Making Roof Dog House

Plan for a dog house.

Making roof dog house.

Prep work and construction step 1. With a gable roof the dog house can be waterproofed and decorated however you choose. The roof substructure this would be something like plywood on top of structural joists and beams. It may even match the roof on your home.

Keep it vented airflow in hot weather will keep your dog from overheating and avoid mold or ice formation in chilly or humid conditions. It is what we are. It will make a functional dog house attractive. 2 x 4 x 8 for framing.

An open doorway or vents in the roof can do the trick. Roof coverings aka dog house roof materials 1. Constructing a gable roof on top of the dog house is an option. Create the left and right wall framing.

Building an attractive and safe dog house doesn t have to be a complicated project. Create the back wall framing. 2 sheets of 2400mm x 600mm cement sheeting roughly 7 10 5 x 2 1 sheet of 2400mm x 1200mm x 3 mm plywood roughly 7 10 5 x 4 x 2 lawnmower wheels or similar wheels for portability 2 galv hinges. Strips of wood trim.

Keep it off the ground. The roof covering think of this as the skin. Typically you want your dog to have enough room to stand up turn around and lie down while stretched out completely.