EASY COOPS 24x8 Chicken Coop Plan User manual

24'x8' Chicken Coop Plan
Up to 50 chickens

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24'x8' chicken coop material list
Site Preparation
•Concrete
•Bricks
Bottom Frame
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
•Plywood
Walls Exterior Siding
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
•Wood siding boards
Walls Frames
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
Top Frame
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
Shed’s Roof
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
•Pressure-Treated Board
•Plywood
•Building paper
•Asphalt shingles
•Metal drip edge
Fasteners & Hardware
•Corner braces
•Galvanized nails
•Wood screws
Front/Side Shed's Window
•Pressure-Treated Lumber
•Window beading
•Glass

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1.1 Assemble the frame using 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” pressure-treated material. You will need
two boards cut to 12’ that will be the rim joist and two boards cut to 7’9” that will be
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1.2 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure the corners are
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Framing The Floor
2.1 Provide eight joists from the pressure-treated lumber with cross-section 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch
and install them into the frame according to the drawing.
2.2 Secure the joists to the bottom frame with 3x4" screws.
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Assemble The Aviary's Bottom Frame
3.1 Assemble the rim joists (11'-7" and joists (7'-9" from the 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch pressure-treated lumber to
the frame according to the drawing with сorner braces and 8x1" wood screws (Node B).
3.2 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure the corners are 90
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Assembling the Rafters and Wall Frames
At this step, you will need 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” material to create the rafters and the wall studs.
4.1 Using Node C as a guide, cut 12 boards for the rafters.
4.2 Using Node D as a guide, cut 12 boards for the wall studs.
4.3 By using this interlocking method, you add more stability to the structure. Secure the
rafters and studs using 3x5” wood screws.
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STEP 4

Installing the Roof Sheathing
5.1 Cut 9/16” plywood using the measurements in the drawing below to serve as the roof sheathing.
Secure with 2” wood screws.
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Install the Metal Roofing
6.1 Using Node’s H and I, prepare the sheet metal (23 Gauge) by making the indicated cuts and bends.
6.2 Use 1 1/2” sheet metal screws and neoprene washers to secure the roofing. Self-tapping screws
cost a little more but make this step easier.
STEP 6

Installing the Aviary Roofing
7.1 For the aviary, use 1/2” x 6” wood siding and cut to the dimensions shown in the illustration below.
7.2 Cut a 1/4” x 3/4” starter course using pressure treated material as shown in Node J. The starter
course helps to maintain the correct angle for water run-off.
7.3 Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails to the rafter.
7.4 Cut the last siding boards to connect them with frames.
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Assemble Front Wall Frame
8.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross-section 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch.
8.2 Connect the beams with 2x4" wood screws.
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Front Door Assemble And Installation
9.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 "
with 5" wood screws according to the drawing. Prepare and install 9/16" plywood sheet.
9.2 Install door trims from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 3/4"
according to the drawing.
9.3 Install three 6" door hinges using 6x2" wood screws. Finish the door installation by
attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull (see figures K,L).
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10.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross-section 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch.
10.2 Connect the beams with 2x4" wood screws.
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Aviary's Mesh Walls Assemble And Installation
For this step, you will need to build four frames.
11.1 Start by cutting 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” pressure treated material using the measurements in
the following illustrations.
11.2 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh in the required quantity and install it on the inner side of the
frames by industrial stapler.
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Aviary's Door Assemble And Installation
12.1 Assemble the frame from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 2 1/2 x 1 1/2"
with 2x5" wood screws according to the drawing.
12.2 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh in the required quantity and install it on the inner side of the
frame with the help of industrial stapler.
12.4 Install three 6" door hinges using 6x2" wood screws. Finish the door installation by
attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull (see figures O, P).
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Final touches
Now that your coop is all done, you are ready to decorate it any way you want using
your favorite paint, stain, or preservative.
STEP 13

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