using white panel board on interior walls

[Manok-Tao]

Awesome coop.
You haven't had any issues with the sheets warping/bulging etc?
Have you taken a hose to the inside? and if so any issues?

 

[teach1rusl]

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Our wall studs are enough to prevent bulging or anything (nailed paneling onto studs w/finish nailer). However, we have not tried to hose it down. With a few electrical outlets on different walls, I'd be hesitant to do so in my coop. But with vinyl on the floor and how easily the walls wipe down, I don't anticipate the need to do that myself. My coop is so small (6 x 8 interior) that wiping w/ a wet rag and a mop will do me for spring cleaning. Sorry I can't help you more...
* edited for duhhh factor...lol

 

[poultrypatch]

Thanks all for the tip on that board material. Here in New England it's been very cold...and snowy.. We had built a "quickie" coop, 8 x 8. Happy with it but had wished it was insulated. Now I can do that in the spring and then cover it with that board. We have studs every 16" so think it will be ok screwed in with sheet rock screws.
Liz
Rochester, MA

 

[CARS]

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Nope, I looked at the invoice.... I got *%*&^&^*&!!!!!!

Although, I don't wash my eggs much anymore so maybe if I figured my time I am winning????????????????????????

 

[Jeff in Colorado]

I would use FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic). It is the textured plastic stuff you see at truck stop bathrooms. They coat the walls with it so they can hose it down. The masonite doesn't hold up to water as well. They sell FRP at Lowe's for $30 per 4x8 sheet on the shelf next to the smooth masonite stuff. If you call your local drywall supply company they may have it as well. You can get different colors as well if you order from the drywall supply store.

 

[CARS]

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Jeff. Your a savior!!! That is what I have and they are telling me it's $11.00 a sheet??? I thought I was going to have to go postal on the lumber yard!

Of course, they are still too expensive, but it sure beats driving an hour away to save $10.00!!!

 

[Jeff in Colorado]

Glad to help! I live close to Aspen, and everything is more expensive around here.