Anyone use expanded PVC for coops?

[aart]

Very cool!
Not really fear, per se, I know most can't hurt me,
but just they often move so fast.....
....like to see them all but don't want them on me.
Have kept various critters over my 60 years,
all kinds of tanks and terrariums,
but never snakes...did have a gecko once tho.

 

[Hokum Coco]

expanded PVC as build material

Price is my first concern. Never knew this product existed. It looks viable and could be used in a variety of uses. The fact that it is water proof is a huge bonus. It would not need painting secondly. Would not be subject to rotting. I think it would have just as much integrity as plywood and if anything would be superior to it. It definitely has some superior characteristics. One would definitely have to factor all the superior traits of the product to see if it is to remain affordable.
Thank you for sharing.

 

[GemmaA]

Very cool!
Not really fear, per se, I know most can't hurt me,
but just they often move so fast.....
....like to see them all but don't want them on me.
Have kept various critters over my 60 years,
all kinds of tanks and terrariums,
but never snakes...did have a gecko once tho.

Snakes are more my husband's thing. I have one of my own, and he's a smaller, docile, burrowing species so not prone to fast movements. Snakes are so hard to read; that classic S-shape body posture can mean they're just watching, or they're interested, or they're about to strike. I still get a little nervous! Lizards, geckos, and tortoises are more my wheelhouse. Most of our snakes are really my husband's, and all the lizards are mine! He suggested the turtle and I adopted the tortoise. It's a little zoo here, and I love it!

Price is my first concern. Never knew this product existed. It looks viable and could be used in a variety of uses. The fact that it is water proof is a huge bonus. It would not need painting secondly. Would not be subject to rotting. I think it would have just as much integrity as plywood and if anything would be superior to it. It definitely has some superior characteristics. One would definitely have to factor all the superior traits of the product to see if it is to remain affordable.
Thank you for sharing.

We've decided to go ahead and build using this stuff. I'm going to do my best to document the process, including prices, and will share when it's all done. We're planning on doing a hoop style run, right now, to go with the coop. I'm hoping we can start this weekend!

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

The label says the product is moisture resistant, not moisture proof. That tells me that it needs to be painted and the edges sealed if exposed to weather.

 

[ApiaryHill]

Hi folks!

The husbeast and I are working on plans for our first chicken coop and run, and we are wondering if anyone has ever used expanded PVC as build material. Here is the stuff I mean:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-White-PVC-Sheet-Panel-190360/205079515

We've used this to build reptile enclosures before and it's really easy to work with. Benefits include being lightweight compared to wood and regular plastic, being waterproof, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, etc.

Just curious if anyone can think of reasons why it would NOT be suitable? The plan would be to use this for the coop, and then we'd do the standard wood posts + hardware cloth for the run.

I'm using it as well. I'm attaching it with ground anchors to ensure the coop can't be upended by any predators.

 

[ApiaryHill]

It is solid PVC and as such is completely waterproof and it is quite expensive at well over $360 per the 1/2"x4'x8' size sheet that the link displayed.

I would not waste my money on that type of material when conventional building materials are so much cheaper.

It may have been that much when first produced. I just paid about $40 for one sheet from lowes. Given it's for chickens and I plan on a layer of vinyl along with wood shavings, I don't see my rooster destroying it.

 

[aart]

It may have been that much when first produced. I just paid about $40 for one sheet from lowes. Given it's for chickens and I plan on a layer of vinyl along with wood shavings, I don't see my rooster destroying it.

1/2" thick?
4x8' sheet?