Free Playhouse Plans

Identifying the members

Wall

• [w1] 100×50 (2×4) framing lumberAny of the framing wood.
• [w2] Building wrapA building paper that envelops the exterior walls or roof frame prior to the cladding being fixed. Reduces air movement and helps avoid the risk of water ingress., cover underlayA building paper that envelops the exterior walls or roof frame prior to the cladding being fixed. Reduces air movement and helps avoid the risk of water ingress. or similar.
• [w3] CementA powdery type substance made from a mixture of earths materials such as limestone and shale, which is sintered (cause to become solid mass by heating without melting), ground, and mixed with small amounts of calcium sulphate and calcium carbonate. Cement is activated by water and when mixed with gravel and sand, forms concrete. fibreboard – lap sidingThe outer covering of a building meant to shed water and protect from the effects of weather. 240mm wide x 7.5mm thick (9 1/4″ wide x 5/16″ thick)
• [w4] Interior plywoodA piece of wood made of three or more layers of wood veneer laminated together with glue. lining approximately 7mm (11/32″) thick
  

Roof

• [r1] Common rafterA standard or most commonly used parallel member of a roof that supports the roofing boards. It slopes from the ridge to the top wall plate.. 100×50 (2×4)
• [r2] Fly rafterA projecting rafter of a gable end.. 100×50 (2×4)
• [r3] Outrigger. BlockingBlocks, see Block. between common rafterStructural member of a roof that supports the roof load and runs from the ridge to the top of the side walls. and fly rafter. 100×50 (2×4)
• [r4] RidgeThe horizontal line at the top of opposing sloping sides of a roof running parallel with the building length. beamA supporting member.. 100×50 (2×4)
• [r5] Lower horizontalParallel to the horizon, flat, level. roof frame memberPiece of lumber that is part of a frame or structure.. 100×50 (2×4)
• [r6] 12mm (1/2″) plywood roof sheathingA protective covering of boards or plywood applied to the studs or rafters of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior.
• [r7] Building wrapA cover or protection such as a building paper that envelops the exterior walls or roof frame prior to the cladding being fixed. Reduces air movement and helps avoid the risk of water ingress., cover underlay or similar.
• [r8] Cement fibreboard – lap siding 240mm wide x 7.5mm thick (9 1/4″ wide x 5/16″ thick)
• [r9] Fascia boardThe top horizontal board cappingCovering the top ends of the rafters.. 150×25 (1×6)
• [r10] Barge boardExterior visible flat trim board that follows the rake of the roof.. 150×25 (1×6)
• [r11] GalvanizedCovered with a protective coating of zinc. metal ridge capCapping along the apex of the roof (right along the top). A galvanized flashing to keep the water out.
• [r12] Barge capA board covering the ends of the roof boards and sits flat over the barge board.. 100×25 (1×4)
• [r13] GableThe roof ends and walls that form an inverted "V". truss frame. 100×50 (2×4)
• [r14] Ridge beam support. 100×50 (2×4)

Floor (lumber)

• [f1] SkidA solid piece of lumber that fits under a building in place of a footings or foundation making the building able to be moved.. 100×100 (4×4) treatedPressure treated. Refers to lumber that is treated in such a way that the sealer is forced into the pores of the wood. Refers to lumber pressure sprayed with chemicals to lengthen its life expectancy for outside use or inground applications. or suitable for outside use
• [f2] JoistOne of a series of parallel members used to support the floor. Part of the framing that provides the structure for a floor.. 100×50 (2×4) treated or suitable for outside use
• [f3] Rim/boundary joist. 100×50 (2×4) treated or suitable for outside use
• [f4] 18mm (3/4″) plywood floor