from you guys on the tropical storms. Usually 40-60 mph winds, rain and tornados.

 

[Raptor Chicken]

I'll just add that unless your coop is anchored to the ground in some way hurricane ties are a waste of time.

This coming from someone who's coop is NOT anchored to the ground.

 

[3KillerBs]

I'll just add that unless your coop is anchored to the ground in some way hurricane ties are a waste of time.

This coming from someone who's coop is NOT anchored to the ground.

Mine is built post-and-beam style with the posts buried 2 feet down.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Mine is built post-and-beam style with the posts buried 2 feet down.

Likewise, with 120 or 160# of concrete attached to each post. I won't say it's not going anywhere, but I will say it's not going anywhere easily.

 

[3KillerBs]

Likewise, with 120 or 160# of concrete attached to each post. I won't say it's not going anywhere, but I will say it's not going anywhere easily.