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This step by step woodworking project is about extra large dog house plans free. If you have a large dog and you want to build an appropriate outdoor shelter for it, then you should check out my free plans. I have designed this dog house with lean to roof, creating an extremely sturdy structure with a neat appearance. My plans come with step by step instructions and you can easily adjust all the dimensions to suit your needs. See my other DIY projects HERE.

We recommend you to invest in the best materials you could afford. Therefore, you should buy weather-resistant lumber, such as pine or cedar. Always take accurate measurements before adjusting the size of the components at the proper size. Drill pilot holes trough the components before inserting the wood screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Large Dog House – Step by step Plans

Building an extra large dog house

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long, 5 pieces – 33″ long JOISTS
B – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 36″x48″ long FLOOR
C – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 29″ long, 3 pieces – 27 1/4″ long 2xSIDE WALL
D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long, 7 pieces – 27 1/4″ long BACK WALL
E – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long, 6 pieces – 36″ long FRONT WALL

8 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
8 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 6′
1 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x4′
2 1/2″ screws, 3 1/2″ screws, 1 5/8″ screws
4d nails, 16d nails
wood filler , wood glue, stain/paint

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Time

One Day

Extra Large Dog House Plans – Free DIY Plans

Building the floor frame

The first step of the project is to build the frame for the floor of the dog house. Cut the joists from 2×4 lumber and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Drill pilot holes through the rim joists and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components.

Attaching the floor

Attach the 3/4″ plywood floor to the frame. Align the edges flush, drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws into place. Leave no gaps between the components.

Front wall – Frame

Continue the project by assembling the frame of the front wall. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs. Make sure you take accurate measurements before fitting the components into place.

Side walls – Frame

Build the side walls for the dog house from 2×4 lumber. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs.

Back wall – Frame

Use the techniques described above to build the back wall.

Assembling the dog house frame

Fit the wall frames to the floor of the large dog house. Make sure the edges are flush, then drill pilot holes through the bottom plates and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the joists. In addition, you have to secure the adjacent walls together tightly using 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure the corners are square for a professional result.

Large Dog House Plan

Make sure you take a look over PART 2 of the large dog house project, so you learn how to build the roof and how to attach the exterior walls.

Large Dog House Plans – Front View

This large dog house is a project that any diy-er can make with minimum effort. In addition, you can make a few adjustments to my plans and add insulation to the walls, floor and roof of the shelter. There are many upgrades you can make to these plans, so they suit your needs perfectly.

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