Little Cottage Cozy Cottage Kennel Assembly Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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Cozy Cottage Kennel

Repeat on the opposite (i.e., front) end of the

structure.

After the floor is square, fasten the joist to the

center runner with 2 1/2” screws going in on an

angle.

Install 4x8 CDX plywood. Use angles and make

sure plywood is flush with 2x4 and fasten with 1

1/2” screws every 8”.

Locate and review your packaging list and

identify all construction materials.

Continue installing walls.

Locate the first wall panel and set in place.

Make sure the wall is flush with the edge of the

floor and fasten with 2 1/2” screws.

Summary of Contents for Cozy Cottage Kennel

Page 1: ...erlin OH 44610 330 893 4212 www cottagekits com 2007 2008 Little Cottage Co Cozy Cottage Kennel Tools Needed Cordless Drill 12V or higher 2 square drive bit Hammer 6 Step ladder Tape Measure Square ut...

Page 2: ...r buy list for specific contents which will vary by unit Now layout your 4x4 runners Lay them out 8 outside to outside and 1 in the middle as shown Install treated 2x4 as shown Fasten treated 2x4 rim...

Page 3: ...nter runner with 2 1 2 screws going in on an angle Install 4x8 CDX plywood Use angles and make sure plywood is flush with 2x4 and fasten with 1 1 2 screws every 8 Locate and review your packaging list...

Page 4: ...stalling panels per diagram Fasten corners every 8 to 10 inches with 1 1 4 black head screw Fasten panels on bottom with 1 1 4 black head screws every 8 to 10 inches Install duratemp strip and fasten...

Page 5: ...ext install 4x4 post and use angles to make flush with outside corners Fasten with 2 1 2 screws on an angle Install 2x6 top plate with trim as shown Fasten with 2 1 2 screws every 16 Measure 3 as show...

Page 6: ...gable with 2 1 2 screws to tie together Next set the gable in place on the top of the wall Use your angle and make sure the wall and the gable are flush and fasten with 2 1 2 screws Continue with gabl...

Page 7: ...opposite end where the gable is installed on the top of the 4x4 post Use your angle and make sure the peak is flush Fasten with 2 1 2 screw Secure the gable with 2 1 2 screws to tie the gable togethe...

Page 8: ...with 2 1 2 screws Install trim at the door and fasten with 2 1 2 screws Install 2x3 s for door braces and fasten with 2 1 2 screws Install the 2x3 on the top of the door opening to strengthen the gabl...

Page 9: ...e where the door will go has a notch Use your angle where the notch is for the child door to make sure it is flush and fasten with decking screws Use the floor spacer for gaps to install flooring unti...

Page 10: ...p siding strip and fasten with 1 1 4 scews Install the child door trim Fasten with 2 1 2 screws Install the door stop and fasten with 1 1 4 screws Make sure you have 20 from the siding to the 4x4 and...

Page 11: ...hild door Install the door on the top of the spacer bar and center the door opening Fasten hinges with 2 1 2 black heads Install the child door latch Install the aluminum corner trim and fasten with s...

Page 12: ...ge 11 61 62 63 64 65 66 Measure 26 1 2 against siding to the outside panel Next install the top panel as shown and fasten with screw and washer into 2x2 Attach panels with clips as shown Install insid...

Page 13: ...2 Continue installing as shown on picture 83 Install adult door on top of trim and fasten with 2 1 2 screws Install door spacer bar for adult door installation Install bottom door first and center doo...

Page 14: ...7 2008 Little Cottage Co Page 13 73 74 75 76 77 78 Locate roof rafters Use wooden gussets to tie rafters together and fasten with 1 1 4 screws Continue from picture 94 Install strike plate as shown Fa...

Page 15: ...with the edge of the 2x6 top plate Fasten with 2 1 2 screw on each side from an angle Also install 1 2 1 2 screw from the bottom of the 2x6 into the rafter Truss layout Measure 3 from the edge of the...

Page 16: ...ottage Co Page 15 85 86 87 88 89 90 Top plates are marked off where trusses need to be placed Install dormer as shown Fasten dormer with 2 1 2 screws Fasten T bar with 2 1 2 screw Install T bar as sho...

Page 17: ...Co Page 16 91 92 93 94 95 96 Next measure 35 from 2x3 to dormer as shown Fasten with 2 1 2 screws Install sheeting as shown Fasten bottom corner with 1 1 4 screw fasten opposite bottom corner with 1 1...

Page 18: ...top to the bottom and mark off with the pencil Install valley plate along the pencil mark as shown Next install the dormer OSB sheeting Continue installing sheeting with 2 1 2 screws Use your tape mea...