Free Playhouse Plans

Making the playhouseA small house for children to play in. doorA horizontal framing member above the door/window opening. frame

The door frame is all of the members that surround the door. The frame consist of head and side jambs. Some door frames also include the sillFraming member that forms the bottom edge of the window opening. or threshold but that is not the case for this project.

The lumberAny of the framing wood.
For the door frame you will need 3100mm (124″) of 150×50 (2×6) dressedSurfaced; planed; smooth; even surface; gauged./surfaced lumber.

Note: The actual sizeThe finished (dressed) size as opposed to the nominal size of a piece of wood. of the lumber when dressed finishes smaller than the nominal sizeThe rough-sawn size of a piece of lumber. Before the lumber is surfaced, planed or dressed. The nominal size is usually greater than the actual dimension. e.g. 100x50 (2 x 4) actually equals 90x45 (1 1/2" x 3 1/2"). stated above so make any necessary allowances.

DimensionsAny of the three linear measurements, length, breadth and depth. and some important measurements

Actual lumber sizes vary from place to place so use all dimensions as a guide only.

The important measurements are….
1.) The overall height and width of the door frame should be 10mm (3/8″) less than the overall height and width of the rough openingTrim size; The framed-in opening, slightly larger than the actual window/door, that replaces wall studs to support the structure and accommodate a window/door. in the wall, to allow for some play.

2.) Allow enough gap between the door and frame to ensure ease of opening. In this case at least 5mm (3/16″) clearance all the way around the door.

How wide should the door frame be?
Usually the width of a door frame should be the same as the thickness of the wall, including the interior lining and the exterior sidingThe outer covering of a building meant to shed water and protect from the effects of weather.. This is so the frame will be flushBeing even with. with both the inside and outside of the wall allowing for trims and moldings to fit neatly around both the inside and outside of the door frame. However in this case, the frame is wider than the wall which means it will project into the building an inch or so, reflecting our personal preference regarding the finished look.

Step 1. RebateAn L-shaped cutout with one side, that is always at an end or side of a member, unlike a notch that is a U-shaped cutout. the frame

Cut a rebate in a piece of lumber 150×50 x 3100 long (2×6 x 124″ long). This is best done with a bench saw by making two cuts along the length of the lumber as follows: make one cut 50mm (2″) deep along the edge and one cut 20mm (3/4″) deep along the faceThe widest side of a piece of wood..

Step 2. Cut the frame members

Cut the 3 frame members to length. The frame members comprise of a head piece and two side jambThe frame in which a door or window sits. The top and two sides of a door or window frame that contact the door or sash. A vertical member at the side of a window frame, or the horizontal member at the top of the window frame, as in head jamb. pieces. Cut the head 640mm (25 5/8″) long with a 45° angle cut at each end.
Cut the two side jambs 1200mm (48″) long with a 45° angle cut at the top ends and a standard square cut at the bottom ends.

Step 3. Glue and fixTo secure with nails or screws.

Glue and nailA short nail with a large flat head used for securing roofing felt, plasterboard, sheet metal to wood etc. the frame members together.
Nail a temporary spacer to the bottom of the door frame to keep the side jambs parallelBeing of equal distance from each other at all points..