Design class: BudgetValidation status: Data validated
Summer Shade Medium
An open canopy with an opaque roof and a raised bed that air can move under. A closed doghouse is no protection from extreme heat; this is shade, with water and free movement.
Extreme heat needs a cooler safe space, not a better closed house. Provide shade, water and freedom to leave.
“Data validated” means only the data and calculations are checked; the model has not been built or tested physically.
Dog sizemedium
Outside size1200 × 900
BuildBeginner
Time (estimate)2 h–4 h
model v1.0.0compiler P1.0.0plan 4925d6096db4741dShade structureSummer
This model has no 3D view; the drawing and dimensions below fully describe the construction.
platform-topRaised bed · Exterior plywood1200 × 900 × 18 mm1
leg-frontFront post45 × 45 mm · 900 mm2
leg-rearRear post45 × 45 mm · 780 mm2
top-rail-widthTop rail across the width38 × 58 mm · 1200 mm2
top-rail-depthTop rail along the depth38 × 58 mm · 908 mm2
platform-rail-widthBed frame across the width38 × 58 mm · 1200 mm2
platform-rail-depthBed frame along the depth38 × 58 mm · 900 mm2
Sheet nesting
Parts on sheets
Sheet formats are planning assumptions; check your supplier's format. Sloped parts occupy their rectangular envelope.
Exterior plywood · 18 mm1 × 2500 × 1250 mm
Sheet 1 · 35% used
Water and moisture
Weather exposure
A warm shelter that gets damp can be worse than a simpler one that stays dry. This is an explanation, not a condensation calculation.
✓Ground contactRaised about 150 mm off the ground.
✓Rain splashHigh enough that rain splash from the ground does not hit the floor.
✓Roof drainageThe roof falls from the entrance to the rear, so water runs off away from the entrance.
–Rain at the entranceOpen structure without an entrance.
✓DryingCan be opened to dry out and change bedding.
✓Absorbent materialInterior surfaces do not absorb much moisture.
✓Maintenance accessAccess for checks and cleaning is simple.
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Cost estimate
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Exterior plywood1 × 2500 × 1250 mm (planning format; check with your supplier).
1 sheetRSD 0
Polycarbonate sheetPart area + 10%.
1.60 m²RSD 0
Solid softwood (battens, studs)Total length from the cut list + 10% allowance.
12.95 mRSD 0
Wood screwsJoining the frame and the roof.
1 itemRSD 0
Estimate from entered pricesRSD 0
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Placement
Check the spot
No obvious issue detected
This is not a safety certificate for the spot: it only means none of the listed questions is ticked.
Bedding
What goes inside
RecommendedNo beddingNothing to absorb moisture. Not applicable.
AcceptableStrawRepels moisture and stays loose. Replace when damp, compacted or soiled, and when seasons change.
AcceptableTowelAbsorbs moisture like a blanket. Wash and swap as soon as it is damp.
AcceptableWood shavingsPartly absorbs moisture. Change when damp or compacted.
AcceptableWashable dog bedDepends on fabric; textile absorbs moisture. Dry or swap as soon as it is damp.
Not recommendedHaySoaks up moisture, turns cold and can mould. If already in a shelter, replace it with straw.
Not recommendedBlanketAbsorbs and holds moisture; a damp blanket chills. Wash and swap as soon as it is damp.
Maintenance
Inspection schedule
MonthlyCheck the roof covering, overlaps and that water runs off at the rear, away from the entrance.
MonthlyCheck that screws and nails are tight and no tip protrudes.
MonthlyCheck edges: no splinters, cracks or swollen areas.
WeeklyCheck that the spot is still fully shaded in the hottest part of the day and that fresh water is nearby.
Each seasonClean the interior; service access must allow cleaning without dismantling.
Upgrade path
Where to go next
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Build the frame
Assemble the posts and top rails so the front is higher than the rear. The frame must stand firmly; anchor it if needed.
Fit the canopy
Fix the canopy with its overhang. For summer shade choose a light finish; dark and metal surfaces heat up strongly in sun.
Raised bed
A bed raised off the ground lets air move beneath the animal and keeps it away from damp or hot ground.
Place in full shade
The spot must be shaded through the hottest part of the day, on grass or soil, not on hot concrete or metal. Fresh water must be nearby and the animal must be free to move somewhere cooler.
Provenance
Sources and verification status
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