Wishoing Well Roof

A wishing well is a decorative piece that adds an enchanting touch to your exterior.

Wishoing well roof.

The materials include twelve 12 pressure treated 2 x 4 s and a sheet of plywood for the roof. One one hand you can install roofing boards 1 6 or you could attach asphalt shingles over the boards to get a modern look. To do this start at the bottom of the roof side and attatch your 1 x4 x2 board to the frame with 1 1 2 screws. Cut one end of each piece to form a 45º slant so two pieces can fit over each peaked roof support and slope downward.

Cut both ends of the rafters at 45 degrees and then secure them to the stakes with 2 1 2 screws. Pre drill holes and install the roof boards as shown on illustration above using 2 galvanized finishing nails. To build this large wishing well you ll need intermediate woodworking skills and some common shop tools. Cut fourteen 1 6 s to 2 4 long r cut 45 degree bevel cuts on both end in the same directions.

Irrespective of your choice you should protect the lumber with appropriate products in order to avoid decay or water damage. The finished wishing well will measure roughly 18 inches tall. You can build the roof of the wishing well in several ways. To make a small peaked roof for your wishing well begin by cutting four pieces of lumber to serve as the frame for the roof using the same size lumber as formed the roof support.

It comes with shingled chevron shelter that also makes a cool like of this wishing well. You can find a wide range of wishing well plans to consider for your exterior. The cedar shingles can be purchased at any home improvement store in the roofing section. Cut the 10 foot long pine in half measured 1 inches from center.

Diy wishing well step 8 finally it is time to finish the roof. Drill pilot or pocket holes to secure the rafters into place tightly. Of course you can also use your wishing well as a functional piece such as a planter or as a way to store water for your garden. Leave no gaps between the components and add glue to the joints for a professional result.

A perfect garden decor centerpiece. Construct it using 1 6 2 4 2 3 2 2 1 4 and around lumber spindle. Step 1 cutting the lumber begin with the landscape timbers by measuring 8 inch long sections on the outside at 22 degree angle for the base.