I was given a 4x8 raised gable style fully insulated coop with metal roof and aluminum sofit vents. On inspection the sofit vents do not communicate with coop's interior at all. The only ventilation is two 1 sq ft gable screens, clearly not enough. I took roof panels off and removed insulation bats. I cut 16-4 in holes thinking I would redo the sofits but started thinking of alternatives. There is about 4 in of space between interior plywood roof and perlings, so my thought was to cut the plywood at the peak down 6 in on each side for the 8ft length of the coop, add HWC and reattach roofing/ridge cap, but I am unsure if this will vent properly.
The gable peaks will be replaced with louvered vents which will face E-W (my prevailing wind is N, NW). Pics below. There was an electrical fire as you will see but the wood is only scorched, not thinned or structurally unsound. My reno plan will not include heat or unnatural light.
Will cutting the roof peak be adequate?
I appreciate any and all feedback
The gable peaks will be replaced with louvered vents which will face E-W (my prevailing wind is N, NW). Pics below. There was an electrical fire as you will see but the wood is only scorched, not thinned or structurally unsound. My reno plan will not include heat or unnatural light.
Will cutting the roof peak be adequate?
I appreciate any and all feedback