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This 7 1/2 8-ft. playhouse has many of the architectural details you'll find on a
real house, making it a truly special place for playand a fun project to build.
With two homemade windows and a door-window, the 5 8-ft. interior of the
main house is a bright but private space. Outside, a 2 1/2-ft.-deep covered porch
provides additional shelter for playing, lounging, or welcoming guests. The entire
building is supported by a single floor frame attached to a wooden skid
foundation, which helps make the playhouse easy to move.
As shown, the playhouse is a complete building, ready for play, but its simple
design leaves plenty of room for you and your children to do some of your own
decorating. For starters, the plan suggests the option of finishing the house
interior with 1/4" prefinished plywood paneling. You can also finish the ceiling
by installing a few extra collar ties between the rafters and paneling over the roof
frame.
For decorations and hardware, look through some home accessory and restoration
catalogsthey're full of decorative curiosities and interesting replica pieces
perfect for adding charm to a little house.
Materials
Description Quantity/Size Material
Foundation
Drainage
material
1 cu. yd. Compactible gravel
Skids 3 @ 8'-0" 4 4 treated timbers
Playhouse

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Floor
Framing

Rim joists 2 @ 8'-0" 2 6 pressure-treated
J oists 7 @ 8'-0" 2 6 pressure-treated
J oist clip
angles
14
3" 3" 3" 16-gauge
galvanized
Floor
sheathing
2 sheets @ 4
8'
3/4" tongue-and-groove,
exterior-grade plywood
Decking 6 @ 9-0" 1 6 pressure-treated
Wall Framing
Plates
4 @ 8'-0", 4 @
6'-0"
2 4
Studs
32 @ 6'-0", 2
@ 8'-0"
2 4
Headers 3 @ 6'-0" 2 6
Header
spacers
3 @ 3'-0" 1/2" plywood-5" wide
Misc. framing 4 @ 10'-0" 2 4
Sheathing
7 sheets @ 4
8'
1/2" ext.-grade plywood
Interior
paneling
(optional)
7 sheets @ 4
8'
1/4" plywood paneling
Porch Framing
Posts 2 @ 5'-0" 4 4 cedar
Beam 1 @ 10'-0" 4 6 cedar
Post bases 2, with nails Simpson BC40
Post/beam
caps
2, with nails Simpson BC4
Roof Framing
Rafters 16 @ 8'-0" 2 4
Metal
anchors-rafters
23, with nails Simpson H2.5
Rafter straps 8 @ 12"-long Simpson LSTA
Ridge board 1 @ 10'-0" 2 6
Lookouts 1 @ 6-0" 2 4
Collar ties 1 @ 8-0" 2 4
Roofing
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Roof
sheathing
4 sheets @ 4
8'
1/2" ext.-grade plywood
Shingles 100 sq. ft. 250#per square (min.
15#building
paper
100 sq. ft.
Metal drip
edge
4 @ 10'-0" Galvanized metal
Roof vents
(optional)
2
Exterior Finishes
Siding 248 linear ft.
8" cedar lap siding (6"
exposure)
Subfascia 2 @ 10'-0" 1 4 pine
Fascia
2 @ 10'-0", 3
@ 8'-0"
1 6 S4S cedar
Fascia trim
2 @ 10'-0", 3
@ 8'-0"
1 2 S4S cedar
Corner Trim 8 @ 6'-0" 1 4 S4S cedar
Deck Trim
1 @ 9'-0", 1 @
6'-0"
1 6 S4S cedar
Flashing-right
side window
3'-0" Galvanized-18-gauge
Plywood
soffits
2 sheets @ 4
8'
3/4" cedar or fir
plywood
Soffit vents 4 @ 4'-12" Louver w/bug screen
Window
Frame 4 @ 6'-0"
1/4 4 1/4" (actual) S4S
cedar
Stops 8 @ 6'-0" 1 2 S4S cedar
Trim 8 @ 6-0" 1 3 S4S cedar
Glazing tape 40 linear ft.
Glass
2 piecesfield
measure
1/4" clear, tempered
Window grid
(muntins)
2 @ 6'-0" 1 1 S4S cedar
Door
Frame
2 @ 5'-0", 1 @
3'-0"
3/4 4 1/4" (actual) S4S
cedar
Stops
2 @ 5'-0", 1 @
3'-0"
1 2 S4S cedar
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Panel material 8 @ 8'-0"
1 6 T&G V-joint S4S
cedar
Window trim 4 @ 8'-0" 1 3 S4S cedar
Trim 5 @ 5'-0" 1 3 S4S cedar
Glass
1 piecefield
measure
1/4"clear, tempered
Strap hinges 3
Railings (Optional)
Top rail 1 @ 64" 2 4 S4S cedar
Nailers 1 @ 64" 2 4 S4S cedar
Balusters 8 @ 3'-0" 2 4 S4S cedar
Fasteners
16d
galvanized
common nails
3 1/2 lbs.
16d common
nails
2 lbs.
10d common
nails
1 lb.
8d galvanized
box nails
1 1/2 lbs.
8d galvanized
box nails
2 1/2 lbs.
8d galvanized
box nails
24 nails
8d galvanized
box nails
1/2 lb.
6d box nails 2 lbs.
6d galvanized
finish nails
1/2 lb.
5d siding
nails
2 lbs.
3d galvanized
box nails
1/4 lb.
1 1/2" joist
hanger nails
60 nails
7/8"
galvanized
roofing nails
1 lb.
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2 1/2" deck
screws
36 screws
2" deck
screws
120 screws
1 1/4" wood
screws
60 screws
Construction
adhesive
4 tubes
Silicone-latex
caulk
2 tubes
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