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Round Roof Chicken Coop Manual

Construction Manual              © 2011 Little Cottage Co.                       Page 12

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Trusses are all in place and ready for 1x6 

sheeting.

Locate 1x6 sheeting for roof.

Start with short piece. 1x6 needs to overhang 

6” from siding. Secure with 2 1/2” screws.

Make sure bottom of 1x6 is flush with 2x8 Top 

Plate as shown.

Continue with 1x6 sheeting and keep bottom 

flush with 2x8 as shown.

Install second piece and it will come out that is 

will overhang.

Summary of Contents for Round Roof Chicken Coop

Page 1: ...93 4212 www cottagekits com 2011 Little Cottage Co 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...

Page 2: ...ed 4x4 s as shown There are 5 runners divided up as shown Next layout 2x4 s for floor joist Use square to make sure joist is flush on top of rim as shown and secure with 2 1 2 screws Joists are secure...

Page 3: ...o 2x4 is flush with 4x4 and secure with 2 1 2 screws Next make sure 4x4 s are positioned in place and secure with 2 1 2 screws as shown Next measure from corner to corner to make sure floor is square...

Page 4: ...Start at corner as shown Use square to make sure plywood is flush and secure with 1 1 4 screws as shown Secure all outside edges as shown Continue with floor until plywood is complete We recommend ins...

Page 5: ...and apply pressure on outside as shown Also make sure wall is flush on end as shown Secure with 2 1 2 screws Repeat from last picture Continue with walls as shown Apply Pressure on outside and secure...

Page 6: ...x8 Top Plate Next install top plates Make sure plates are flush on inside and at end as shown Secure with 2 1 2 screws Continue with top plates and make sure it is flush on inside as shown Top Plates...

Page 7: ...secure wall with 2 1 2 screws Make sure rafter is flush with 2x6 top plate and secure with 2 1 2 screws Next install other section of gable wall This is where the window opening meets Make sure plates...

Page 8: ...2x4 as shown Use square to make sure 2x s are flush as shown and secure with 2 1 2 screw Also insert 2 1 2 screw from bottom of header up into 2x4 as shown Secure all loose 2x4 s with 2 1 2 screws as...

Page 9: ...ecure the bottom edge all the way around with 1 1 4 screws 8 on center Next install front panels where adult door is Repeat from back wall Apply pressure on the outside as shown and secure with 2 1 2...

Page 10: ...1 52 53 54 Make sure you have a 36 opening Now secure wall if opening is 36 Install 2x4 above door brace Repeat from back wall Center ridge for roof Make sure 2x4 s don t splice same as 2x6 Lay out 2x...

Page 11: ...Little Cottage Co Page 10 55 56 57 58 59 60 Next flip 2x6 over and install 2x4 on bottom side as shown Continue with 2x4 s on 2x6 Make sure bottom is flush Next install ridge as shown Install with 2x...

Page 12: ...62 63 64 65 66 Locate Rafters Install top first and secure with 2 1 2 screws Once top is secured go to next picture for details 2x8 Top Plate is marked where to install truss Once truss is in position...

Page 13: ...ready for 1x6 sheeting Locate 1x6 sheeting for roof Start with short piece 1x6 needs to overhang 6 from siding Secure with 2 1 2 screws Make sure bottom of 1x6 is flush with 2x8 Top Plate as shown Co...

Page 14: ...ge Co Page 13 73 74 75 76 77 78 Start second row with short piece Continue with 1x6 roof layout Continue going over the top as shown Continue going over the top as shown Continue coming down from the...

Page 15: ...ad to be ripped Next remove 2x3 braces on inside from rafters This is what the inside looks like when braces are removed Next locate the collar ties They are cut on each end Locate the center mark on...

Page 16: ...86 87 88 89 90 Secure with 2 1 2 screws as shown Locate rafter trim Next place rafter trim You will have to bend it according to the roof Use square to make sure rafter trim is flush on bottom as show...

Page 17: ...age Co Page 16 91 92 93 94 95 96 This is what it should look like on top peak of roof Repeat with rafter trim Continue with rafter trim Locate 30x36 window Make sure window is centered in opening and...

Page 18: ...ction Manual 2011 Little Cottage Co Page 17 97 98 99 100 101 102 Locate window trim Place first piece of trim as shown This shows how the trim needs to be placed Secure with 1 1 4 screws as needed Con...

Page 19: ...Construction Manual 2011 Little Cottage Co Page 18 103 104 105 106 107 108 Next install bottom piece Measure 3 as shown at short point Secure with 1 1 4 screw Continue with window trim Window trim is...

Page 20: ...al 2011 Little Cottage Co Page 19 109 110 111 112 113 114 Place ramp as shown Find center mark at chicken hole Keep hinge flush on top of trim as shown and secure with 1 1 4 screws Ramp is complete Wh...

Page 21: ...1 Little Cottage Co Page 20 115 116 117 118 Install outside corner trim and secure Secure corner with 1 1 4 screws every 8 on center Locate 3x36 LP Smart siding strip Place 3x36 trim below door Secure...

Page 22: ...ction Manual 2011 Little Cottage Co Page 21 121 122 123 124 125 126 Place trim as shown Make sure trim is center with opening Secure with 1 1 4 screws as needed Locate door Place door as shown Use 2 1...

Page 23: ...Manual 2011 Little Cottage Co Page 22 127 128 129 130 131 132 Fill all holes with screws Continue inserting screws Locate door latch Install latches as shown Use square and make sure latch doesn t ove...

Page 24: ...oop Construction Manual 2011 Little Cottage Co Page 23 Next install latch to keep door shut Next install drip edge Cut drip edge off as shown Start with starter strips Install shingles as shown and se...

Page 25: ...142 143 144 Continue with Shingling as shown Make sure shingles are cut off at 1 2 over the edge of the roof Shingle to here on first side and repeat on other side After both sides are 3 4 ways up as...

Page 26: ...Manual 2011 Little Cottage Co Page 25 145 146 147 148 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 Continue with caps as shown a...

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