Line up the second roof board so that it overlaps both the peak and the first roof board. You don’t have to do this, the roof overlap should keep the bird seed pretty protected, but it’s a ‘nice to have’ if you have caulking around the house. ![]() ![]() This part is optional, but I decided to run a bead of all-weather caulking along the inside of the roof line to help keep some of the water out of the feeder. There will be a slight overhang on either side of your bird feeder as well as a long overhang over the lip to protect from the elements. Using wood glue and wood screws line up your first roof board with the peak of your DIY bird feeder and screw into place. Using wood glue and 1 1/4″ wood screws, attach the ‘lip’ of your feeder between the two side boards and flush with the edge of your base. Using wood glue and 1 1/4″ wood screws attach these two side pieces to the base of your DIY bird feeder.
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