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Core Structure:
Upper Level
(1) 3’ x3’ Core Square
(prefabricated)
(2) 20 ½” Fixed Panel Units
(16) 1 5/8” screws
(to fasten the core)
(8) 1 ¼” screws
(to fasten the fixed panels)
The final portion of the Core is built in this section. The upper level Core Square is installed, along with
the two upper Fixed Panel units. Once this section is complete your coop will really start looking like a
structure!
Place a 20 ½” Fixed Panel Unit (which you assembled earlier) on
top of the Middle Core Square. Clamp to a post so that it
doesn’t fall down.
Important:
The upper Fixed Panel and the lower Fixed
Screen are on the same side of the coop. The Screen makes up
the lower portion of the side, and the Panel makes up the
upper portion of the side.
On the opposite side from the Fixed Panel Unit you just
clamped, place the other 20 ½” Fixed Panel Unit on top of the
Middle Core Square. Clamp it to a post, as you did in the
previous step.
Note:
Having these Fixed Panel Units temporarily held in
place allows you to more easily install the Upper Core Square.
Slide the 3’ x 3’ upper Core Square through the four posts until
it sits on top of the two clamped Fixed Panel Units.
Using a small level, ensure that the Upper Core Square is level.