Beams Built in Place

One more member to complete this beam.

One more member to complete this beam.

This coop design relies on two beams that rest on top of the posts to support the roof. They are made from two 2x10s glued and nailed together. This beam arrangement is not particularly heavy duty, but the roof it is supporting is light and should shed snow willingly.

The time lapse video shows the upper beam going together.

 

The easy beam to build at shoulder height.

The easy beam to build at shoulder height.

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