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Step into a countryside tradition with the Barn & Silo Playhouse Plan, a beloved design brimming with rustic charm and imaginative detail. Choose either the standalone barn, or enjoy the deluxe option that links both the barn and silo at the second level. The barn features a welcoming front porch, perfect for tea parties, pretend country markets, or shady reading spots. The silo adds vertical excitement with room for slides or a swing below, inviting creative extensions kids will love.
Built to feel warm and authentic, this playhouse plan includes spaces designed to accommodate glass shed windows for extra natural light and authentic feel. The elevated second level is ideal for adding slides, ladders, or climbing accessories. Together, the connected barn and silo create a dynamic play environment that feels like a miniature farmstead. With cozy spaces, architectural detail, and endless accessory potential, the Barn & Silo Playhouse Plan brings countryside magic to your backyard.
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Features:
- 327 ft² in usable play space (w/ silo)
- 48 ft² front porch
- Two stories for both the Barn & Silo sections
- Designed for 2' x 3' glass shed windows
- 19 total windows with the silo, or 6 w/o
- 2 trap doors (w/ silo)
- 6' wall heights
- Working dutch doors
Plan Category:
Dimensions:
- 19.5' Wide (Barn & Silo)
- 12' Wide (No Silo)
- 12' Deep
- 17' Tall (Barn & Silo)
- 13' Tall (No Silo)
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x4 & 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Glass Shed Windows:
- ( 19 ) 24" x 36"
Roofing Details:
- 15° & 45° gambrel roof pitch
- 15° porch roof pitch
- 45° silo roof pitch
- 230 ft² of total roof coverage (no silo).
- 315 ft² of total roof coverage (barn & silo).
- Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List | Single Barn:
Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:(26) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
2x4:
(47) 2” x 4” x 8'
(5) 2” x 4” x 10'
(39) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
(13) 2” x 6” x 8'
(23) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
(1) 2” x 8” x 12'
4x4:
(4) 4” x 4” x 8'
1x4:
(4) 1” x 4” x 8'
Plywood:
(9) 4' x 8' x 1/2” Plywood Non-PT
(1) 4' x 8' x 5/8” Plywood Non-PT
(12) 4' x 8' T1-11
Lumber List | Barn & Silo:
Decking:(22) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
(2) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
(27) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
2x4:
(54) 2” x 4” x 8'
(40) 2” x 4” x 10'
(67) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
(26) 2” x 6” x 8'
(2) 2” x 6” x 10'
(27) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
(3) 2” x 8” x 12'
4x4:
(4) 4” x 4” x 8'
1x4:
(4) 1” x 4” x 8'
Plywood:
(21) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood Non-PT
(1) 4' x 8' x ⅝” Plywood Non-PT
(26) 4' x 8' T1-11
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