This is extremely helpful. I could not find any roof alternatives than the tarp. We'd be using this dog run for exotic animals that will easily climb out, so a structurally sound and secure 'top' was needed. This gives us a ton of inspiration. Thanks for making it. Cheers!
THANK YOU so much for your videos! I just put up my dog run and kennel, and the tarp I installed is not cutting it against the rain. I will begin this project ASAP. You are awesome!
I'll work on the step by steps but in the meantime I can answer your questions. The bar across the front is not needed. I did it to add pitch so that during the rain it will drain toward the back and not pool if there happen to be a low spot. I used the piping from the old roof that got torn off due to high winds, used the same pipe to pipe clamps the kennel is held together with (can be found on amazon (( www.amazon.com/HITTITE-Kennel-Diameter-Kennels-Temporary/dp/B098DWQHCQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=XWPYGP7BX921&keywords=gate%2Bclamps&qid=1662042612&sprefix=gate%2Bclamps%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUldVQUVMSjJJRUY2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDI1ODMwMVc3V0pHQUpLME5HOCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTkzOTE1Mko4OE9WV0NHSVZEMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 ))for example)) so the front is 3" off the top of the kennel, the middle is 2" and the back is 1.5". Hope that made sense, if not let me know and I'll explain further.
@@The_Valore_Garage So if the front is set up so that it is 3"high, I can see how that is, a rod is clamped on the top rail int eh front, the board is attached to teh pipe with conduit clamps...and the back is a 2x4 attached to the back rail with conduit clamps..So how do you regulate or make the 2 center boards set at just slightly lower than the front board and higher than the back board? Bases on your example, 3 up front, 1.5 in the rear...how do you get just 2" in the middle? Putting together my own double 10 x20s so I will have multiple boards running in the center slopping down. If I build it up to 3 int eh front, 1.5 in the back, how do I adjust the boards in the middle so they generate slope? Thanks
I agree with @davidharding2285. Could I please get a step by step guide on this construction. I love this design and would like to put this design on my kennel
Hello. Looks great. How did you attach the 2x4s, and what did you put underneath the 2x4s in the middle to get an even slope? I saw that you clamped a conduit pipe to the front edge, but not sure what was in middle. Thanks! (Sorry! I saw that you answered the height spacing in a comment below.)
I used the same conduit straps in the middle. The 2x4s are screwed to the wood that raises the roofing and then the conduit straps are screwed the the wood riser. We just expanded to a 3 kennel set up with another roof. I will try to get an in depth look at what I did to be a little more clear. Will try to get that out soon. Thank you.
I’m curious how you adjusted the height of the middle pieces of wood to account for the slope of the roof. This is such a great idea, we are planning to do it on a chicken coop run extension.
Great idea! I'm going to be doing this for my own Retriever 10×10 kennel. I understand how you did the pitch for the front and back of 3" and 1.5". How did you do the center of 2" to carry the slope? Thanks for the idea!
Thank you! The front uses brackets raising it roughly 2", second back uses additional 2x4 which is 1.5", third is 1" ply and the back is clamped to the top rail. If you need more clarity please let me know.
No issues what so ever. I do have a, "Just in Case" tie at the corners attached to rocks, but even with the strong winds, we haven't had or seen the need for the corner ties.
Depending on the size of the pipes, mine were 1", I used 1" conduit clamps. Has two holes screwed to the wood and saddles the pipe. They're typically located in the electrical section of your local hardware store.
I don’t have to deal with a lot of snow where I am but there is a rake to it so it drains toward the back. If you live where there’s a lot of snow the rake would have to be more drastic to keep from building.
Thank you. #9 x 1 in. Steel External Hex Head Washer Sharp Point Roofing Screws for the corrugated roofing panels and 1.5 in. general purpose screws for the conduit clams to wood.
Please explain to me. Female. No husband. I need exactly this except I have already put 2 10x10's together. I don't understand all but I have no help and this looks easy but I need instructions. Please.
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This is extremely helpful. I could not find any roof alternatives than the tarp. We'd be using this dog run for exotic animals that will easily climb out, so a structurally sound and secure 'top' was needed. This gives us a ton of inspiration. Thanks for making it. Cheers!
If you have metal building supply store near you call them for roofing
Awesome! Glad it was helpful.
THANK YOU so much for your videos! I just put up my dog run and kennel, and the tarp I installed is not cutting it against the rain. I will begin this project ASAP. You are awesome!
Glad I could help! Thank you.
Quick video straight to the point on my way to the hardware store now thanks for the idea
Thank you. Good luck.
Thank you for sharing going to give this a try i only have a 10 x 10 kennel for my fur baby so it should be simple i hope.
Good luck! You can do it.
Could you give the step by step instructions on your roof? For example, you added a second metal bar across the top, is this needed?
I'll work on the step by steps but in the meantime I can answer your questions.
The bar across the front is not needed. I did it to add pitch so that during the rain it will drain toward the back and not pool if there happen to be a low spot. I used the piping from the old roof that got torn off due to high winds, used the same pipe to pipe clamps the kennel is held together with (can be found on amazon (( www.amazon.com/HITTITE-Kennel-Diameter-Kennels-Temporary/dp/B098DWQHCQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=XWPYGP7BX921&keywords=gate%2Bclamps&qid=1662042612&sprefix=gate%2Bclamps%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUldVQUVMSjJJRUY2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDI1ODMwMVc3V0pHQUpLME5HOCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTkzOTE1Mko4OE9WV0NHSVZEMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 ))for example)) so the front is 3" off the top of the kennel, the middle is 2" and the back is 1.5".
Hope that made sense, if not let me know and I'll explain further.
@@The_Valore_Garage So if the front is set up so that it is 3"high, I can see how that is, a rod is clamped on the top rail int eh front, the board is attached to teh pipe with conduit clamps...and the back is a 2x4 attached to the back rail with conduit clamps..So how do you regulate or make the 2 center boards set at just slightly lower than the front board and higher than the back board? Bases on your example, 3 up front, 1.5 in the rear...how do you get just 2" in the middle? Putting together my own double 10 x20s so I will have multiple boards running in the center slopping down. If I build it up to 3 int eh front, 1.5 in the back, how do I adjust the boards in the middle so they generate slope? Thanks
I agree with @davidharding2285. Could I please get a step by step guide on this construction. I love this design and would like to put this design on my kennel
Thank you for this video. Same problem solving for my kennel.
No problem, it’s definitely a good problem solver.
Where did you get the extra pipe to make front higher ?
It was left over from the old retriever roof. It can easily be substituted using conduit piping found at Home Depot/Lowes
Hello. Looks great. How did you attach the 2x4s, and what did you put underneath the 2x4s in the middle to get an even slope? I saw that you clamped a conduit pipe to the front edge, but not sure what was in middle. Thanks! (Sorry! I saw that you answered the height spacing in a comment below.)
I used the same conduit straps in the middle. The 2x4s are screwed to the wood that raises the roofing and then the conduit straps are screwed the the wood riser.
We just expanded to a 3 kennel set up with another roof. I will try to get an in depth look at what I did to be a little more clear. Will try to get that out soon.
Thank you.
I’m curious how you adjusted the height of the middle pieces of wood to account for the slope of the roof. This is such a great idea, we are planning to do it on a chicken coop run extension.
Front uses brackets raising it roughly 2", second back uses additional 2x4 which is 1.5", third is 1" ply and the back is clamped to the top rail.
Sorry. I saw that you answered the height spacing in the comments.
Great idea! I'm going to be doing this for my own Retriever 10×10 kennel. I understand how you did the pitch for the front and back of 3" and 1.5". How did you do the center of 2" to carry the slope? Thanks for the idea!
Thank you!
The front uses brackets raising it roughly 2", second back uses additional 2x4 which is 1.5", third is 1" ply and the back is clamped to the top rail.
If you need more clarity please let me know.
Did that have a slight slope to it or was it flat?
It has a slope, higher in the front so water will drain toward the rear.
Hello! Great tutorial. What kennel fencing is this?
Thank you. Tractor Supply, "Retriever" brand. 2 - 5' x 10' with 1 expansion kits making them 2 - 10' x 10' Kennels if they're attached to one another.
What type of clamps? I couldn't understand the term you used. Thank you!
Conduit Clamps, Can be found in the electrical department at your local hardware store and they're used to secure electrical conduit to walls.
Any issues with the wind “lifting” the roof and the panels? Or are your pen panels anchored?
No issues what so ever. I do have a, "Just in Case" tie at the corners attached to rocks, but even with the strong winds, we haven't had or seen the need for the corner ties.
I have an A frame type dog kennel, how would you suggest making a solid roof for it? I have a raccoon problem and I use this kennel for my chickens.
Not 100% sure without seeing it. I'm sure a few google searches with images would come up with something you can use.
Nice man it looks good. Does it have a slope to it?
Yes there is a slope. 4" on the front to 1.5" at the back. Measured off the top rail.
Got a picture of the conduit clamps.
www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-1-1-2-in-Rigid-2-Hole-Conduit-Straps-2-Pack-26125/100124729
Look on the Home Depot website for "2 hole conduit strap"
what is the clamp the holds the metal rod to the top of the cage called?
Kennel panel clamps, chain link fence panel clamps.
What did you use to secure the 2x4 to metal rod?
Depending on the size of the pipes, mine were 1", I used 1" conduit clamps. Has two holes screwed to the wood and saddles the pipe. They're typically located in the electrical section of your local hardware store.
what are you using to keep the wood on the metal pole on the top for the roof? Trying to set this up for my pups
U-Shaped Conduit Clamps
What size clamps?
How did you secure the 2x4s to the kennel?
2 hole conduit straps from Home Depot.
Hey can you tell me what kennel you use
Retriever Kennel from Tractor Supply
How will you keep snow from mounting up?
I don’t have to deal with a lot of snow where I am but there is a rake to it so it drains toward the back. If you live where there’s a lot of snow the rake would have to be more drastic to keep from building.
Nice video. Screw size?
Thank you.
#9 x 1 in. Steel External Hex Head Washer Sharp Point Roofing Screws for the corrugated roofing panels and 1.5 in. general purpose screws for the conduit clams to wood.
I have the same kennels but instead of 10x10 I split them in half so they 5x10s how many sheets would you say I’d need
2-3 depending on your overlap and depending on the width of the available material you plan to use.
Please explain to me. Female. No husband. I need exactly this except I have already put 2 10x10's together. I don't understand all but I have no help and this looks easy but I need instructions. Please.
I go over a little more in depth on Part 2.
How much does this cost 10X5X6 Clothe roof stanks
That's something that I cant answer for you.
you have the fabric on the sides for shade?...depending on time of day...is that correct?
You are correct.
Cane corso?
Yes
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While watching the video, click the settings button, click the playback speed and you can slow it down if that helps.