Before galvanized roofing became widely available most coops seemed to have either fancy shingle roofs or lowly tar paper roofs.
Old chicken coop roof.
The ladies roosting inside this adorable chicken coop enjoy a roomy 6 foot by 8 foot interior with 6 foot ceilings and a skylight.
Cut the components from 2 4 lumber and lay them on a level surface.
Step 1 stir well this step is crucial.
How to renovate an old chicken coop.
Here s how you apply the rubberized roof coat material to your chicken coop floor.
First of all you need to assemble the trusses for the chicken coop roof.
Leave no gaps between the components for a professional result.
However if you simply cover your plywood with a weather resistant material your coop roof will last for ages.
Check siding plug.
You need to stir it really really really well.
Step 2 pour a large amount onto the floor.
Chickens need a safe dry space to thrive.
There s no point renovating an old coop that s likely to blow over in the next big storm.
Any kind of real roofing will work fine in a chicken coop.
Asphalt shingles cedar shakes roll roofing built up roofing etc.
I ve never built a structure using any of these so i can t provide details.
Step 3 use a paint roller on a stick to spread it around your floor you want it thick.
Use metal plates to reinforce the joints.
Repair leaks in roof.
Painting the plywood may extend its life a little longer.
If you use exposed plywood you will likely need to replace your chicken coop roof in a year or two.