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21st July 2008, 11:29 AM
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Ah, yes that is very good advice! I will be defiantly taking that one.
Well I ran into a bit of problems this weekend. I figured that it was all too close to the fence. We are replacing the fence soon and having a pigeon coop in the way was just not a good plan,...so we had to move the whole thing. Re-level, square and what not. Then problem # 2 came up...now there is a tree in the way lol. So we got the floor in and 2 walls up, but the wall on the right is just there temporarily so the other 2 wouldn't fall over. That tree is coming down! And I pray things work out from there.   
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24th July 2008, 08:19 PM
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i think once you get past that tree issue you will be well on your way .. so hope everything goes smoothly once you ask that tree to make way for the birds
 cant wait to see the rest of your progress as it unfolds 
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21st September 2008, 07:27 PM
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PigeonLoftProgress 001.jpg
It's a slow process. We really don't know what were are doing. Tiral and error all the way. But you can see inside we have the siding. Just need to figure out the best place for windows and do you guys have helpful advice on the triangle shape spaces at the peaks of the roof. Should they be filled in with wood or hardware cloth for ventallation?
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21st September 2008, 07:42 PM
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It sure doesn't look like you don't know what you're doing. It's looking real good. I'm no expert on the building of lofts, but I would think the hardware cloth for ventillation would be a good idea. I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be in to share ideas with you. But it is looking great.
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21st September 2008, 11:44 PM
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Cover with wood but place a vent on it. Something like this would be good.  or 
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22nd September 2008, 04:34 AM
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I am actually using those along the base of 2 of the loft walls. They are very cheap at Lowes. They have the vent part on one side and a very small meshed screen on the other to keep critters out. They are wonderful loft additions. I think I have decided to board up one of the peaks (that will have the window on the storage area side) and keep a bit of the top of the other peak side screened. It will give it a top to bottom cross ventillaation system. And there is a fence on the side where it will be open so there wont be a constant draft but good air flow.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio.../LO&lpage=none Last edited by GimpieLover; 22nd September 2008 at 04:42 AM.
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7th October 2008, 01:54 AM
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Most recent picture of loft. Its commin together slowely. I still havent decided on where the windows will go yet.
 I just can't wait to get all the siding on and start painting It's getting so close to moving the birds in I am so excited!
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7th October 2008, 07:27 AM
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Looking Good...Hi Gimpie... Your loft is coming along nicely !!! Your birds are going to really enjoy all that room, especially with the outdoor flight area you are planning... Looks like I had better get going on my loft soon... There is a distinct hint of fall in the air this morning...  Keep-em-Flying... Dr.E... 
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7th October 2008, 02:29 PM
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I'm excited for you. It's looking great! I can hardly wait to see where you put the windows, and how it looks with paint and siding. I forgot.........did you say how many windows you were going to have?
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7th October 2008, 02:40 PM
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Personally, I just hate to see trees comin' down...
Has anyone ever built a loft AROUND a tree - with the tree actually "inside" the loft?? Just a thought and strictly my opinion... Shi
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7th October 2008, 02:45 PM
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I would imagine that you would just build it like a tree fort
modified for the birds
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