Kids playhouse roof plans

This step by step diy project is about kids playhouse roof plans. This backyard project features detailed instructions regarding the construction of a roof for a beautiful playhouse. Adjust the design of the table to suit your needs and to match the design of your backyard furniture. Check out the rest of the outdoor project to see how to build the benches.

You should always plan everything from the very beginning, in order to prevent costly mistakes and to save time. In most of the cases, you need a friend to give you a hand when assembling the playhouse roof. Invest in high quality lumber and plywood, as the components will be exposed to bad weather. Protect the components with appropriate paint or stain.

There are a few tips that you should take into account, if you want to get a professional result. Therefore, take accurate measurements and use professional tools when making the cuts or when drilling pilot holes. Align the components at both ends and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to create a rigid structure.

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Building a playhouse

Materials

D – 12 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 28 1/2″ long RAFTERS
F – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 21 3/4″x33″ long, 1 piece – 83 3/4″x33″ long, 1 piece – 21 3/4″x27 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 27 3/4″x83 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 38″x21 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 38″x83 3/4″ long ROOFING
G – 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 54″ long POSTS
H – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 31″ long, 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 22″ long, 2 pieces – 39 1/2″ long RAILS
H – 43 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 16″ long BALUSTERS

12 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 8 ft
2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 10 ft
3 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
100 pieces of 1 5/8″ screws
100 pieces of 2 1/2″ screws
glue, paint / stain

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One Weekend

Part 1: Free playhouse plans
Part 2: Kids playhouse roof plans

How to build a playhouse roof

Building the rafters

Build the rafters out of 2×2 lumber. Cut the ends of the rafters at the right angles, as shown in the diagram.

Fitting the rafters

Fit the rafters to the playhouse, making sure you place them equally-spaced. Drill pilot holes and secure them into place with 2 1/2″ screws. Leave no gaps between the components.

Fitting the roofing sheets

Attach the 3/4″ plywood sheets to the rafters, as shown in the diagrams. Drill pilot holes and secure the sheets to the rafters using 1 1/4″ screws. Leave no gaps between the components and make sure everything is locked together tightly.

Fitting the posts

Attach the 4×4 posts to the porch, as described in the diagram. Cut the top of the posts at 80 degrees. Plumb the posts with a spirit level before toe-nailing them to the floor. Fit the 2×4 support to the top of the posts, as described in the diagram.

Building the rails

Build the rails for the sides of the porch, using the diagram. Make notches to the rails to fit into place easily. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the rails.

Building the side railings

Fit the rails to the posts by using 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure the corners are square. Toenail the baluster to the rails using 2 1/2″ screws.

Building the front railings

Build the rails out of 2×2 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the rails and secure them to the posts with 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure the corners are right-angled. Build the balusters out of 2×2 lumber and secure them to the rails with 2 1/2″ screws. Drill pilot holes to prevent the wood from splitting.

Fitting the overhang roof

Continue the project by fitting the roofing sheets to the front overhang. Smooth the edges and attach the sheets to the structure. Drill pilot holes and secure the sheets to the structure using 1 1/4″ screws.

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Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours. Check if there are protruding screws and fix this issue, if necessary.

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