Dog House

Give your pet a sturdy shelter from the elements.

Photography by Brian Francis

Dog House
General Instructions

Cut and label the parts as needed, using the Cut List and Cutting Diagram as guides and adjusting for fit.

  1. Build the foundation/floor panel assembly.
    • Attach the (01) foundation boards to the (02) crosspieces using glue and 3-inch screws as shown in Figure 1.
    • Turn the grooved side of the (03) floor panel face down, and attach it to the foundation assembly with glue and 1 5/8-inch screws.
  2. Attach the corners and side panels.
    • Cut a 14-degree angle on the top end of the (04) front corner supports and (05) back corner supports.
    • Referring to the (06) side panel detail, cut a 14-degree angle along the top edges to provide the proper slope for the roof.
    • Trace an outline of the automatic foundation vents onto the (06) side panels, and cut them out with a jigsaw.
    • Attach the (04) front corner supports and the (05) back corner supports to the (06) side panels using glue and 1 5/8-inch screws, making sure the top of the supports are flush with the tops of the (06) side panels. Note: The (06) side panels extend 5/8 inch past the bottom edge of the supports so that the (03) floor panel is concealed.
    • Attach the support/side panel assemblies to the foundation/floor panel assembly using glue and 1 5/8-inch screws as shown in Figure 2.
  3. Attach the front and back panels.
    • Using a jigsaw, cut an opening in the (07) front panel for the pet door per the manufacturer's instructions.
    • Attach the (07) front panel and the (08) back panel to the front and back corner supports using glue and 1 5/8-inch screws as shown in Figure 3.
  4. Add the cleats, canopy, canopy supports, vents, and pet door.
    • Attach the (09) cleats to the (07) front panel using construction adhesive and wire brads (see Figure 4).
    • Referring to the (10) canopy support detail, cut a 6-inch radius on the bottom end of the (10) canopy supports and a 14-degree slope along the top end. Attach the (10) canopy supports to the (09) cleats with construction adhesive and wire brads.
    • Attach the (11) canopy to the (10) canopy supports with glue and wire brads. Adjust the length of the (11) canopy as needed to accommodate the pet door.
    • Apply a bead of caulk to the joint between the (11) canopy and the (07) front panel.
    • Attach the automatic foundation vents, and install the pet door per the manufacturer's instructions.
  5. Attach the roof and trim.
    • Attach the (12) roof panel to the assembly with glue and 1 5/8-inch screws so that it overhangs the (07) front panel and (06) side panels by 3/4 inch. Drive the screws through the (12) roof panel into the (04) front corner supports and (05) back corner supports.
    • Scribe and cut the (13) barge boards to length with a 14-degree cut on each end. Attach the (13) barge boards to the (06) side panels with glue and wire brads (see Figure 5).
    • Scribe and cut the (14) fascia boards to length. Attach them to the (07) front panel and (08) back panel with glue and wire brads.
  6. Apply finishing touches.
    • Fill all holes with stainable wood filler, sand, prime, and paint. Allow to dry.
    • Attach the asphalt shingles to the (12) roof panel using construction adhesive. Do not use roofing nails-they can penetrate the (12) roof panel and may be dangerous for your pet.
Illustration

Dog House

Cut List
Part Material Size (in inches) Quantity
(01) foundation boards 2 x 4 x 8 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 45 1/4 2
(02) crosspieces 2 x 4 x 8 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 26 1/4 3
(03) floor panel plywood siding 19/32 x 29 1/4 x 45 1/4 1
(04) front corner supports 2 x 4 x 8 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 32 13/16 2
(05) back corner supports 2 x 4 x 8 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 25 7/8 2
(06) side panels plywood siding 19/32 x 33 7/16 x 29 1/4 2
(07) front panel plywood siding 19/32 x 33 5/8 x 46 1/2 1
(08) back panel plywood siding 19/32 x 26 1/8 x 46 1/2 1
(09) cleats 1 x 6 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 24 2
(10) canopy supports 1 x 8 x 6 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 30 3/16 2
(11) canopy plywood siding 19/32 x 9 x 23 1
(12) roof panel plywood siding 19/32 x 35 7/8 x 48 1
(13) barge boards 1 x 6 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 34 7/16 2
(14) fascia boards 1 x 6 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 48 2

Finished Dimensions

Height: 37 3/4 inches
Depth: 37 3/4 inches
Width: 48 inches

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Project Details
Skillset: Intermediate
Tools
  • Table saw (or circular saw with a straightedge guide)
  • Jigsaw
  • Miter saw (or handsaw with miter box)
  • Power sander and various grits of sandpaper
  • Drill/driver with bits
  • Pneumatic nailer (or hammer with nail set)
  • Compass
  • Clamps
  • Caulking gun
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
Lumber *
  • 1 board, 1 x 6 x 8
  • 1 board, 1 x 8 x 6
  • 3 boards, 2 x 4 x 8
  • 2 sheets of T 1-11 plywood siding, 19/32 x 4 x 8
Hardware and Supplies
  • 1 bundle 3-tab asphalt shingles
  • 2 automatic foundation vents
  • 1 pet door
  • 1 box (3-inch) screws
  • 1 box (1 5/8-inch) screws
  • 1 box (#18 x 1 1/4-inch) wire brads
  • Heavy-duty construction adhesive
  • Caulk
  • Stainable wood filler (PL)
  • Wood glue (Titebond III)
  • 1 quart primer (Valspar House & Trim Primer)
  • 1 quart paint (Valspar Ultra Premium, Milestone 6007-1B, semi-gloss)
  • 1 quart paint (Valspar Ultra Premium, Brown Velvet 1011-10, semi-gloss)

*Availability varies by market. Treated southern yellow pine, cedar, and redwood are appropriate for this project.

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