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How to build a
Kids Play Cottage
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NOTE: The instructions below are only part of the full downloadable plan-set that can be purchased here.
These instructions are to see if the project is within your level of expertise
prior to purchasing the plan-set.
The full plan-set is in PDF downloadable file and has detailed plans giving the dimensions for every piece of wall and roof section and a materials list.
The plan-set costs $5.00 USD and can be purchased with most major credit cards and instantly downloaded onto your computer. For more info or to purchase click here.
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Place and fix the roof battens (ridge capping and valley board)
Fix the ridge capping to the apex of the roof by nailing through the ridge capping into the roof beam.
First fix in place the two pieces of ridge capping with the points cut off (see picture) and then the other two pieces at right angles.
Next make up the four valley boards out of 50x25 (1x2) stock slightly longer than the valley, as the ends can be cut off later.
Cut two of the corners lengthwise as shown in the illustration below. This is best done on a bench saw with the blade tilted 30 degrees. With a certain amount of skill, it can also be done with a circular power saw by holding the member in a vice
type workbench.
The top of the valley board will need marking and cutting to fit snuggly into the corners of the ridge capping.
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Cut off ends of ridge and valley
With a sharp handsaw cut off the ends of the ridge capping and the valley boards so they are flush (even) with the plywood roof panels.
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The finishing touches
Get the kids involved with the finishing touches.
This step is only limited by your (or their!) imagination. Add a fence of sorts, a planter box or a few paving stones, maybe even a paint job. This is the time to stamp your individuality onto the project.
Have fun!
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