Ventilation question for new coop

[patandchickens]

Buster, I thought you WANTED the OSB, to prevent condensation? You will need *something* under the metal for that purpose.

I would suggest leaving the eaves open at both top and bottom, with flaps or whatever to close off any parts you want to close off. This gives you a lot more options. You will have better hot-weather ventilation, but sometimes in winter may want to close off one side (probably close the low side rather than the high side, though, unless wind direction factors in)

Have fun,

Pat

 

[Buster]

Hey Pat- I just read your page on ventilation. It makes a lot of sense and was well written. Thank you.

 

[willheveland]

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Yes,It will save quite a bit.Thank you cars.
Buster,when you go metal go with the screws with the rubber rings not the nails.The screws are nice and you can go back a few years later and retighten if need be.
You'll love the metal,the snow slides right off.You'll never worry about weight. Will

 

[CARS]

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The "something" that they use in this area is house wrap or fan-fold insulation as a vapor barrier. (fan-fold is a thin 1/8" maybe 3/16" pink Styrofoam that folds out.) I would just check with a local contractor to use what is recommended in your area.

 

[Buster]

I'll check into that when I pick up the lumber today. Thanks.

 

[tulie13]

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We are planning on OSB with "roll roofing" on top. It's basically like a single long shingle. It's much cheaper than regular shingles (per square foot). We aren't that far yet - still clearing our land where the coop is going to go.

 

[tulie13]

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Ouchie - just read this - how does roll roofing harbor mites? It's tar and particles, mostly...

We were thinking about putting roll roofing directly onto the OSB with roofing adhesive, no felt on the roof. Is the felt the mite harbor, or the actual shingle/roll roofing material?

 

[willheveland]

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Ouchie - just read this - how does roll roofing harbor mites? It's tar and particles, mostly...

We were thinking about putting roll roofing directly onto the OSB with roofing adhesive, no felt on the roof. Is the felt the mite harbor, or the actual shingle/roll roofing material?

I think because of a nice dark warm place to live.For a short time people used to side their houses with shingles but I think it was really a problem underneith,but you'd never know until you had problems and start looking under it. Will

 

[Dr.Doorlock]

No one has mentioned the ideal roof material. Ondura is made from 50% recycled material. It has a natural "chimney effect" which carries the heat out the top of a slant roof. I have this on mu deck and it really helps keep it cooler.

I had planned a "sun roof" on my coop for natural liight, but I opted for the shade and put windows in strategic places so they would be shaded during the hotter parts of our summers. The open area at the top will soon have a hinged panel so it can pull air through and out.

Take a look by clicking the website below.

 

[willheveland]

Dr.Doorlock :

No one has mentioned the ideal roof material. Ondura is made from 50% recycled material. It has a natural "chimney effect" which carries the heat out the top of a slant roof. I have this on mu deck and it really helps keep it cooler.

I had planned a "sun roof" on my coop for natural liight, but I opted for the shade and put windows in strategic places so they would be shaded during the hotter parts of our summers. The open area at the top will soon have a hinged panel so it can pull air through and out.

Take a look by clicking the website below.

I have used it and I didn't like it.We had hail blow right through it.And on a hot day you can't walk on it without crushing it.kinda pricey too coming in an oddball size it takes more product to cover a area.JMHO I mentioned it in post #12 Will​