I have an all metal aviary the breeding area is constructed of flat sheet metal and it is getting so hot in that area I have thought of putting another roof on top of the leaving a gap between the new roof and the original roof would anyone have any ideas of what materials I should use
Aviary roof
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Any material you use will get hot, you could try laying a sheet of celotex on the roof and weighing it down with bricks to see if that helps as it is reflective.
What about using a heat reflective paint,may help a bit and give a better appearance.
How big is the roof?
Drap a large towel/dust sheet weighted down, then hose the sheet down every morning until the hot weather has passed. It won't be long.
Andy
Drap a large towel/dust sheet weighted down, then hose the sheet down every morning until the hot weather has passed. It won't be long.
Andy
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Can I put pir on top of the roof as if I put it inside the birds would chew it
yes but you will then have to lay a weatherproof roof on top of it. It would probably last for this summer otherwise.
I suppose Shed Felt would do. It is "mineralised" with green grit which I think is supposed to make it last longer than the old tilers' felt.
Felt roofs don't last very long.
There may be some sheet roofing material, maybe a white corrugated, that would do better.
I suppose Shed Felt would do. It is "mineralised" with green grit which I think is supposed to make it last longer than the old tilers' felt.
Felt roofs don't last very long.
There may be some sheet roofing material, maybe a white corrugated, that would do better.
Thanks for all your help I’m going to look at the pir insulation
If you are not bothered about aesthetics then you could just weigh the pir down with some old bricks.
Many thanks for a great idea I used 50 mm and covered it with tarpaulin it has made a great difference
No problem! Thanks for the feedback
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