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4'x8' Chicken Run Plan

Designed for up to 8 chickens

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4' x 8' Chicken Run Material List

Site Preparation Unit Qty Size NoteConcrete Yd3 1Clay bricks pcs 75 3 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 8"

Main Frame Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 3 3'-5" Top platePressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 3 3'-5" Bottom platePressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 4 6' StudsPressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 4 6'-3 1/2" StudsPressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 7'-5" Bottom platePressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 8' Top plate

Floor Frame Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 3") pcs 2 2'-5" JoistPressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3") pcs 3 2'-5" JoistPressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 2'-5" JoistPressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 3'-5" JoistPlywood (9/16") pcs 1 2'-5" x 3'-5" Floor plane

Left Wall Frame Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 1 1'-2 1/2" Window HeaderPressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 1 1'-2 1/2" Rough SillPressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 4' Studs

Inner Wall Frame Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 4' Studs

Back Wall Frame Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 4' Studs

Right Wall Frame Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (3 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 1 6' Stud


Coop's Roof Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Board (3/4" x 3 1/4") pcs 8 1'-1 1/2" Rafters bayPressure-Treated Board (3/4" x 3 1/4") pcs 4 1'-3 3/4" Rafters bayPressure-Treated Board (3/4" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 8' FasciaPressure-Treated Board (3/4" x 5 1/2") pcs 1 8' Ridge boardPressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 6 4 1/2" Gable wall StudPressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 6 9 3/4" Gable wall StudPressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 4 3'-4" Collar tiePressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 14 2'-11" RaftersPlywood (9/16") pcs 2 3'-1 1/2' x 4'-1 1/2" Roof sheathingPlywood (9/16") pcs 2 3'-1 1/2' x 4'-6 1/2" Roof sheathingBuilding paper (#15) roll 1Asphalt shingles (250# per sq. min) ft2 60Metal drip edge ft 32

Front Wall Frame Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") pcs 1 2'-5" Door Header

Left Wall Exterior Siding Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (1/4" x 3/4") pcs 1 3'-7" Starter coursePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 1'-2 1/2" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 1'-7 1/2" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 2'-3 3/4" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 1 3'-7" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 4'-9 3/4" TrimWood siding boards (1/2" x 6") ft2 16 3'-7" Siding

Inner Wall Exterior Siding Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (1/4" x 3/4") pcs 1 3'-7" Starter coursePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 3/4") pcs 2 1'-2 1/2" GirtPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 1'-1" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 1 1'-7 1/2" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 1 3'-7" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 4'-3 1/2" TrimWood siding boards (1/2" x 6") ft2 16 5'-5" SidingPlywood (9/16") pcs 1 1'-2 1/2" x 1'-6 1/4" Chickens’ entrance

Back Wall Exterior Siding Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (1/4" x 3/4") pcs 1 2'-8 1/2" Starter coursePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 4'-5 1/2" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 1 2'-8 1/2" TrimWood siding boards (1/2" x 6") ft2 12 2'-8 1/2" Siding

Front Wall Exterior Siding Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 2'-5" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 4 1/4") pcs 2 4'-5 1/2' Trim


Coop's Door Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (1/4" x 3/4") pcs 1 1'-11 3/4" Starter coursePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 2'-4 3/4" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 3'-5 1/4" TrimPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 1'-9 3/4" GirtsPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 3 1/2") pcs 2 3'-10 1/4" GirtsWood siding boards (1/2" x 6") ft2 8 1'-11 3/4" Siding

Aviary's Door & Walls Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (2 1/2" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 1'-11 1/4" GirtsPressure-Treated Lumber (2 1/2" x 2 1/2") pcs 2 5'-11 3/4" GirtsPressure-Treated Lumber (2 1/2" x 2 1/2") pcs 1 5'-10 3/4" Cross braceWire mesh (1/4") ft2 115

Aviary's Stairs Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 1 1/2") pcs 5 1'-7 1/2" StairsPressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 1 1/2") pcs 2 3' GirtsPressure-Treated Lumber (1 1/2" x 1 1/2") pcs 1 3'-5" Girt

Nesting Box Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 3/4") pcs 8 1' GirtsPlywood (9/16") pcs 6 1' x 9" ShelvesPlywood (9/16") pcs 4 1' x 3'-1 1/4" Vertical partitionsPlywood (9/16") pcs 1 1' x 2'-5" Bottom platePlywood (9/16") pcs 1 1' x 2'-5" Top platePlywood (9/16") pcs 1 3'-2 1/4" x 2'-5" Backside plate

Coop's Roost Unit Qty Size NotePressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 3/4") pcs 4 2'-5" StairsPressure-Treated Lumber (3/4" x 1 1/2") pcs 2 2'-9 3/4" Girts

Fasteners & Hardware Unit Qty Size NoteDoor hinge (3") pcs 5Door pull (4") pcs 2Surface bolt (4") pcs 2Corner braces (4 1/2 “ x 4 1/2 “ x 1/2 “ ) pcs 40Galvanized nails (2") pcs 310Wood screws (1") pcs 400Wood screws (2") pcs 120Wood screws (3") pcs 180Wood screws (5") pcs 150


Recommended Tools

Pliers

Knife

Spirit level

Electric Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Hand Saw

Chisel

Spade

Measuring Tape

Drill

Hammer

Milling Machine


AA

3'-1 1/2" 4'-11 1/4"

2'6'-

1/2"

4'-1 1/2"8'-

1/2"

8'- 3/4"

8'-8"

8'- 1/

2"

4'

2'-4 1/2"

Size & Dimensions

front left

back right


1 '

2'-10"

1 ' 1'

6'-10"

1'

4'-10"

8'-10"

1'

Ground Works1.1 Clear the area where you want to build the shed and layout for the foundation. Use the below

illustration as a guide.

1.2 For the foundation, dig the trenches at least 1’ wide and 1’ deep.

STEP 1


8"

3'-2"

8"

4'-6"

8"

7'-2"

8"

8'-6"

Concrete foundation

Mortar

Bricks

Ground

Foundation Preparation2.1 Fill the trenches to ground level with concrete and let cure, or harden. Since curing times vary between brands, read the packaging for recommended curing times.

2.2 Once the concrete has cured, use standard-sized bricks and lay them across the foundation. You will need roughly 75 bricks for this step.

STEP 2


Assemble thе Main Frame3.1 Using 3 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct main frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 7'-5" and three board cut to 3'-5" that will be the bottom plates, four boards cut to 6'-3 1/2" and four boards cut to 6' that will be the studs, two boards cut to 8' and three boards cut to 3'-5" that will be top plates.

3.2 Use 4 1/2 “ x 4 1/2 “ x 1/2 “ corner braces and 8x1” wood screws to secure the corners (node A). Connect the beams with 2x5" wood screws.

3.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.

STEP 3

A ( 1 : 10 )

A

8'3'-5"

6'-3 1

/2"

6'

3'-5"7'-5"

3 1/2"

6'-7"

4'

2'-5"

2'-4 1/4"2'- 3/4"

3 1/2"

3 1/2"

3 1/2"3 1/2"

4 1/2" 4 1/2"

1 1/2"

4 1/2

"

4 1/2"

1 1/2"


B ( 0,09 : 1 ) B2'-5"

1'-8

1/2"

3'-5"

Framing the Floor4.1 Assemble the outer frame using 3 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber. You will need two boards cut to 2'-5" and two boards cut to 3'-5" that will be the joists.

4.2 Assemble the inner frame using 3/4" x 3" and 1 1/2” x 3” pressure-treated lumber. You will need five boards cut to 2'-5" that will be the joist.

4.3 Use 4 1/2 “ x 4 1/2 “ x 1/2 “ corner braces and 8x1” wood screws to secure the corners ( node A on page 10). Connect the beams with and 2x5" wood screws.

4.4 Cut the recess for the chicken door in the inner bottom beam (node B on page 12).


STEP 4


Floor joists arrangement ( 1 : 8 )

B ( 1 : 8 )

D-D ( 1 : 3 )

Floor girts arrangement

Floor girts arrangement

D

D

3/4"

7" 1 1/2" 10 1/2" 1 1/2" 10 1/2" 1 1/2" 7"

3/4"

3 1/2

"

3"

3/4" 3/4" 2"

3"1/

2"

3 1/2

"

3 1/2"

1'-1 1/4" 1'-2 1/2" 1'-1 1/4"

3'-5"

3 1/2

"

STEP 4


Assemble Left Wall Frame5.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct wall frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 4' that will be the studs, two boards cut to 1'-2 1/2" that will be window header and rough sill.

5.2 Connect the beams with 3" and 5" wood screws.


STEP 5

11 3/4" 1 1/2" 1'-2 1/2" 1 1/2" 11 3/4"

1'-3 1

/4"

1 1/2

"1'-

2 1/2

"1 1

/2"

1'-3 1

/4"

4'


11 3/4"1'-2 1/2"

11 3/4"

4'

1 1/2"

1 1/2"

Assemble Inner Wall Frame6.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct wall frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 4' that will be the studs.

6.2 Connect the beams with 5" wood screws.


STEP 6


7 3/4"

1 1/2"

10 1/2"

1 1/2"

7 3/4"

4'

Assemble Back Wall Frame7.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct wall frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 4' that will be the studs.



STEP 7


2'-4 1/2"

3 1/2"

9"

6'

Assemble thе Right Wall Frame8.1 Using 3 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct wall frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need one board cut to 6' that will be the stud.

8.2 Use 4 1/2 “ x 4 1/2 “ x 1/2 “ corner brace and 8x1” wood screws to secure the corners (node A on page 10). Connect the beams with and 2x5" wood screws.


STEP 8


1'-1 1/2"1'-1 1/2"

1'-1 1/2"1'-1 1/2"

1'-3 3/4"1'-3 3/4"

8'

Assemble the Roof Frame9.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber, cut fourteen rafters 2'-11" long according to the dimensions in Nodes E and F on page 18.

9.2 Using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber, cut four collar ties 3'-4" long according to the dimensions in Node F on page 18.

9.3 Using 3/4 “ x 5 1/2 “ pressure-treated board, cut the ridge board 8' long according the illustration below.

9.4 Connect the beams with 2x3" wood screws.

STEP 9


F ( 1 : 5 )

F

2"

2"

2'-11"

2"

2"

2'-11"3 1/2" 3 1/2"

3'-4"

2'-4"

6" 6"

3 1/2

"5 1

/4"

5 1/2"

3/4"

1 1/4

"

2"

5 3/4"

5"

30°

60°3 1/2"

E ( 1 : 10 )

STEP 9


Assemble the Gable Wall Studs10.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber, cut four front wall, four inner wall and four back wall gable studs as shown in the illustration below. You will need six boards cut to 4 1/2" and six boards cut to 9 3/4".

10.2 Cut the top edge of each stud to connect them with rafters (node G).


STEP 10

G ( 1 : 4 )

G

6 1/4" 7 1/2" 10 1/2" 7 1/2" 6 1/4"

4 1/2

"

9 3/4

"

1 1/2"

1 1/2" 1 1/2"

1 1/2"

1 1/2" 60°


H ( 1 : 9 )

J ( 1 : 9 )

H

J

1'-1 1/2"1'-1 1/2"

1'-1 1/2"1'-1 1/2"

1'-3 3/4"1'-3 3/4"

Assemble the Rafter Bays11.1 Cut eight rafter bays 1'-1 1/2" long using 3/4“ x 3 1/4“ pressure-treated board (node H on page 21).

11.2 Cut four rafter bays 1'-3 3/4" long using 3/4“ x 3 1/4“ pressure-treated board (node J on page 21).

11.3 Cut the top edge of each stud to connect them with rafters.


STEP 11


H ( 1 : 4 )

J ( 1 : 4 )

2 3/4

"1/

2"

3/4"

3 1/4

"

1'-1 1/2"

2 3/4

"1/

2"

3/4"

3 1/4

"

1'-3 3/4"

STEP 11


Assemble Front Wall Frame12.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, install door header using the drawing below as a reference. You will need one board cut to 2'-5".



STEP 12


2'-5"

1 1/2

"

2'-5"3'-5"

Install Plywood for the Floor13.1 Cut sheets of 9/16” plywood for the floor sheathing using the drawing below as a guide.

You will need one 2'-5" x 3'-5" sheet.

13.2 Secure the plywood with 2" wood screws.

STEP 13


3'-1 1

/2"

3'-1 1/2"

4'-1 1/2"

4'-6 1/2"

4'-6 1/2"

4'-1 1/2"

Install Plywood for the Roof14.1 Cut sheets of 9/16” plywood for the roof sheathing using the drawing below as a guide. You will need two 3'-1 1/2' x 4'-6 1/2" sheets and two 3'-1 1/2' x 4'-1 1/2" sheets.

14.2 Secure the plywood with 2" wood screws.

STEP 14


1 1/2"

1 1/2" 1 1/2"

1 1/2"

2'-3 3/4"2'-3 3/4"

4'-8 1

/2"

4'-9 3

/4"

2 1/2" 3'-7" 2 1/2"

1'-7 1/2"

2 1/2" 2 1/2"

2 1/2

"1'-

3 1/4

"2 1

/2"

1'-2 1

/2"

2 1/2

"

2 1/2" 2 1/2"

Installing the Exterior Siding to the Left Wall15.1 Use 3/4 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber to cut and install the wall trims. Use the illustration below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 2'-3 3/4", two boards cut to 4'-9 3/4" and one board cut to 3'-7".

15.2 Prepare and install starter course 3'-7" long from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 1/4" x 3/4" (node K).

15.3 Install the exterior siding using 1/2 “ x 6” siding boards in accordance with the illustration below. Ensure to provide opening for window as shown in the illustration..

15.4 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh with dimensions 1'-6" x 1'6" and install it on the inner side of the frames with the help of industrial stapler.

15.5 Use 3/4 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber to cut and install the window trims. You will need two boards cut to 1'-2 1/2" and two boards cut to 1'-7 1/2".

STEP 15

K ( 1 : 10 )

3/4"

1/4"

5 1/2"

4 1/2"

K


L

L

4'-3 1

/2"

2 1/2" 3'-7" 2 1/2"

2 1/2

"

2 1/2" 2 1/2"

1'-7 1/2"

1'-1"

2 1/2

"

5'-6"

30°

Installing the Exterior Siding to the Inner Wall16.1 Use 3/4 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber to cut and install the wall trims. Use the illustration below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 4'-3 1/2" and one board cut to 3'-7".

16.2 Prepare and install starter courses 3'-7" long from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 1/4" x 3/4" (node K on page 25).

16.3 Install the exterior siding using 1/2 “ x 6” siding boards in accordance with the illustration below.

16.4 Ensure to provide opening for chicken entrance as shown in the illustration.

16.5 Use 3/4 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber to cut and install the chicken entrance trims. You will need two boards cut to 1'-1" and one board cut to 1'-7 1/2".

STEP 16


2 1/2" 2'-8 1/2" 2 1/2"

4'-5 1

/2"

2 1/2

"

Installing the Exterior Siding to the Back Wall17.1 Use 3/4 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber to cut and install the wall trims. Use the illustration below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 4'-5 1/2" and one board cut to 2'-8 1/2".

17.2 Prepare and install starter course 2'-8 1/2" long from the pressure-treated lumber with cross section 1/4" x 3/4" (node K on page 25).

17.3 Install the exterior siding using 1/2 “ x 6” siding boards in accordance with the illustration below.

STEP 17


M-M ( 1 : 12 )

M

M

4 1/4" 2'-5" 4 1/4"

4'-5 1

/2"

3 1/2

"3'-

10 1/

2"3 1

/2"

Installing the Trims to the Front Wall18.1 Use 3/4 “ x 4 1/4 “ and 3/4 “ x 3 1/2 “pressure-treated lumber to cut and install the wall trims. Use the illustration below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 4'-5 1/2" and two boards cut to 2'-5".

STEP 18


N

P

Assemble and Install Coop's Door19.1 Build the door frame for the coop using 3/4 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber and secure with 5” wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 3'-10 1/4" that will be the vertical girts and two boards cut to 1'-9 3/4" that will be the horizontal girts.

19.2 Use 3/4“ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber for the door trims and fasten with 1” wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 2'-4 3/4" and two boards cut to 3'-5 1/4".

19.3 Using 1/4 “ x 3/4 “ pressure-treated lumber, cut and install a starter course 1'-11 3/4" long using Node K on page 25 as a reference.

19.4 For the exterior siding on the door, use 1/2 “ x 6” wood siding boards and the illustration below as a reference.

19.5 Assemble siding shields with 2" galvanized nails.

19.6 Install two 3" door hinges using 6x1" wood screws. Finish the doors installation by attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull (see nodes N, P on page 30).

STEP 19


N ( 1 : 6 )

P ( 1 : 6 )

3 1/2"1'-9 3/4"

3 1/2"

3 1/2

"3 1

/2"

3'-10

1/4"

1'-11 3/4"

3'-6 3

/4"

2 1/2"

2 1/2"

2'-4 3/4"

2 1/2"

3'-5 1

/4"

2 1/2"

STEP 19


R

T

Assemble and Install Aviary's Door20.1 Build the door frame for the aviary using 2 1/2 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber and secure with 5” wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 5'- 11 3/4" that will be the vertical girts, two boards cut to 1'-11 1/4" that will be the horizontal girts and one board cut to 5'-10 3/4" that will be a cross brace.

20.2 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.

20.3 Install three 3" door hinges using 6x1" wood screws. Finish the doors installation by attaching 4" surface bolt and 6" door pull (see nodes R,T on page 32).

STEP 20


T ( 1 : 6 )R ( 1 : 6 )

6 1/2"

6 1/2"

5'-10 3/4"

2 1/2" 1'-11 1/4" 2 1/2"

2 1/2

"5'-

6 3/4

"2 1

/2"

2 1/2"

5'-11

3/4"

STEP 20


2'-5"2'-4 1/4"

2'- 3/4"

6'

1'-8 1

/2"

9"

6'

Aviary's Mesh Wall Installation23.1 Prepare 1/4" wire mesh in in the amount of 100 ft2 and install it on the innerside of the frames with the help of industrial stapler.

STEP 23


3'-1 1

/2"

3'-1 1/2"

8'-8"

Roof Sheathing Installation24.1 You will need 60 Sq Ft of asphalt shingle roofing.

24.2 Add the metal drip edge to the fascias.

24.3 Cover the plywood with building paper.

24.4 Install asphalt shingle roofing using an industrial stapler.

STEP 24


1'-7 1/2"

3'-5"

53° 3/4"

4 1/2" 3/4" 4 1/2" 3/4"4 1/2"

3/4"4 1/2"

3/4" 5"1 1/2" 1 1/2"

1"

1"

53°

3'

1 1/2" 1 1/2"

Aviary's Stairs Assembly25.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 1 1/2 “ pressure-treated material cut girt 3'-5" long and install as a support joist at the level of bottom frame according to the drawings below.

25.2 Using 1 1/2“ x 1 1/2 “ pressure-treated material, make the stairs frame using the illustration below as a guide and secure with 3” wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 3'. Cut the recesses in each beam for splicing connection.

25.3 For the stairs, you will need 3/4“ x 1 1/2" pressure-treated material. You will need five boards cut to 1'-7 1/2". Using the illustration as a reference, secure the stairs with 2” wood screws.

STEP 25


U-U ( 1 : 35 )U

1'-2 1/2"

Install Chicken Door In The Inner Wall26.1 Use 9/16” plywood to make a door for the chickens’ entrance. You will need one 1'-2 1/2" x 1'-6 1/4" sheet. Use the below drawing as a reference.

26.2 Using 3/4" x 3/4" pressure-treated lumber, construct groove for the door using the drawing below as a reference. You will need two boards cut to 1'-2 1/2" that will be the girts (see node W-W on page 37).

26.3 In the Step 4 you milled 1/2 “ deep section in the bottom beam that will help to secure the door and prevent them from being opened from the outside.

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Nesting Box Assembly27.1 Prepare the 9/16 plywood for horizontal and vertical walls and assembly them with 2" wood screws. You will need six 1' x 9" sheets that will be the shelves, four 3'-1 1/4" x 1' sheets that will be vertical partitions (see node X on page 39), one 2'-5" x 1' sheet that will be bottom plate, one 2'-5" x 1' sheet that will be top plate and one 3'-2 1/4" x 2'-5" that will be backside plate.

27.2 Use eight 3/4" x 3/4" pressure-treated lumber 1ft long for securing the shelves with partitions with the help of 1” wood screws.

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Coop's Roost Assembly28.1 Using 3/4“ x 1 1/2 “ pressure-treated material, make the roost frame using the illustration below as a guide and secure with 3” wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 2'-9 3/4". Cut the recesses in each beam for splicing connection.

28.2 For the stairs, you will need 3/4 “ x 3/4“ pressure-treated material. You will need four boards cut to 2'-5". Using the illustration as a reference, secure the stairs with 2” wood screws.

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Assemble the Shed's Roof Fascias29.1 Prepare and install roof fascias 8' long from the pressure-treated board with cross section 3/4" x 3 1/2" with 16x2" wood screws to the rafters on both sides of the roof.

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Coop DecorationNow that your coop is all done, you are ready to decorate it any way you want using your favorite paint, stain, or preservative.

STEP 30

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