Sound Rollers
35 posts
Sep 12, 2009
6:43 AM
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I just want to do this right.
1. Should I frame with 2 x 4's or will 2 x 3's suffice?
2. Paint; oil base or latex?
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John
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jammerlofts
130 posts
Sep 12, 2009
6:57 AM
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John
2x4 For sure. Building anything that size with 2x3 would bring you problems for sure.
JC
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Windjammer Loft
950 posts
Sep 12, 2009
6:58 AM
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Sound Rollers...I would use 2x4x8's for a loft that big.
2x2's or 2x3's for kitboxs and individual breeding pens.
As far as the paint... What will your pocket afford??
But which ever one you choose, make sure it has a primer in it as well.
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Sound Rollers
36 posts
Sep 12, 2009
7:04 AM
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JC, Paul, great advice, that's all I need to hear, I'm off to lowes.
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John
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Windjammer Loft
952 posts
Sep 12, 2009
7:08 AM
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Sound Rollers.... good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
And don't be afarid to ask any further questions.
You will end up with a pretty good looking loft with all the advise you will recieve...
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Squabby*32
63 posts
Sep 15, 2009
1:06 AM
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Good luck with your loft. Be sure to let us see it after you have completed it.
Pigeon Power
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DJJeffman Spinners
ATAPWGIYAHTLY
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Roll Down
77 posts
Sep 15, 2009
9:13 PM
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You should have no trouble using 2 X 3's on a small loft like this. Mine has lasted many years with them and is a little bigger.
I would suggest you make the back 8 feet high instead of 7 ( 2 sheets of plywood with no cutting and waste.)
I would have made the floor 8 X 8 if space permitted.
When building something like this, remember to try and use multiples of 4 as in 4 X 8, 8 X 12 etc. as easier to build and less waste.
Your new loft will look good I am sure and I hope you post a picture when completed.
Geo. D.
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Sound Rollers
43 posts
Sep 16, 2009
3:44 AM
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TheGame, I might fly fosters or culls out of one side of this loft, any birds that land on top before they trap I want to see.
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John
Last Edited by on Sep 16, 2009 3:50 AM
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CSRA
1774 posts
Sep 16, 2009
6:08 AM
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maybe u should divide it into sections
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rookie from ct
GOLD MEMBER
141 posts
Sep 16, 2009
6:41 AM
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Hay John plan your windows well because you might want to build your kit box attached to the loft faceing the most open sky.Good luck with them cant wait to see it full.Dennis
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RodSD
348 posts
Sep 16, 2009
10:38 PM
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I use water based exterior latex paint on my loft. They dry faster without that "paint" smell. It is easy to clean your brushes, too.
With respect to the framing, both might work unless your roof is heavy or you might have some heavy snows then I will use 2x4 instead.
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