VENTILATION page now up (in draft form, no pix yet)

[Sylvie]

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You can put controlled openings at the eve's, between the roof joists, by simply hingeing a piece of wood that fits between the joists. I use a slip bolt to hold it closed, if I need to, and screen it from the inside with hardware cloth. I hinged them so that the prevailing wind is not directed into the coop, but tends to blow past the openings, and draws air out of the coop. I will try and remember to post a picture later today.

Thanks bills. That is what I am looking for; keeping our strong winter winds from from blowing straight in. I'd love to see your pic when you post it!

 

[ridgefire]

I found some brownies for you. I tried to email them to you, but it didnt work, now I have chocolate smeared on my screen.

 

[bills]

For Sylvia.

You can see how I hinged the vents on one side, which deflects the prevailing wind, yet vents the coop well. I also have the window, so the coop is vented furtherin the hot weather.
The slip bolt can be used to hold the vent open or closed, by simply drilling a hole in the roof joist.

 

[Sylvie]

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Bills, I am absolutely copying your design!!! I can't wait until tomorrow morning to get started! Thank you so much for posting those pics.

 

[Rhett&SarahsMom]

thank you so much for that page. Very nicely done