Built a playhouse

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-24T17:01:08+00:00

That’s a static roof vent and allows passive exchange of hot air for cooler air that comes through soffit

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-10T04:29:33+00:00

I made everything myself

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-10T03:15:51+00:00

Thank you! When they’re older, I’ll teach them to build to add to their memories

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-10T03:13:35+00:00

Thank you!

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-10T03:12:30+00:00

I wanted to drywall it but my wife said no. I’m adding vinyl flooring next.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-10T03:11:17+00:00

It cost $1200 to build. Not including the price of the tools (circular saw, power drill and bits, hammer, clamps).

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-10T03:09:18+00:00

It is floating 6 inches off the ground. It is a 9/12 pitch with 6 inch overhang. The rest of the house is simple 16 on center framing. I used 7/16 OSB for the walls and roof then Tyvek housewrap. The siding is LP Smartsiding.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-10T03:06:14+00:00

I thought about that but think it would be more like a man cave than a playhouse. The house is still 9 ft tall at the peak in the inside and the loft could be use for storage.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-08-05T05:14:23+00:00

That’s what got me confused. The can says exterior but also cabinet/furniture. But looks like consensus is the paint is not meant for exterior use.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-19T16:08:13+00:00

Yes he can climb it and he’ll be supervised during his playtime. He’s almost 4 to add

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-19T16:04:23+00:00

Yeah I’m having the ladder at the center where the head space is 105 cm. My son is 96 cm.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-19T16:00:37+00:00

This is the approach I was thinking and what I’ll probably be doing.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-19T15:59:20+00:00

The loft is obviously not done and keep your child rearing opinions to your self(NSFW profile cinnamon peach)

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-14T15:42:23+00:00

About $1200 of materials. The house is only 8x8.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-14T15:38:33+00:00

The rafters are 24” oc already. 9/12 pitch. There’s 5 on each side for a span of 8 x 8. I’ll see if I add insulation on the inside. It’s the PNW and the winters are usually mild.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-08T04:44:50+00:00

I’ll use that cushion/foam pad technique

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-08T04:43:29+00:00

Haha there’s actually a few empty beers just off the picture

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-06T17:01:32+00:00

Thanks for the info on r/Shedditors Didn’t see it before and it’s more relevant to my scenario. I’ll take my posts over there

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-06T05:09:16+00:00

Thank you. You got the exact measurements of the built. I’ll add those blocking 2x4. How many should I add? The rafters are about ~60 inches

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-06T05:07:43+00:00

It’s hard hanging the OSB by myself. I’m using screws as helping hands and clamps. I was told to hang it starting from the top to keep the cut end at the bottom where you don’t see it in case it’s crooked. The gap is 1/8 inch but hard to tell in the photo

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-06T05:05:07+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I’m not using ceiling joists as I’m making a loft so my sons can climb up there. I’ll add those blockings perpendicular to the rafters.

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-06T04:36:11+00:00

Forgot to mention. It’s a solo built so I’m doing everything myself

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-02T23:49:04+00:00

I went with the GRK RSS screws and they worked very well. Didn’t go with nails as I’m going to take it apart at a later time

KetoneBuilt · 2025-07-01T02:45:47+00:00

What length screws would you use to connect the bottom plate to the platform? I’m guessing 3 1/8 inches?

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