Green Roofed Dog Veranda

Green Roofed Dog Veranda
My primary motivation for building this is to create a shaded space for my dogs to rest when out in the yard with the added benefit of providing real estate for an additional herb/bee/butterfly garden. My dogs are spoiled rotten and sleep in bed with my wife and I, this is a spot for them to rest when playing in the yard, it is not designed for a dog to live in. I had no plans and simply designed as I went, so follow along and ask any questions as needed.



 
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Step 1What You'll need

2x6 inch ACQ pressure treated lumber
1 inch PT CDX plywood half sheet
2 lbs 3 inch deck screws
2 lbs 2 inch deck screws
Construction adhesive
Caulk
Pocket hole jig (optional)
Framing square
Drill & bits
Table saw
Hole saw
Screening.
Staple gun
Assorted woodworking paraphernalia (clamps, cords, etc)
Plants
Soil
Perlite
Fertilizer
Pavers

Most of this stuff I had laying around, the wood came from disassembled garden boxes from our previous residence, so I can not give an accurate board footage used. Fasteners should be chosen for compatibility with PT lumber.
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17 comments
Oct 1, 2009. 10:08 AMmudler says:
i built somthing simalur to this a year ago exept mine was round and about 5 feet wide it provides good shade and is cool in the summer time.im working on adding som paneling to part ill cut it in strips.and then space them.to let the breeze thrugh but help block the sun
Apr 29, 2008. 8:28 PMbigwhitebob says:
try planting catnip up there so Sandy can have have some friends to chase around!!
Dec 10, 2008. 12:27 PMParakeet Crazzzy says:
XD
Sep 24, 2008. 5:03 PMPKTraceur says:
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!! MY DOG LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of dog is that? My family and i adopted him as a shelter puppy. We think he is A boxer/collie mix, but maybe you know?
Mar 27, 2008. 6:59 PMGunk on Floor says:
Very cool, it's got a nice design to it that compliments your yard, and it looks great as a dog veranda.
Mar 27, 2008. 6:48 PMlowbike1 says:
thats pretty cool, nice job
Mar 23, 2008. 12:50 PMMr. Rig It says:
Would love to see you add this to my new group.
Hope to see you there.
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Sep 24, 2007. 8:33 AMerthtyme says:
A good idea, clear instructions. I would suggest that you add some type of water proofing membrane to the plywood base and sides of the plant area's, otherwise it will rot out in a year or so and you get to rebuild it again. try rolled, or a black jack type found at any hardware store.
Aug 23, 2007. 5:37 PMrocknrollskwurl says:
wow you are as bad as me! we built a seperate ramp off our deck for the dog so she dosnt hurt herself running up/down steps
Aug 19, 2007. 3:52 AMKiteman says:
As my dear dead granny used to say; "You're a soft 'apeth"
Aug 19, 2007. 7:47 AMKiteman says:
Er..."you silly little thing"?

apeth is the local pronunciation of "half penny's worth" = a small amount.

Soft can mean soft-hearted or soft in the head, depending on context.
Aug 19, 2007. 7:47 AMKiteman says:
Oops, got my apostrophes mixed up.
Aug 19, 2007. 3:23 AMbrianf25 says:
looks very nice. +cute dog. Thanks for sharing.
Aug 18, 2007. 6:47 PM!Andrew_Modder! says:
lol nice
Aug 18, 2007. 5:25 PMhoptop456 says:
good idea nice job the instructions are so clear thanks.

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I'm a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I am currently working on my Master's. Otherwise, I enjoy building things, designing the things I'm going ...
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