Anyone use expanded PVC for coops?

[aart]

The link in the OP's post is clearly to a 1/2"x48"x96" white PVC panel. It is not a link to expanded PVC.

Yes, that's why I asked to OP about the product as they had used it before.
Will wait to hear back from @GemmaA before discussing further.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

I think I'm going to put this up over my wire walls to enclose for the "winter".

Oops pardon the thread 'jack
Edit for apology

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Something I used that is similar is corrugated plastic - just like cardboard, but plastic. You see the material all of the time, eg, soda/cigarette ads at gas stations, etc. I lined the interior of one of my coops with the stuff. It's smooth, so you can clean it easily, and white so you'll definitely know when they've had a poop-throwing party.

 

[Elyrian1]

Hmm, a quick google search for expanded pvc sheet turns up sign companies. I wonder if the OP has gotten some old signs for free or at a reduced rate and is using these as building materials? My only experience with that material comes from working in the steel recycling yard, guestimating how much weight to deduct from signs getting scrapped that still had that stuff on there. But, signs are pretty weather proof.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

The stuff I used is called Correx. I have no idea what it costs retail, but sales reps throw this stuff out all of the time when they change ad boards at the gas stations. I got hundreds of these things at a company I used to work for. Warning: It does not stand up well to direct sunlight.

 

[GemmaA]

Having issues quoting on mobile so just going to try to answer questions in one post.

The link I shared appears to be the correct material, although I don't know why it says it's unavailable as I was at home depot yesterday picking some up for more reptile enclosures. The large sheets are $50 each, with the smaller sizes start at $25 and go down from there.

The material is the same material as PVC pipes but just foam; it's very DENSE foam. the surface is smooth and non porous, which is why we first used it for reptile enclosures as we keep a number of tropical species and needed something that can hold up to constant humidity. Its also nice that it doesn't require further weather proofing.

It is strong and durable but light compared to comparable sizes of wood. I'm not sure if chickens could peck through it as we need to drill to make any kind of hole, and it doesn't dent or bend easily. But I'm also not sure how much force a full grown chicken can apply so that is something to consider.

Not sure if we're using the term correctly but we call it expanded PVC because of the foam nature of the product. Husband is a biologist and my background is in humanities so it's possible we have our terms down wrong and are confusing those with building backgrounds! I hope I clarified somewhat on the material I am referring to.

Thanks for all the comments so far!

 

[HoopyFrood]

The stuff I used is called Correx. I have no idea what it costs retail, but sales reps throw this stuff out all of the time when they change ad boards at the gas stations. I got hundreds of these things at a company I used to work for. Warning: It does not stand up well to direct sunlight.

Oh, THAT stuff! My comments for solid PVC sheet stands doubly for Correx. It's probably nice and rigid, but no way would you want to build a structure out of it only, if that structure has to withstand any kind of wind beyond a gentle breeze

 

[GemmaA]

Might be called cellular PVC? Sorry to be so unclear! I have no building experience at all. Its pretty tough from what I have seen so far. We made double stacked snake tanks out of it and they are pretty strong and held up great during our recent move; not even a dent.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Oh, THAT stuff! My comments for solid PVC sheet stands doubly for Correx. It's probably nice and rigid, but no way would you want to build a structure out of it only, if that structure has to withstand any kind of wind beyond a gentle breeze

I just used it as interior liner stapled to wood.

 

[aart]

The link I shared appears to be the correct material, although I don't know why it says it's unavailable as I was at home depot yesterday picking some up for more reptile enclosures. The large sheets are $50 each, with the smaller sizes start at $25 and go down from there.

The material is the same material as PVC pipes but just foam; it's very DENSE foam. the surface is smooth and non porous, which is why we first used it for reptile enclosures as we keep a number of tropical species and needed something that can hold up to constant humidity. Its also nice that it doesn't require further weather proofing.

Great response, thanks!
Well, those websites are not always accurate or great with details.
$50 for a 1/2" x 4' x 8' sheet?
Expanded is probably the right(or close to it) term.
Closed cell foam, so not particularly absorptive, with a solid exterior exterior finish so waterproof. Probably not UV protected so hard to say how long it will last outside.
Would love to see really close up pic of a cut edge if possible.
They actually use this stuff on one pre-made coop I've seen, charge and arm and leg for it. Might work good for coop if you support it sufficiently, tho not sure how the edges would work if exposed to rain/snow-should probably be sealed or covered.