Building a new run

[Castara]

Ok done .... Actually Not :lol: Decided its a bit big Just 89mm to wide, :lol: Had my sunday brain on 20 forgot about the Width of the boards 07 Oh well , As I said those timberlok screws just pop out , so Ill just take off 89mm , And then I'll be happy :ugeek: I'll put a piece across the middle, Just to stop the base of the coop saggin and cause the woods there, Nothing like a bit of 'Over enginering' :ugeek:

 

[Castara]

Im making the base seperate from the coop , It'll be easyer to dismantle if I need to,
I'm using some timber from a left over decking job. It's 4" x 1, 1/2" Souther yellow pine, boards and some 4"x4" S.Y.P. , posts, The stuff you see the yanks using in 'ALL' 07 those chicken coop pictures on google 07 07 . It's great stuff We use it cause its 'Pressure treated' Properly , unlike the English stuff The preservative is squeezed into the wood under high pressure , so it goes all the way in , not just the first couple of mm, In the states they give you a life time warrenty on it, Its also very strong,
Costs more , but ya need less , Its strength rating is also standardised , so you know what your dealing with every time.

 

[chrismahon]

Yes, you will need a bit in the middle preferably in contact with the coop floor so that if you crawl in the floor doesn't bow. I use sacrificial wood pieces on the ends of the legs, don't even have to be screwed on as the weight holds them in place. Also useful to set the base dead level, with slightly different thicknesses. Otherwise the coop moves out-of-true and the door hinges are strained and the catches don't line up. The sacrificial pieces rot in preference to the legs and are simply replaced periodically.

 

[Castara]

Middle brace in, That sholud hold 3 bantams/ 2 daughters

 

[foxy]

Looking good! Most of our houses are built on similar bases, really useful and saves your back when cleaning out! 08

I am wondering why the wall is black though?

 

[Castara]

:wink: Ahhh Haaaa, All will be reveald

 

[Castara]

So my Mum says'What do want for yer birthday dear' . '30 meters a 1"x 1/2" 19 gauge mesh' I say.. The look was priceless :lol:

 

[Marigold]

Some people just have no idea of the priorities in life!

 

[Castara]

So After Snow and Rain Sheds collapsing , work Etc . Im back on the chicken coop project , I'd really missed it Got all the 2"x2" for the run frames cut and painted ( 1 coat weather shield, 1 coat primer , 1 coat matt gloss) Had some help with the painting

 

[Castara]

Next , made up a jig for the frames , It makes making 13 all the same a lot easier

 

[Castara]

Screwed the frames together,

 

[Castara]

Next Some Corner braces at the top for strength and it keeps the whole thing square

 

[Castara]

Thats 9 of those done. I'll put the wire on when they go up , its easier to stack with no wire on. Door next and 3 roof panels they gotta be a little bigger . Lets hope the clear sky's hold , Cause I really must put a new shed up and clear the garden . :lol:

 

[Marigold]

Fantastic work, Castara. Very lucky chickens, to have such a palatial run.

 

[chrismahon]

Jig is a good idea of Santa's. He's making a fine job of it -must be all the practice making kiddies toys! Looks like the weather will hold out for at least another week Castara. Bit cooler and some cloud but no rain.

 

[Castara]

Ok, New shed ( to me ) repaired and up , and 3 roof panels and the door frame done, door itself next then 'THE COOP' gonna buy new 8" x 4" sheet all the salvaged stuff whent mouldy over winter , I ve tried scrubing it with amonia but its still there, So i needed shelves for the shed any way and the tax man whent light on me for once this year , so 'HEY' I get to buy new 8" x4" sheet for the coop NICE , if youve work with new wood as opposed to old wood , You'll understand

 

[Castara]

Time for some wire on the frames

 

[Castara]

We used U nails every 10-15 cm, I might add some big washers held with screws?

 

[Castara]

Only 12 more to go

 

[tygrysek75]

All looks wery good.is this black stuff on the wood is tar?