A dog kennel roof can keep your dog dry, cool, and safe.
Most kennels do not come with a roof, but one can be added with a small amount of time and money. The roof will give your dog protection from rain, snow and heat, while keeping him in a safe area. A common kennel size is 8 by 10 feet. If your kennel is a different size, simply adjust the measurements. Remember, the roof needs to be 1 inch larger on all sides than the kennel itself to allow the roof frame to sit over the kennel.
Instructions
Preparation
1. Cut two 2-by-4s to 8 feet, 2 inches long. Mark as "A."
2. Cut three 2-by-4s to 9 feet, 11 inches long. Mark two as "B" and one as "C."
3. Cut a piece of sheet metal 8 feet, 4 inches by 10 feet, 4 inches. The ridges on the metal should lay perpendicular to "C."
4. Mark a point on both "A" pieces at the 4-foot point.
5. Lay "A" and "B" on edge to form a rectangle. "B" should be between the "A" pieces. Screw the pieces together.
6. Screw "C" on edge at the points marked on both "A" pieces.
7. Screw "D" on edge under the front "B." This will add extra height to the front and create a sloped roof for proper drainage.
8. Center the metal roofing over the frame. It should hang over the frame by 1 inch on all sides. Screw the roof down to both "B" pieces and to "C."
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