Build the rafters out of 2 2 lumber.
Roof plans playhouse.
All the walls are built using 2x2s and exterior 1 4 plywood.
More on this in a second.
Pergola style roof roofing shingles like on most homes metal corrugated panels cover roof with outdoor fabric.
I love the suntuf panels we chose but in case you want to try something else here are some other playhouse roof ideas.
Since our playset is 72 inches wide each rafter will go over 36 inches and.
Here s the build so far.
The four walls are simply screwed together at the corners to make up the playhouse.
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Feb 24 2015 think putting up a roof on a playhouse is difficult.
Playhouse plans overview.
How to build a playhouse roof.
We decided to use an 8 12 roof pitch which means for every 12 inches the roof goes over it goes up 8 inches.
Playhouse plans material list.
We ve had this playhouse up through a windy alaska summer and winter through rainstorms and even with lots of snow.
Drill pilot holes and secure them into place with 2 1 2 screws.
Reconsider with this plan.
Cut the rafter to the correct angle and length using a framing square and a circular saw or a miter saw.
Playhouse plans plans include free pdf download step by step illustrated instructions material list with shopping list and cutting list.
Cut the ends of the rafters at the right angles as shown in the diagram.
The walls are very light easy for one person to build and move.
When we left off on the playhouse build yesterday we had the deck built the frame of the playhouse done and we were moving up to the roof.