Putting Siding On A Dog House

The sizes shown here are for reference only.

Putting siding on a dog house.

Measure cut and install the siding to the frame. Remember to include siding material for the side of the roof frame. Most hays and similar materials also rot quickly when they get wet and they don t offer any of the benefits wood shavings and other beddings do. 2 3 x2 11 1 2 45 deg beveled cut on top exterior siding side walls.

Installing shingles on a dog house is a simple process that requires just a few tools. A bit of decorative trim around the door and under the roof and it. It turns out vinyl siding is surprisingly easy to put on looks great but does cost a lot the total siding cost was as much as all the rest of the dog house. Material for the dog house exterior siding.

Attach the plywood to the main frame and roof frame of the dog house. Fasten everything with 1 1 4 inch deck screws. Your plywood siding will create the walls of your dog house and serve as a stabilizing force. However hay and straw can be used for adding insulation outside and underneath of a dog s house we just don t recommend putting any inside.

Take your pre measured plywood and attach it to the long sides of the dog house. Measure the frame for precise dimensions. After you ve framed the roof it s time to move on to attaching your plywood siding to the dog house. Use a jigsaw to cut the front door.

Use 1 2 inch plywood or another material of your choice for the siding.