Build a Roof with Reclaimed Cedar Fence Panels

Someone was giving away cedar fence panels and thought it would make a good material for a roof to protect my angora rabbits from the snow. I know that they will be fine on their own, but I was hoping for additional comfort when going out each morning to fill their water buckets. Also, since they provide me with luscious wool and are a bit of an investment, I didn't want any excuse to lose them.

Step 1 Design the roof

I designed the roof horozontally (instead of the "usual" framing methods) because the 6' fence panels run vertically over the three joists.  The kennel was about 12', so to be on the safe side, I used a 2x6x10' for the spacing on the front.  I laid all of the wood on the ground to make the frame for the front and the back.  Not real scientific, but since I'm not a carpenter, I made do.

Comments

[blkhawk]

You could staple roofing paper on top and put asphalt shingles on top of the roofing paper. This way your project will last longer.