I started the birdhouse’s roof with a piece of 1 by 10 that I had laying around. I cut the base so it extends out over the birdhouse box a little on all sides.
Birdhouse Roof Base
Then I cut the birdhouse’s roof trusses. The first one was made by just using playing with some scrap wood and then I made three more.
Birdhouse Trusses
Next I attached a piece of wood to be the middle support for the trusses and to add a roof accent.
Birdhouse Roof
Here is the birdhouse roof after it has been painted.
Birdhouse Roof Painted
I found some plywood underlayment that i had in my scrap bin and used it for the roof top. I cut it so that it would extend over the edges to protect the birdhouse from rain and weather and used the brad nailer to nail it in place.
Birdhouse Roof Top
I found some cooper flashing and decided to use it for the top. I cut it with normal scissors but the edges can be sharp so use some heavy gloves if you do this. I measured the copper by laying it on top of the wood. I did this before I nailed the wood to the trusses.
Copper Flashing
Liquid nails is great for gluing down the copper flashing. I had to make sure I got the Liquid Nails that can be used outside and applied a thin layer. I used a scrap piece of wood underlayment to apply the Liquid Nails. This stuff is messy! Let it dry for a few days before putting it outside.
Liquid Nails
I cleaned up the copper with a shop rag.
Birdhouse Copper Roof
Go back and touch up any paint that was missed. I use a small brush to apply a drop of paint over all the nail heads. It makes the birdhouse look nicer. Now your done!
Birdhouse
And here is the finished temple birdhouse from another angle.
Temple Birdhouse
Here is one that I made for my neighbor who requested a shingle roof.
Temple Birdhouse with Shingle Roof
Were finished with this one. More birdhouses are coming soon!