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.
Roof ideas for playhouse.
So a new gaf timberline natural shadow.
Pergola style roof roofing shingles like on most homes metal corrugated panels cover roof with outdoor fabric.
If you are really confused right now read this page and see if it makes a little more sense.
Build the rafters out of 2 2 lumber.
We decided to use an 8 12 roof pitch which means for every 12 inches the roof goes over it goes up 8 inches.
We purchased this playhouse kit about a year ago and it has help up great so far.
The yellow roof complements the pale green chosen for this rustic playhouse.
All the walls are built using 2x2s and exterior 1 4 plywood.
My only complaint is that the roof isn t waterproof and when it rains everything in it gets drenched.
Here s the build so far.
Drill pilot holes and secure them into place with 2 1 2 screws.
How to build a playhouse roof.
Since our playset is 72 inches wide each rafter will go over 36 inches and since we are using an 8 12 roof pitch it will go up 24 inches.
Dutch doors and cottage style windows make for an adorable country playhouse.
I really wanted the house to be waterproof that way i can also use it as a storage shed for all my daughters toys.
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The four walls are simply screwed together at the corners to make up the playhouse.
Feb 24 2015 think putting up a roof on a playhouse is difficult.
We ve had this playhouse up through a windy alaska summer and winter through rainstorms and even with lots of snow.
Reconsider with this plan.
This structure is also large enough that it could double as a storage shed when the children grow up.
Fit the rafters to the playhouse making sure you place them equally spaced.
Cut the ends of the rafters at the right angles as shown in the diagram.
This simple roof design will take all of the confusion out of rafters.
With an assortment of color options and designs to choose from swingsetmall has your child covered.
I knew when i was planning out this project that i wanted a roof that was going to look good but also be durable and water tight.