Putting Up Cedar Siding On Dog House

The dog house illustrated here was designed for an average size dog.

Putting up cedar siding on dog house.

Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead. I cut each piece of siding to length but didn t worry too much about the exact fit since i would be adding trim on the corners. Measure the height on the corner from house roof to dormer roof and cut boards to fit. Some manufacturers claim they screw their siding.

The step by step process that we went through to put cedar siding on our tiny house from staining the boards to installation. An added benefit of cedar is that it is a natural insect repellent. Cedar and pine chips have insect repelling qualities which will help prevent fleas and other bugs from setting up shop in your dog s house and they provide great insulation and comfort for your dog too. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion.

The base or floor system is the foremost important panel section of any dog or cat. Each piece of siding is double nailed on all houses up to extra large. Overlapping cedar shingles add an element of charm to this medium size doghouse. The walls floor and trim are constructed of solid cedar making it naturally weather resistant and provides excellent insulation.

Out of the woods 185 955 views. Also added a partition inside to give jet and roo their own spaces. They have to because they use a wider lower grade siding that would curl if it wasn t screwed. Feel free to scale the dimensions up or down as necessary to accommodate your dog.

Cedar and pine chips also smell pretty good. The house should have a floor that sits far enough above the ground to prevent water from entering on the rainiest days. The best siding for your barn cabin and workshop board and batten duration. The video goes board by board w.

It also features an easy lift off roof for easy cleaning. The cedar tongue and groove siding was easy to work with and went together very well. Wood chips specifically those made from cedar or pine are another safe option for most dogs. Put molding on the corners and around the window for wood siding either planks or shakes or shingles.

Raising the floor will also isolate it from the cold ground in the winter. Extra large and up are tripled nailed.