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4 8’ Preservative Treated (P.T.) Landscape Timbers (Foundation)

5 4"x 4" x 8’ Pine (Porch Post)
7 2”x 4” x 8’ Preservative Treated Pine (Floor Joists)

3 4’ x 8’ x 15/32” Plytanium Plywood Sheathing (Roof)

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4’ x 8’ x 23/32” CCX Plywood Preservative Treated (P.T.) Flooring

4’ x 8’ x 19/32” Plytanium T1-11 Siding

4’ x 8’ x1/4" Plytanium BC Plywood (Door)

2” x 2” x 10’ SPF #2 (Hand Rail)

4 1" x 4" x 12’ Pine Trim Boards (Trim)
6 1" x 6" x 10’ (Window & Door Jambs)
22 1" x 4" x 8’ (Trimboards)
6 2" x 4" x 12’ (Trusses)
65 2" x 4" x 8’ (Framing)
4 1" x 2" x 8’ (Door stop/Shutters)
8 3/4”quarter round 12’ (Window Mounting)
4 18 x 28 x 1/8" Plexiglass (Windows)
1 Roll 15# felt paper
4 Bundles Asphalt Shingles

5 lbs. 16d Cement Coated Sinkers (For Framing)

5 lbs. 8d Common Nails (For Roof and Floor)

5 lbs. 8d Nonstaining Nails (For Siding)

5 lbs. 1" Galvanized Roofing Nails (For Shingles)

2 lbs. 6d Galvanized Finishing Nails (For Trim)

Figure #1 6 Face Mount Hangers 2 x 4 (Floor Joists)
Completed Playhouse
10 Hurricane Ties 2 x 4 (Roof Trusses)

Playhouse
8 4 x 4 post connectors
52 Mend plates 2" x 4" (Roof Truss)
8 Ply Clips
Site Preparation and Foundation 5 Drip Edge
3 lbs.
Begin this project by selecting a clear and level building 1 1/4” galvanized deck screws for post

site, approximately 8 ft. by 8 ft. If necessary, firm and connectors & Hardware
1
level the site. Door Hardware (Hinges and Handle)

Exterior Paint and Exterior Caulk

 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Foundation preparation and floor Floor panels - figure #3. Frame left and right side walls -
framing - figure #2. Install P.T. plywood floor panels figure #4.
Place 4 P.T. landscape timbers horizontally perpendicular to the framing members. Windows are optional. If no windows are
on the ground at 32" intervals. These will Use 8d common nails. Nail 6" at supported needed, frame the walls with studs 24" o.c.
serve as the foundation. In highwind areas edges and 12" at intermediate supports. Wall studs should be 7' long and cut from a
check with the local building code authority All lumber framing and plywood for the 2" x 4" x 8'.
for anchoring requirements. Frame the floor floor should be preservative treated.
perpendicular to the landscape timbers. 23”
TOP 18”
Nail through the front and rear 2 x 4's and PLATE 21 1/2”
into the P.T. floor joists. Note the front and
21”
rear boards are 8' long. The sides and 4’-0”
8-’0”
intermediate supports are 7' - 9" long.
4 x 8 x 2 3 / 3 2 ” c c x P. T.
This will form a square that is 8' x 8'. 4’-0” 20”
7’
Check for square by measuring diagonally 30”
30”

from corner to opposing corner (forming 60” FRONT OF

PLAYHOUSE
an X). These measurements should be the FR 4 x 8 x 2 3 / 3 2 ” c c x P. T.
ON
same. Adjust to square as necessary. TO
FP 27”
Once square, toe nail all framing members LA NAIL 6” O.C.
YH
to the landscape timbers every 24". OU
SE
AROUND PERIMETER
AND 12” O.C. IN THE BOTTOM PLATE
FIELD OF THE PANEL 5’ 2 1/2”
24” 24” oc 24” oc 24”
Figure #3
2 x 4 P.T.
Floor Sheathing
Figure # 4
32” Side Wall Framing

2 x 4 P.T 2 x 4 P.T 2 x 4 P.T 2 x 4 P.T 32”

32”
2 x 4 P.T.

Figure #2
Floor Framing
 Step 4 Step 5

Sidewall installation - figure #5. Front and back wall framing -

To install the left and right framed walls, figures #6 and #7.
use 16d cement coated sinkers. Nail Use 16d cement coated sinkers nailing
through the bottom plate and the plywood through the top and bottom plates and into
floor into the floor joists every 6" on center. the end of the studs. Fasten with two nails
Note the walls should be off set 3 1/2”from per stud to the top and bottom plates. As
the back edge of the floor. You may tem- with the sidewalls, the wall studs should be
porarily nail a 2 x 4 to the floor to insure 7' long and cut from 8' long lumber.
proper spacing for the back wall. Level
and plumb the walls. Temporarily brace
walls until at leastthe two remaining walls 8’
are installed.
35” 26” 35”

3-1/2” 48”oc
FROM BACK EDGE
OF FLOOR 21”

30” 20” 30”

7’
70 1/2”

TEMPORARY 27”
WALL BRACE
FRONT OF

{
PLAYHOUSE
CUT OUT BOTTOM
PLATE AFTER SIDING
IS APPLIED.
Figure #5
Left and Right Wall Installation Figure #6
Front Wall Framing
 Step 6 Step 7
Front and back wall installation - Truss framing - figures #9 and 9A.
figure #8. Construct 5 trusses per figure #9. The bot-
If a temporary bottom plate has been tom cord should lay on the 1 1/2" edge. Cut
installed in step #4, remove it at this time. top cords per dimensions and angles in fig-
Install the framed front and back walls - ure #9A. The middle vertical support of the
figure #8. Use 16d cement coated sinkers 6" truss should be 17 1/2" long. Connect all
on center. Nail through the bottom plate components of the truss with mend plates
and into the floor joists. Square and level all on each seam both front and back.
walls as necessary. Connect the sidewalls
to the front and back walls. Nail through the
outside studs of the sidewalls and into the TOP CORD OF
adjoining stud of the front and back walls. TRUSS
SEE FIGURE 9A
After all the walls are securely fastened to FOR DIMENSIONS
one another, you can then remove the Figure #8
Front And Back Wall Installation
temporary bracing. 17 1/2”

8’ 8’

2x4
24” 24”o.c. 24”o.c. 24” Figure #9
Roof Truss Framing
5 Required
8”

1 3/4”
5’-4 9/16”

3/4”

1 1/2”
Figure #9A
4”
Top Cord Cut Detail
23° 10 Required
Figure #7
Back Wall Framing
 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10
Gable truss installation - figure #10. Porch post and beam installation - Roof truss installation - figure #12.
To install the gable end trusses make figure #11. Install the three remaining roof trusses
certain to align the back end of the bottom First install the left and right outside porch (constructed in step #7) 24” o.c. Use hurri-
cord with the back edge of the top wall posts. Place the porch beam on top of the cane ties to fasten the trusses to the porch
plate of the back wall. porch posts and underneath the trusses. beam and the rear wall.
Install the two inside porch posts. Nail
the bottom cords of the trusses to the
NAIL WITH 16d porch beam.
CEMENT COATED SINKERS

POST TO BEAM PORCH BEAM

HANGER

32
”
32
” PORCH POST
32 Figure #12
Figure #10 ”
Gable Truss Installation POST BASE HANGER
Roof Truss Installation

Figure #11
Porch Post/Beam Installation
 Step 11 Step 12
Siding installation - figure #13. Roof sheathing installation -
If prefabricated windows are to be figure #14.
installed, do so now before the siding Nail a full 4' x 8' panel (as the first panel)
is installed. Follow manufacturer's to the front and back slope of the roof.
installation instructions. Measure from the edge of the installed
Install plywood siding as shown in figure plywood to the ridge. Cut the panels to this
#13. Measure and cut out all door and dimension and install. Use 8d common nails.
window openings before installing siding to Nail every 6" o.c. at supported edges and
the walls. Use 8d non-staining siding nails. 12" o.c. at intermediate supports. Space all
Nail every 6" o.c. at supported edges and plywood 1/8" at the edges. The use of ply
every 12" o.c. at intermediate supports. clips is recommended.
MEASURE AND
Note the plywood siding cut out for the CUT TO SIZE
door opening will be used later to construct
MEASURE FROM
the door. Siding cut out at the porch should Figure #13 FULL 4x8 PANEL OF RIDGE TO EDGE OF
be installed on the porch overhang. Siding Installation PLYWOOD FULL 4x8 PANEL, CUT
AND INSTALL

SPACE 1/8”
BETWEEN
PANELS

Figure #14
Roof Sheathing Installation
 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
Trim installation - Doorframe - figure #16. Jamb and doorstop installation -
figures #15 and #15A. Cut all doorframe members as per the figure #17. Install 1” x 6” as jamb
Start with the gable ends. Measure the dimensions in figure #16. Assemble the stock to the sides and top of framed door
length from the peak of the ridge (along the frame with mend plates on both sides of the opening. Install flush with the siding.
top of the roofline) to the end of the roof seam. The frame will be strengthened with Use 1”x 2” for door stop. Install flush
truss. Cut the gable facia board as shown in the addition of plywood to the face and back with the back the 1”x 6”.
figure 15A. Install with 6d galvanized of the door frame. Cut a piece of 1/4"
finishing nails. Repeat this process for the BC plywood 24" x 70 1/2". Glue and nail to the
three remaining gable facia boards. backside of the doorframe.
FRAMED
24”
Measure and cut the front facia board. 1”x 2” DOOR
DOORSTOP OPENING
Nail with 6d galvanized finish nails into the
1”x 2”
truss ends. Repeat for the back facia board. 2”x 4”

SIDING
1”x 6”

70 1/2” 63 1/2”

Figure #17
Door Stop Installation

Step 16
Figure #16
Doorframe Detail Door installation - figure #17.
The 2 pieces of overlapping siding that
Measure To Length were cut out for the door opening will
1 1/2” now be used to finish the door. Match the
(23°) groove pattern of the 2 pieces of siding.
1 1/2” Glue and nail the siding to the doorframe
Figure #15A constructed in step #14. If not already done,
Figure #15
Fascia Trim Detail cut out the bottom plate in the door opening.
Fascia Trim Installation 23°
See step #5. After completion, hang the door
with door hardware of your choice.
 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19
Trim installation - figure #18. Handrail installation - figure #19. Shingling and finishing the Playhouse.
Finish all rough window openings with Make the top and bottom rails from 2" x 4"s. Install 15# felt paper on the roof. Install
1” x 6”. Install flush with the siding as in Measure the distance between porch posts asphalt shingles according to manufacturer's
step #15 for the door opening. Trim the and playhouse to get the correct dimension of instructions. Caulk around all window, door,
finished window openings with 3/4” top and bottom rails. Cut handrail rungs from and corner trim boards. Paint the playhouse
quarter round mouldings and install 2" x 2"s. Cut 12 rungs 30" long. Install equally following the paint manufacturer's instructions.
plexiglass windows. spaced with 6d galvanized finish nails. Interior finishing is optional. Inspect the
playhouse and make sure no nails are sticking
Install all the trim (1" x 4") around windows, through that could injure the children.
doors and corners. The trim may be mitered Congratulations! You have successfully
1 1/2”
at a 45° angle or square cut at 90°. Measure, completed this project.
cut and install vertical trim boards around
doors and windows first. Place the horizon-
tal trim board above the vertical boards and
mark to the correct length. Cut and install
with 6d galvanized finish nails.

2”x 4” 2”x 2”

Figure #19
Handrail Installation

30”
2”x 4”

2”x 2”

Figure #20
Figure #18 Shingling and finishing
Trim Installation Figure #19 A
Side view of porch rails
 Step 20
Optional Finishing Details
The interior walls and ceiling of the
playhouse may be finished with 4’ x 8’
Plytanium™ Ply-Bead® Classic panels.
Nine panels (not included in the
materials list) are needed.
Project Plans *
Window boxes of owner’s design
are optional. The use of preservative
treated boards is recommended (not
included in the materials list).

Optional window shutters may be

installed. See figure #21 and materials
list (door stop and shutters).

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Figure #21
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