Large dog house plans for a sloped roof style dog house. This dog house measures 4′ wide and 4′ deep.
Plans include free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), step-by-step illustrated instructions, measurements, cutting list, and shopping list.
1 1/2″ finishing nails
3 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4’x4′
1 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4’x3′ 6″
1 – 3/4″ plywood – 4’x4′
1 – 1/2″ plywood – 4’x4′
5 – 1×4 – 8′ cut to size (trim)
The dog house floor frame is built using 2×4’s.
Cut two 2×4’s to 4′ long and two 2×4’s to 3′ 9″ long.
Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut a 3/4″ plywood to 4’x4′ for the floor deck.
Install using 1 1/2″ nails
The dog house frame is built using 2×2 lumber.
Cut two 2×2’s to 4′ long for the front wall frame and three 2×2’s to 3′ 8 1/4″ long.
Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut two 2×2’s to 4′ long and three 2×2’s to 3′ 2 1/4″ for the back wall frame. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Side wall frame assembly.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 9″ long.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 9 5/8″ long, both ends will have a 7.5 degree angle cut.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 8 1/4″ long, one end will have a 7.5 degree angle cut.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 5 5/16″ long, one end will have a 7.5 degree angle cut.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 2 7/16″ long, one end will have a 7.5 degree angle cut.
Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Install the frame as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails. Nail through the frame and into the floor.
Cut a 2×2 to 3′ 9 5/8″ long and 7.5 degree angle cuts on both ends. Install to the roof as shown above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut three pieces of t1-11 exterior siding to 4′ for the front and sides. Cut one piece of t1-11 exterior siding to 4’x3′ 6″ for the back siding. Install using 1 1/2″ finishing nails.
Once the siding has been installed cut the side siding to shape.
Cut door entrance for the front.
Cut a piece of 1/2″ plywood to 4’x4′ for the roof deck and install with 1 1/2″ nails.
Finish this dog house project by installing 1×4 trim. Measure and cut trim to size for the top, corners and door entrance.
Install the drip edge, roofing felt, and shingles.
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