Step 4 rafters.
													
																	How to build a roof for a dog house. 
									
	
		
	
																	The roof keeps your pooch safe and sheltered from the elements such as cold and driving rain. 
																	Step 2 ridge board stud. 
																	You need to make the dog house roomy enough for the dog to be comfortable in. 
																	Dog house roof building. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Step 1 take the necessary measurements. 
																	How to build a gable roof for your dog house. 
																	Start off by measuring the dog. 
																	Step 5 secure the rafters. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Make sure you center the plywood piece to the rafters before inserting the screws into place. 
																	Building a dog house with a flat roof can be an enjoyable and relatively easy task that all the family can take part in so as to provide a cute accommodation for their dog. 
																	Building the roof of the dog house. 
																	Assuming the dog house is. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	That s why it s essential to make sure you ve done your research. 
																	With the dog house built begin by taking the proper measurements with the tape measure. 
																	Cut a piece of 3 4 plywood at the dimensions shown in the diagram and secure it to the rafters with 1 1 4 screws. 
																	The dog house roof is an essential part of the dog house build process. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Step 1 take measurements.