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A 4ft x 4ft framed dog house with a sloped, shingled roof — sized for a large breed.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Floor frame ends | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 45" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Front wall studs, tall | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 48" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Front wall studs, short | 5 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 44 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back wall studs, tall | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 48" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back wall studs, short | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 38 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side wall studs A | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 45" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side wall studs B 7.5° angle both ends. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 45 5/8" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side wall studs C 7.5° angle one end. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 44 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side wall studs D 7.5° angle one end. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 41 5/16" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side wall studs E 7.5° angle one end. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 38 7/16" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Roof ridge 7.5° angle both ends — ties the two side wall slopes together at the peak. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 45 5/8" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft Floor frame. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Construction lumber, 2x2, 8 ft Wall frames and roof ridge. | 9 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft Exterior trim. | 5 each | ☐ |
| T1-11 exterior siding, 4x8 sheet Cut into the front, back, and two side wall panels. | 2 sheet | ☐ |
| 3/4" plywood, 4x4 sheet Floor deck. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" plywood, 4x4 sheet Roof deck. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Asphalt shingles, roofing felt, and drip edge A real shingled roof, not a shortcut — it's what actually keeps the inside dry. | 1 bundle | ☐ |
| Galvanized nails, assorted | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Combination Square, Drill / Driver. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft, 3/4" plywood, 4x4 sheet
Assemble the floor frame from the 2x4 sides and ends, then cut and screw down the 3/4" plywood floor deck.
Get the frame square here — it's the reference every wall frame above it registers off of.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x2, 8 ft
Build the front and back wall stud frames flat on the ground from the 2x2 studs per the cut list, then stand them on the floor deck and screw them down.
Tools: Circular Saw, Combination Square, Drill / Driver. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x2, 8 ft
Cut the side wall studs, angling the ends 7.5° exactly where the cut list calls for it — these angles are what create the roof slope, so cut one test piece and check the angle before running the rest.
Assemble each side frame flat, then stand both between the front and back walls and screw them in.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x2, 8 ft
Cut the 2x2 ridge piece with a 7.5° angle on both ends and install it at the peak, tying the two side wall slopes together.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 8 ft, T1-11 exterior siding, 4x8 sheet, Galvanized nails, assorted
Cut the T1-11 siding panels to fit the front, back, and side wall frames and nail them on. Add the 1x4 trim boards around the corners and openings to hide the raw plywood edges.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1/2" plywood, 4x4 sheet, Asphalt shingles, roofing felt, and drip edge, Galvanized nails, assorted
Cut and install the 1/2" plywood roof deck over the ridge and side walls. Roll out roofing felt, install drip edge along the eaves, then shingle from the bottom edge up, overlapping each course.
Don't skip the felt underlayment to save time — it's the difference between a roof that sheds water and one that just slows it down.