How To Install A Tin Roof On A Chicken Coop

Chickens don t roost on top.

How to install a tin roof on a chicken coop.

Secure the roll in place by running a couple of 3 inch screws through it but only going an inch deep into the wood. I have 1 2 plywood on already. Cheers jun 26 2016 2 21hens incharge slightly nuts. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.

Plywood covered in a weatherproof material such as metal plastic or shingles is the best option for chicken coop roofing as it offers protection both from predators and the elements. When fitting the first roof sheet make sure it is perfectly straight and square to the bottom edge of the chicken coop. Also if you live in the suburbs it should be gorgeous enough to keep your uptight neighbors from deciding continue reading the ideal roof for a chicken coop. I started to build a chicken coop out of pallet wood and we want to install a metal roof.

Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Rainwater doesn t cause mud in front of the house. Just screw the wooden panels together and cover the chicken coop roof with shingles. It ought to have the following properties.

We are excited about this. Shingles are the most durable weatherproof material but are more expensive than metal and plastic and harder to install. Gaps like those between the rafters can be blocked with a small roll of chicken wire. Can i just put the metal roof on top of the plywood.

The owners added a solar light to illuminate the interior and working with salvaged materials customized the inside with composite flooring diy nesting boxes made from pallets and a loft shelf for storing bales of straw. The metal roofing sheets need to be installed plumb straight and square to the eave of the coop roof.