corrugated metal or plastic for coop/run roof?

[Sunnymommy]

The coop plan we are using has a 4x8 coop off the ground in an 8x14 covered run. In the design it has a plywood panel roof on the coop under the corrugated plastic roof which covers the whole thing. But, reading about needing more venting in most coops I was thinking of just leaving the top wood ceiling off the coop part and running hardware cloth up to the sloped rafters (height of roof is 8' on one side and 7' on the other and the wood coop walls would be at 7' high so triangle shaped vents on top). I am thinking that all plastic roof panels let some light in which would heat up the coop in the summer so metal might be a better roof choice if we modified the coop this way. Does that sound right? Or do metal roofs hold heat and radiate it down into the coop and run? Is one harder than the other to install for people who don't know what they are doing? Advice on roof material please...

 

[eggbert420]

Paint the metal white, it deflects the suns rays.

 

[Almost Acre]

Id go with the metal, i have it on both of my coops. I haven't had any heat issues with metal.

 

[jeria]

No advice, just building my coop. Plan is for a plywood roof topped with white or light gray metal roofing to reflect the summer heat. Not the corrugated but actual roofing panels, it isn't much different in price.

 

[troyzstang]

Drawing plans for my coop / run as well. I thought I would do a gable roof with Plywood and shingles. Is this considered overkill? It's going to be a 8 x 24 set up.

 

[Fishybiz]

No advice, just building my coop. Plan is for a plywood roof topped with white or light gray metal roofing to reflect the summer heat. Not the corrugated but actual roofing panels, it isn't much different in price.

Can you explain what is the difference between "actual" roofing panels and corrugated roofing?

I have radiant barrier plywood sheeting and was wondering if input 1x1.5"strips every 16-18 inches and then corrugated roofing (metal) on that whether the metal will defeat the purpose of the radiant barrier.

 

[jeria]

Can you explain what is the difference between "actual" roofing panels and corrugated roofing?

I have radiant barrier plywood sheeting and was wondering if input 1x1.5"strips every 16-18 inches and then corrugated roofing (metal) on that whether the metal will defeat the purpose of the radiant barrier.

They are flatter and have ridges where they hook together. Unlike the corrugated ones they don't have those big waves. They are often used on commercial business and increasingly on homes. My daughter has a log home with a dark red metal roof.

Here is a photo somehow it doubled. I have a huge coon population in my area and want to make my coop as secure as I can. They are usually foot wide and have different lengths. I'm getting 12 footers and they also come in lots of colors though the choices on display are limited you can probably order what you want. Sorry, I know nothing about radiant barrier plywood. I'm using plain exterior grade.

 

[jeria]

Sorry it should say 4 foot wide

 

[imnukensc]

If you're going to use metal roofing, corrugated, 5V, or classic rib, you really don't need plywood under it unless you need it for insulation for some reason. You'll get better ventilation without using the plywood. Heat rises; it doesn't radiate downward. Not a good picture, but as you can see no plywood under my metal roof on my 5'X5' coop.

 

[jeria]

Mine will be a shed style roof so ventilation on 3 sides down to the 4 foot coop walls plus all the windows. Easier for me to secure against the coons than the corrugated style. Just depends on your predator situation. Coons can get in any tiny space, had that happen in my attic. I hate coons. Newbie but being super cautious. Neighbor's chicks were killed by coons digging under her chain link.