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| Double-headed nail: A nail with two heads, one of which sits on the wood surface, and the other attached above it, allowing for easy removal |
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Before you attach the front, or the facing, use a nail to scratch about ten 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) wide horizontal lines below the entrance hole on both the front and back side, about 1/4-inch (.6 centimeters) apart--this will provide climbing traction for entering and exiting birds.
To attach the facing, lay it on top of the "U" formed by the backing and two side pieces. Make sure the top of the facing is 1/4 inch (.6 centimeters) above the top of the front side pieces, to provide space for the air vent. Hold everything in place and insert screws or nails into the side piece without the pivot screw. On the pivoting side, insert a pivot screw so it enters at exactly the same height as the opposite pivot screw (to check, measure up from the bottom of each side of the side piece). About an inch (2.5 centimeters) from the bottom corner of the facing, drill a pilot hole and insert a double-headed nail to hold the swinging door in place. You should be able to remove this nail fairly easily. Insert it at a downward angle, so there's no risk of it falling out.
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Assemble the facing
