Building my Mews/Weathering

[tampamatt]

Well, I have finally gotten started on building my facility. It will be a combination mews/weathering almost identical to my sponsor's, although not as fancy as his is built into his deck. It will have solid walls to 4' above grade which will extend to 1' below garde to prevent digging by predators. One the north and west sides the solid walls will extend to the ceiling to protect form the wind that blows from that direction in winter. The other walls will be small plastic lattice. Half half the roof will be the same material and the other half will be shingled so the bird can get out of the weather. Here are some pics of my humble beginnings.

Supplies:


The site:


After clearing and leveling:

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Jul 8, 2008 9:12:48 GMT -5 tampamatt said:

One the north and west sides the solid walls will extend to the ceiling to protect form the wind that blows from that direction in winter.

I had to chuckle when I read that ;D I guess you'd have to be from the north to see the humor in it though

[tampamatt]

Oh I see the humor. I suppose I should replace winter with "only slightly cooler and less rainy than summer season". Erring on the side of caution I guess.

[Joby]

Come'on Dave, stop harassing the newbie. Those "cold' winter Florida winds can get downright nasty at 55 degrees!!! ;D
-Joby

[chrismt89]

lol and the gulf effect snow? sounds like your facility is gonna be alot like mine itll be neat to see how yours looks

[cody13]

LOL oyu people crack me up lol...It looks and sounds like its gonna be a lot like mine...

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Jul 8, 2008 16:24:08 GMT -5 Joby said:

Come'on Dave, stop harassing the newbie. Those "cold' winter Florida winds can get downright nasty at 55 degrees!!! ;D
-Joby

Don't forget about the wind chill factor. That would make it feel like about 45.

[chrismt89]

oh gosh i forgot about that dave maybe he should think about a heated mews

[UTLongWinger]

Looks like your well on your way! Looks good!

[tampamatt]

This weekend's progress:







The joist and roof will go up next weekend. After that all thats left are the walls and door. What we just finished was probably the hardest part.

[Deleted]

Man that seems like a lot of perches for the bird, but not much room to fly around. You're gonna go broke buying Daisy Mats ;D

Looks like a nice start.

[UTLongWinger]

Looks like its going to be quite sturdy!

[jkruer01]

Any more updates? I would love to see more pictures.

Jeremy

[tampamatt]

Unfurtunatly the HOA wasn't pleased with my little project, despite how well engineered and nice looking it was going to be. Plan B is a chain link weathering area and an indoor perching setup for nights and bad weather. Not as good but it will do the job. Oh well, getting inspected tommorow morning. Nosey neighbors and busy-body HOA members can't keep this man down!

[kenbro77]

Is that not a green house in your neighbors back yard? If so....why is that okay and a mews is not. HOA