Windows in the coop

[max13077]

Corey, I totally want some of that stuff. But I don't know about it's ability to support the snow...

 

[shadetree]

cory i like your coop i also used the blue clear roofing, lets in tons of light i added a small windows by the door so they can see me coming,

 

[Corey NC]

I think if you give it plenty of support it would be ok, mine holds up pretty well but we only get a couple of inches a year.

I've always liked the ground windows but I worry them as easy targets for predators.

 

[max13077]

Corey, Where did you get the roofing material?

 

[Marlinchaser]

What type of windows are the single panes, are they just window or are they on 4 inch frames, if just windows you could install one from inside and one from outside effectively giving you 2 panes. I put triple pane patio glass slideing doors for my windows,(got 3 at auction for $2 ). The roost come to bottom of the window, and I think the chickens look out, I never really asked them though. I also have sliding windows on each end for ventilation.

the window on lomg side is the slider(I built a new frame for it and turned it on its side, the one on the end is the slider, can open for ventilation. the other side is same except it has a half door and a pop up door just for the chickens, The full size door is next to the sliding window, made in same patern as rest of the coop. I would take what materials you have and just start building, it worked for me, and I dont think the chickens care as long as they have food and water they seem happy. Oh yeah and treats they want thier treats.

 

[Marlinchaser]

WOW someone needs to clean up the JUNK around thier coop before taking pictures that are posted on the internet.

 

[Corey NC]

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I'm pretty sure I got it at Lowes.

 

[patandchickens]

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It's not going to give you the kind of thermal insulation that commercial doublepane windows do, b/c they are sealed etcetera. So, given that, it would be a LOT simpler to just get some doublesided tape and either clear plastic or bubblewrap, to put an inside layer over the windows during winter.

I tape bubblewrap over the inside of my basement windows. It ain't as good as proper thermopane windows but is a lot better than nothing. Is it better than a single clear plastic sheet? In theory. How much better? Dunno.


Pat

 

[Marlinchaser]

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It's not going to give you the kind of thermal insulation that commercial doublepane windows do, b/c they are sealed etcetera. So, given that, it would be a LOT simpler to just get some doublesided tape and either clear plastic or bubblewrap, to put an inside layer over the windows during winter.

I tape bubblewrap over the inside of my basement windows. It ain't as good as proper thermopane windows but is a lot better than nothing. Is it better than a single clear plastic sheet? In theory. How much better? Dunno.


Pat

In reality, the effect of having two single panes would give you the same effect as having a double pane window assuming that the effficiency of each pane of glass is the same, I would have to assume that the old ones were replaced for higher efficiency windows. In a duel paned window the sealed area only acts as a buffer, in the scenario I mentioned you would have a 3 1/2 inch buffer instead of the 1/8th in that you get with a duel pane, assuming you installed both sides caulked properly and they are still in good shape. It will not be as preaty as a new window, but I ASSumed that you were looking to use what you had available to save money.

 

[patandchickens]

Ok, if you caulk the heck out of it (all around the edge of the window frame) so there is no air exchange, it'll be about as good, sure. Probably fog up a bit, but they're chickens

I had not thought of doing it that way.

Bubblewrap is still cheap and easy to work with though

(Mine is recycled packing).


Pat