Making Roof Dog House

The base structure you can think of this as your skeleton.

Making roof dog house.

The roof substructure this would be something like plywood on top of structural joists and beams. Building an attractive and safe dog house doesn t have to be a complicated project. Plan for a dog house. The roof covering think of this as the skin.

It will make a functional dog house attractive. Create the back wall framing. Keep it off the ground. Strips of wood trim.

An open doorway or vents in the roof can do the trick. Keep it vented airflow in hot weather will keep your dog from overheating and avoid mold or ice formation in chilly or humid conditions. Constructing a gable roof on top of the dog house is an option. It is what we are.

You can think of. Roof coverings aka dog house roof materials 1. With a gable roof the dog house can be waterproofed and decorated however you choose. Prep work and construction step 1.

It may even match the roof on your home. Typically you want your dog to have enough room to stand up turn around and lie down while stretched out completely. 2 x 4 x 8 for framing.