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�iAI ell e Itmia horn to uq afapm a^td& gaze !,Ibia f, ompap 1.56. Cedar Roof Basic IItis tine structure is named for its attractive roof made from Tough cedar siding, Its also one of the fcw• de>i; ris With a gable roof and a door under The roof rave rather Than on the gable cud,'11, is gives it a disc i oct'ive look and makes it easier to access the interior space, -Ihe roofing material is beveled siding, also called lap siding or clapboard. Tt is tapered so the bottom edge is thicker than the top edge. Each piece overlaps the piece below to create a stepped .shingle ellect. Traditional cedar siding has a .smooth side and a rough side. "Ihe rough side usual],, feces out and looks best tchen finished with a stain or even a clear coat (see Painting & Staining on page 39) to retain The natural grain and coloring. If you prefer to paint the roof, you might install [lie boards with The smooth side up for a cleaner look. Another option for this prnjcct is To I— sah'aged siding or lumber for the roofing or any of die trim derails. Since The main .structure is a basic and easy -To -build plywood box, its up to the Tooling and ourn to provide extra character. Don't be afraid to get crcarlce! INSTRUCTIONS Cut the Plywood Parts Cur The .side panels, front panel, back panel, base, and roof deck pieces m size using a circular sass'or jigsaw, All pieces are rectangular except lit the side panels, which hate triangular LOP ends. 'I he ronf deck pieces get a bevel along one long edge after the Pieces are cut to size: 'io lay ouT The nian7ular cuts on each side panel, mark the center of one of the short sides, then snake a mark 45!u inches dmvu each side edge. I)—, a line from each side mark ro The center mark. (.'ur along the lines. To make the bevel cuts nn The roof deck pieces, set up a straightedge guide (.see Making Straight Cats on page 31) To CUT s1e inch from one ohthe long edges. Set a circular saw or jigsaw ro cut a 36-degree bevel, and make the cut (photo 1). A tablesav, is even better, if you have one. Cut the Door Opening 'the front panel gets a rectangular curtmT for the door opening that is 13sa inches wide x 1254 inches tall. Mark this i2ciangle on the front panel so iris centered side to side and the holtom of Ihe recrangle is 1"ir, inches from the I.The bevel on the roof deck will span about half the thickness of the plywaod,2.Drill a starter hole at each corner, than make 1 he door cutout wit h a jigsaw, Be sure to cut the narrow sides first. 3. The front and back panels fit over the sides. and all vertical pieces fit aver the base.