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Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual
Tools Needed:
-Cordless Drill (12V or higher)
-#2 Square Drive Bit
-Hammer
-6' Step Ladder
-Tape Measure
-Square utility knife
w/ blade & hook blade
-Speed Square
-5/16" Wood Drill bit
®
Little Cottage Co.
PO Box 455
Berlin, OH 44610
330-893-4212
www.cottagekits.com
© 2011 Little Cottage Co.
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- Page 1 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Tools Needed: -Cordless Drill (12V or higher) -#2 Square Drive Bit -Hammer -6’ Step Ladder -Tape Measure -Square utility knife w/ blade & hook blade -Speed Square -5/16” Wood Drill bit ® Little Cottage Co.
- Page 2 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Starting with treated 4x4’s as shown. There are 5 Next layout 2x4’s for floor joist. runners divided up as shown. Use square to make sure joist is flush on top of Joists are secured to rim.
- Page 3 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Continue all the way out around as shown so Next make sure 4x4’s are positioned in place 2x4 is flush with 4x4 and secure with 2 1/2” and secure with 2 1/2” screws as shown.
- Page 4 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Secure all outside edges as shown. Start at corner as shown. Use square to make sure plywood is flush and secure with 1 1/4” screws as shown. We recommend inserting 1 1/4” screws every Continue with floor until plywood is complete.
- Page 5 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Repeat from last picture. Set wall up and apply pressure on outside as shown. Also make sure wall is flush on end as shown. Secure with 2 1/2” screws. Apply Pressure on outside and secure with 2 Continue with walls as shown.
- Page 6 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Next install top plates. Make sure plates are Locate 2x8 Top Plate. flush on inside and at end as shown. Secure with 2 1/2” screws. Continue with top plates and make sure it is Top Plates are complete.
- Page 7 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Make sure rafter is flush with 2x6 top plate and While applying pressure on outside, secure wall secure with 2 1/2” screws. with 2 1/2” screws. Next install other section of gable wall. This is where the window opening meets. Make sure plates are flush, secure with 2 1/2”...
- Page 8 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Use square to make sure 2x’s are flush as Insert 2x4 as shown. shown and secure with 2 1/2” screw. Secure all loose 2x4’s with 2 1/2” screws as Also insert 2 1/2” screw from bottom of header shown.
- Page 9 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Next secure the bottom edge all the way around Next install front panels where adult door is. with 1 1/4” screws 8” on center. Repeat from back wall. Apply pressure on the outside as shown and secure with 2 1/2”...
- Page 10 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Now secure wall if opening is 36” Make sure you have a 36” opening. Center ridge for roof. Make sure 2x4’s don’t Install 2x4 above door brace. Repeat from splice same as 2x6. back wall.
- Page 11 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Next flip 2x6 over and install 2x4 on bottom Continue with 2x4’s on 2x6 side as shown. Next install ridge as shown. Make sure bottom is flush. Secure with 2 1/2” screws on each end.
- Page 12 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Install top first and secure with 2 1/2” screws. Locate Rafters. 2x8 Top Plate is marked where to install truss. Once top is secured go to next picture for details. Once truss is in position secure with 2 1/2”...
- Page 13 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Locate 1x6 sheeting for roof. Trusses are all in place and ready for 1x6 sheeting. Make sure bottom of 1x6 is flush with 2x8 Top Start with short piece. 1x6 needs to overhang Plate as shown.
- Page 14 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Continue with 1x6 roof layout. Start second row with short piece. Continue going over the top as shown. Continue going over the top as shown. Make sure both ends measure close to Continue coming down from the top as the same at bottom.
- Page 15 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Next remove 2x3 braces on inside from Install last piece which had to be rafters. ripped. Next locate the collar ties. They are cut This is what the inside looks like when on each end.
- Page 16 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Locate rafter trim. Secure with 2 1/2” screws as shown. You will have to bend it according to Next place rafter trim. the roof. Continue fastening rafter trim with 1 1/4” Use square to make sure rafter trim is screws as needed.
- Page 17 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Repeat with rafter trim. Continue with rafter trim. This is what it should look like on top Locate 30x36 window. peak of roof. Make sure window is centered in Securing window with 1 1/4” screw.
- Page 18 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Place first piece of trim as shown. Locate window trim. Secure with 1 1/4” screws as needed. This shows how the trim needs to be placed. Continue with trim. Repeat from other side. Construction Manual ©...
- Page 19 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Measure 3” as shown at short point. Next install bottom piece. Continue with window trim. Secure with 1 1/4” screw. Locate chicken ramp. Window trim is complete. Construction Manual © 2011 Little Cottage Co. Page 18...
- Page 20 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Find center mark at chicken hole. Place ramp as shown. Ramp is complete. Keep hinge flush on top of trim as shown and secure with 1 1/4” screws. When ramp is not in use. Locate outside corner trim.
- Page 21 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Secure corner with 1 1/4” screws every Install outside corner trim and secure. 8” on center. Place 3x36 trim below door. Locate 3x36 LP Smart siding strip. Secure with 1 1/4” screws. Locate trim for top of door.
- Page 22 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Make sure trim is center with opening. Place trim as shown. Locate door. Secure with 1 1/4” screws as needed. Use 2 1/4” black headed screws to Place door as shown. secure hinge. Construction Manual ©...
- Page 23 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Continue inserting screws. Fill all holes with screws. Install latches as shown. Locate door latch. Secure with 1 1/4” screws as shown. Use square and make sure latch doesn’t overhang trim. Construction Manual © 2011 Little Cottage Co.
- Page 24 Round Roof Chicken Coop Next install drip edge. Next install latch to keep door shut. Start with starter strips. Cut drip edge off as shown. Install shingles as shown and secure Continue with shingling. with 3/4” nails. Construction Manual © 2011 Little Cottage Co.
- Page 25 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Make sure shingles are cut off at 1/2” Continue with Shingling as shown. over the edge of the roof. After both sides are 3/4 ways up as Shingle to here on first side and repeat shown.
- Page 26 Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual Your shingle cap is 12” wide so you run a chalk line 5 3/4” from ridge as shown. Start off with a 12” tar strip as shown. Your finished product! Continue with caps as shown all the way to the end.