dog house plans

The two most simple dog houses to build are the gable roof and the sloped roof. A sloped roof dog house will give your dog an area on top of the roof to lay. If your dog will lay on the roof, use plywood for the roof, you will not want to use shingles on the roof, shingles tend to get very hot during hot weather.

You can search online for free dog house plans. There are many different methods to build them. For good results, it is best to research and have step-by-step plans.

1. Begin by constructing the foundation. Build the foundation frame. The floor platform frame can be built with 2x4 pressure treated lumber. Next cut a piece of plywood the size of the frame, nail or screw two inch nails or screws through the plywood and into the platform frame.

2. The wall frame can be built with 2x2 lumber. Measure and cut top and bottom plates all the sides. Cut the wall studs, cut as many studs needed, and place about 16" apart. Nail or screw through the top and bottom plates and into the wall studs. Next cut and assemble the front and back wall frames, position between the side wall, nail or screw into the floor.

3. Measure and cut the plywood siding and nail or screw into the wall studs. Cut the door on the front siding. The door size will be determined by the size of your dog.

4. The roof frame can be built using 2x2 lumber. Cut a 2x2 ridge and the rafters. Screw the rafters into the wall top plates and the ridge. Next cut out plywood for the roof top. The plywood should exceed the frame at least three inches to give it an overhang.

5. You can install trim to give it a nicer appearance. Shingle the roof decking. Sand rough areas around the door. Paint or stain to complete the dog house. Click here to  read more info on dog house plans