Table of Contents
- 1Build a playhouse by Les Kenny
- 2Identifying the members
- 3Lumber and materials information
- 4Shopping and Cutting lists
- 5Plans - Footprint and front elevation
- 6Plans - Rear and Side Elevation
- 7Plans - Roof, cuts and angles
- 8Making a wood floor
- 9Making a concrete floor
- 10Making the playhouse wall frames
- 11Making the playhouse roof frame
- 12Putting on the playhouse roof cover
- 13Putting on the playhouse wall cover
- 14Making the door
- 15Making the playhouse door frame
- 16Installing the playhouse door
- 17How to make a playhouse window
- 18Making the window sash
- 19Installing the playhouse window
- 20Playhouse Gable and Soffit
- 21Inside finishing
Shopping and Cutting lists
Shopping list
Scroll down for cutting list.
Note 1: The list does not include doorA horizontal framing member above the door/window opening. or window materials or make allowances for nails, hinges, door latches, door bolts, window catches, caulkingA usually impermeable substance used for caulking. Also called caulking compound. A soft pliable material used to seal cracks (such as around windows and door frames) and is normally applied from a tube in a caulking gun. sealantA pliable substance used to seal a surface to prevent passage of a liquid. or any fasteners.
Note 2: Door and window materials will be dealt with on the respective door and window pages.
| LumberAny of the framing wood. / Material | Used For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 100×50 (2×4) DressedSurfaced; planed; smooth; even surface; gauged. framing lumber | Walls and roof | 100 linealIn a straight unbroken line. meters (330 lienal ft) |
| 300×25 (1×12) suitable for exterior use | Soffit boardSoffit lining. Cladding on the underside of the eaves. under eavesThe part of the roof which extends beyond the exterior side wall. The projecting lower edge of a roof where the gutters are located. The eaves are made up of both the soffit (covering for underside of an overhang) and the fascia (A horizontal trim fixed to the ends of the roof rafters). and under gableThe roof ends and walls that form an inverted "V". overhang | 3.8 lineal meters (13 lienal ft) |
| 150×25 (1×6) suitable for exterior use | Fascia boardThe top horizontal board cappingCovering the top ends of the rafters. and Barge boardExterior visible flat trim board that follows the rake of the roof. (gable rake boardExterior visible flat trim board that follows the rake of the roof. Also called barge board or gable fascia.) | 10.5 lineal meters (25 lineal ft) |
| 100×25 (1×4) suitable for exterior use | Barge boardA piece of sawn, or dressed lumber of greater width than thickness. Usually 19mm (3/4") to 38mm (1 1/2") thick and 75mm (3") or more wide. cappingCovering | 5.5 lineal meters (18 lienal ft) |
| 50×25 (1×2) suitable for exterior use | Gable battensNarrow board used to cover claddingThe exterior surface of a building. joins or used for decorative purposes. | 8 lineal meters (26 lienal ft) |
| 50×25 (1×2) | Inside finishing trimThe finish materials in a building, such as narrow boards applied around openings (window trim, door trim) and vertical corner battens. | 14 lienal meters (45 lienal ft) |
| 25×25 (1×1) | Trim around window (interior) | 5.5 lienal meters (18 lienal ft) |
| 1200mm x 2400mm(4’x8′) plywoodA piece of wood made of three or more layers of wood veneer laminated together with glue. sheets 9mm (3/8”) thick | 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. | 2 sheets |
| 1200mm x 2400mm (4’x8′) plywood sheets 12mm (1/2”) thick | Gable ends cover (sidingThe outer covering of a building meant to shed water and protect from the effects of weather.) | 1 sheets |
| 50×50 (2×2) galvanizedCovered with a protective coating of zinc. flashingAny piece of material, usually metal or plastic, installed to prevent water from penetrating the structure. | RidgeThe horizontal line at the top of opposing sloping sides of a roof running parallel with the building length. capping | 2400mm (8ft) |
| 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 siding or alternative type weather board | Roof cover / Siding / gable soffitEaves lining; The underside board of eaves and rakes. board | Enough to cover 15.2 sq meters (164 sq ft) |
| 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 | Under siding and roof boardsBoards used to cover the roof. | 16 sq meters (172 sq ft) |
| FLOOR: Option one – Lumber floor | ||
| 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. lumber | Skids | 2 pieces at 1800mm (72”) |
| 100×50 (2×4) Treated lumber | Floor Joists and rim joists | 15 lineal meters (50 lineal ft) |
| 1200m x 2400mm (4’x8′) plywood sheets 18mm (3/4”) thick | Floor | 1.5 sheets |
| FLOOR: Option two – ConcreteA mixture of sand, gravel, water and cement which hardens to a stone like condition when dry. slabOf concrete; used for garages, and basement floors. | ||
| 40kg (94lb) bags of Portland cement | Concrete slab | 3 bags |
| Sand | Concrete slab | Approximately 0.2 cubic meters (7 cubic ft) |
| Gravel 20mm (3/4”) diameter and smaller | Concrete slab | Approximately 0.3 cubic meters (11 cubic ft) |
| #3 rebar (10mm (3/8”) steel rod) | Concrete slab | 10 meters (30 ft) |
| EXTERIOR CORNERS: Option one – soakers | ||
| Galvanized soakers | Exterior corners | 24 |
| EXTERIOR CORNERS: Option two – woodTimber, lumber. The hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees trim | ||
| 100×25 (1×4) suitable for exterior use | Exterior corners | Four pieces @ 1300mm 52” |
| 75×25 (1×3) suitable for exterior use | Exterior corners | Four pieces @ 1300mm 52” |
Frame cutting list
| Amount and length | Used for |
|---|---|
| 100×50 (2×4) dressed framing lumber, walls and roof | |
| 3 pieces @ 2400 (96”) long | Roof ridge beamA supporting member. and 2 lower horizontalParallel to the horizon, flat, level. members |
| 4 pieces @ 1800 (72”) long | Top and bottom wall plates (front and rear walls) |
| 4 pieces @ 1620 (65”) long | Top and bottom wall plates (side walls) |
| 4 pieces @ 1620 (65”) long | Bottom horizontal memberPiece of lumber that is part of a frame or structure. gable truss frame |
| 20 pieces @ 1160 (46 1/2”) long | Wall studs |
| 14 pieces @ 1160 (46 1/2”) long angled each and 30 degrees off squareA line across the face of a piece of wood (at right angles to the length) is a square line. A line deviating from the square line is off square. Off-square refers to how many degrees the off square line is in relation to the square line. For example, a line at a 5 degrees angle to the square line, is 5 degrees off square. | Common rafters and fly rafters |
| 4 pieces @ 990 (39 1/2”) long angled each end as shown on plan | RakingRunning parallel with the slope of the roof at the gable. frame members, gable truss |
| 2 pieces @ 612 (24 1/2”) long | Ridge beam support |
| 4 pieces @ 270 (11”) long angled back one end 30 degrees off square | VerticalPlumb, upright. members gable frame |
| 12 pieces @ approximately 255 (10 1/2”) long. Chek on-site | BlockingBlocks, see Block. between the end rafters and the fly rafters |
| 10 pieces @ approximately 210 (8 1/4”) long, angled as shown on plan | 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. attachments |
| 300×25 (1×12) dressed lumber (suitable for exterior use) | |
| 2 pieces @ 1890 (75 1/2”) | Soffit board under gable overhang |
| 150×25 (1×6) dressed lumber (suitable for exterior use) | |
| 4 pieces @ approximately 1400 (56”) long angled each end as shown on plan | Barge board (gable rakeAngle of roof. board) |
| 2 pieces @ approximately 2400 (96”) long. Check on-site | FasciaExterior horizontal visible flat front trim board that caps the rafter tail ends. board |
| 100×100 (4×4) dressed treated lumber | |
| 2 pieces @ 1800 (72”) long | Skids |
| 100×50 (2×4) dressed treated lumber | |
| 2 pieces @ 1800 (72”) long | Rim joists |
| 6 pieces @ approximately 1710 (69”) long. Check on-site | Floor joists |
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