How to build an INSULATED Chicken coop Part 3 (Custom Mobile Chicken Coop Build), by Wildwood Off Grid Alaska on YouTube. 13 min 25 s.
- Video length
- 13 min 25 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure each wall of the coop frame and cut your siding boards to length, allowing for corners and openings.
Start at one bottom corner and fix the first board level. Check it with a spirit level before driving screws.
Work upward, overlapping each board over the one below so water runs off. Keep the overlaps even.
Cut around doors, windows and vents as you reach them. Test-fit each piece before fixing it.
Finish all four walls, then trim the corners and edges so the siding looks neat and sheds water.
Measure the roof and cut your roofing panels to size with a little overhang on every side.
Lay the roof panels starting at the lower edge, overlapping each panel over the last. Fix them with roofing screws through the high points.
Check that the roof overhangs the walls and that no gaps let rain run behind the siding. Seal any small gaps.
Tips and common mistakes
Wear safety glasses when cutting siding and roofing, and keep the ladder on firm, level ground.
Overlap boards and roof panels in the direction water runs so leaks are less likely.
Predrill screw holes near board ends to stop the wood splitting.
Check the coop is square before you start so the siding lines up at the corners.
Questions
Do I need to insulate before adding siding?
Yes. The insulation goes inside the frame, and the siding closes it in from the outside. Do the insulation first so you do not have to remove panels later.
What roofing should I use on a small coop?
Metal roofing panels are light and last well. Fix them with roofing screws that have rubber washers to seal the holes.
Can I build this alone?
Most of it, yes, but large roof panels are easier and safer with a second person holding them in place.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
