Framing A Roof For A Playhouse

Measure the ridgeboard the board that will run lengthwise through the center of the triangle shaped roof to 7 11.

Framing a roof for a playhouse.

It was tied around one roof support beam and then another board was nailed to it. After many long hours and a sore wrist my jig sawing was done and i got to work framing up the play house section. Cut the ridge to length. A tow rope was used to add some more interest and challenged to the entrance of the playhouse.

Continue the project by fitting the roofing sheets to the front overhang. Create the eight rafters made from 2x4 inch boards. Lay your trusses on. Cut the rafter to the correct angle and length using a framing square and a circular saw or a miter saw.

The roof curve was done this way as well and i needed 8 curved pieces as per my design. Maybe there was a better way to do this but at this point i don t want to think about it anymore. You ll want to continue that row making sure it s straight until you get to the end. Lay out the playhouse like a pro using batter boards and string plumb the walls using a spirit level and braces predrill holes with a drill machinery before inserting the screws.

Line your ridgepole up with the back side wall and quickly mark the placement of each stud in the back wall. Fitting the overhang roof. The top plates of the walls were kerfed 2x4 s. Miter these to the correct angle to fit.

You can let the extra hang off we ll trim it all off at the end. Cut the collar ties to the correct angle and length. Regular wood if you paint seal it for the outdoors it will last for years 5 2 4 8 boards 4 2 3 8 boards 5 2 4 8 boards 4 2 3 8 boards 3 8 suntuf corrugated roofing panels i used the solar gray color to give a bit of shade to the playhouse. Drill pilot holes and secure the sheets to the structure using 1 1 4 screws.

This is just the distance from the front to the back of the playset 3. Smooth the edges and attach the sheets to the structure. Then attach your. Make sure you give at least a 1 2 overhang over your plywood.

Build your trusses by screwing the tops of the trusses together using the 2 screws and glue.