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Large Wren House Plans
A cedar wren house with a hinged cleaning lid, tall mounting back and metal entrance guard.
Cedar envelope: 5.5 in wide x 7.007 in deep x 14.75 in high
One design. Two levels of detail.
Free includes steps 1-3 with the same cut and drill drawings, climbing grooves and instructions as Premium. Premium adds the fitted hinged lid and entrance-guard hardware steps, shopping guidance, tools and support.
| Included | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| PDF pages | 8 | 12 |
| Illustrated build steps | Steps 1, 2 and 3 | All 5 steps |
| Overall dimensions and model views | Included | Included |
| Floor, side, entry and groove details | Included | Included |
| Fitted lid, hinges and entrance guard | Not included | Included |
| Shopping list, tools and support | Not included | Included |
Look inside the plan
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Dimensions that match the drawing
- Cedar envelope
- 5.5 in wide x 7.007 in deep x 14.75 in high
- Floor
- 5.5 in square; 0.75 in cedar
- Entrance
- 1.125 in diameter; centered 5.5 in above floor top
- Hinged roof
- 6.5 in true slope x 5.5 in width
- Ventilation / drainage
- Four 0.625 in side vents; four 0.375 in drains
- Roof angle
- 15.709 degrees from fitted 1.125 in rise / 4 in run
- Revision
- October 28, 2026 / One dimensions page and combined construction drawings
Before you choose
- This is a digital PDF, not a materials kit or a finished product.
- Dimensions are shown in inches.
- Check local wren habitat and mounting guidance. Trial-fit selected hardware and verify the cleaning-lid swing before installation.
- 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 Large Wren House takes to build
1 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, 6 ft stock | 1 board |
Build steps
- 1Drill the cedar floorFree PDF
- 2Fit the sloped side wallsFree PDF
- 3Install front and tall backFree PDF
- 4Hinge the roof and locator
- 5Attach the entrance guard
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.