Posted by hotflashjr on April 06, 2017 at 11:38:06 from (199.145.239.173):
Building a new coop for laying hens. This is my 3rd coop in a few years. The last two were not mobile so I am building this one where a tractor can pull it on a trailer, or to a new home. I built a sled out of 4x4's with angle cut ends so it can be pulled easily with one of the tractors. Works slick moving it to its current spot.
I am to the point of a roof. Before I used plywood and shingles but that adds quite a bit of weight. I am thinking about using metal roofing this time around however I have no experience with metal roofing. Poking around on the internet many people say to put tar paper/roofing felt over the joists, then install 1x4's, then metal goes on top. It seems a concern is condensation hence the felt paper. Some were even saying sheathing.
If I start adding felt paper, sheathing, the cost is not any less than shingles and there is no weight savings. However condensation is not something I want in the coop either given I am in New England and that can lead to sick hens. Anyone else use metal on a coop?
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