Old Chicken Coop Roof

I ve never built a structure using any of these so i can t provide details.

Old chicken coop roof.

If you use exposed plywood you will likely need to replace your chicken coop roof in a year or two. The ladies roosting inside this adorable chicken coop enjoy a roomy 6 foot by 8 foot interior with 6 foot ceilings and a skylight. First of all you need to assemble the trusses for the chicken coop roof. Step 3 use a paint roller on a stick to spread it around your floor you want it thick.

Here s how you apply the rubberized roof coat material to your chicken coop floor. Making sure the roof is predator proof and rain proof. How to renovate an old chicken coop. Chickens need a safe dry space to thrive.

Asphalt shingles cedar shakes roll roofing built up roofing etc. There s no point renovating an old coop that s likely to blow over in the next big storm. Before galvanized roofing became widely available most coops seemed to have either fancy shingle roofs or lowly tar paper roofs. Any kind of real roofing will work fine in a chicken coop.

Step 2 pour a large amount onto the floor. Step 1 stir well this step is crucial. It will settle out to be thinner. Leave no gaps between the components for a professional result.

Repair leaks in roof. Check siding plug. However if you simply cover your plywood with a weather resistant material your coop roof will last for ages. Painting the plywood may extend its life a little longer.

Cut the components from 2 4 lumber and lay them on a level surface.