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Hanging Wren House Plans
A diamond-shaped cedar hanging house with a fitted cleaning side, natural timber roof and metal entrance guard.
Actual footprint: 13.435 in wide x 7.25 in deep x 11.311 in high
One design. Two levels of detail.
The free overview explains the sequence. Premium separates the assemblies and adds part schedules and detail drawings.
| Included | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| PDF pages | 9 | 13 |
| Illustrated stages | 3 | 5 |
| Dimensioned assembly views | Included | Included |
| Materials | Overview | Stock + cut schedules |
| Assembly sequence | Grouped overview | Separate stages and checks |
| Roof construction | Combined overview | Framing, sheathing, underlay + shingles |
| Structural / site-specific design | Not included | Not included |
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Dimensions that match the drawing
- Cedar envelope
- 13.435 in wide x 7.25 in deep x 11.311 in high
- Front/back diamonds
- 10.25 in tip-to-tip; 0.75 in cedar
- Entrance
- 1.125 in diameter
- Cleaning panel
- 6.5 in slope x 3.875 in depth
- Ventilation
- Four 0.625 in horizontal bores
- Roof boards
- Two 9.5 in finished slopes; 7.25 in depth
- Revision
- October 28, 2026 / Fitted model and combined construction pages
Before you choose
- This is a digital PDF, not a materials kit or a finished product.
- Inch dimensions control; metric conversions are approximate.
- Not an engineered or permit-ready construction set. Foundation design, structural approval and verified load ratings are not included.
- Build time and material budget have not yet been verified in a physical build.
- Payhip handles payment and paid-file delivery. Keep your receipt email to recover your download.
- Personal project use, including sharing with your project tradespeople. No resale or public redistribution of the premium PDF.
What the Hanging Wren House takes to build
2 material lines and 5 illustrated build steps, 3 of them in the free PDF. Quantities below are from the plan itself; the cut sizes for every part are in the premium edition.
Structure
| Part | Qty |
|---|---|
| Cedar 1 x 6 | 1 board |
| Cedar 1 x 8 | 1 board |
Build steps
- 1Cut the front and back diamondsFree PDF
- 2Fit the fixed lower sideFree PDF
- 3Fit the hinged cleaning door
- 4Attach the fixed roofFree PDF
- 5Install guard and hanging hardware
Quantities are taken from the published plan and are a guide for estimating, not a purchase list. Confirm quantities and sizing against your own site and local requirements.