Who knew that castles could get so crazy? The Crazy Castle Playset Plan heavily borrows from past cartoon and storybook concepts and turns them into a DIY backyard plan you can build! Kids will absolutely delight in it's crooked design and the many accessories that can be installed to help keep them busy.
Spanning over 200ft² over three levels, the Crazy Castle plan has been designed from the ground up to encourage play by accommodating numerous ways in and out, with an abundance of attachment points to install add-ons and points of interactivity. The perfect combination of form and function for overstimulated kids who need an outlet for all that peeped up energy!
Also check out the Wavy Residence and Crazy Train plans for a similar crooked vibe!
Features:
- Wacky and crooked design aesthetic helps in bringing out fun and imaginative play
- Interactive heavy layout is constructed to maximize children's movement throughout with it's multiple entrances and exits
- Modeled to accept many differing types of accessories and add-ons
- 3 total levels including top loft and lookout
- Over 200ft² of total play space
- Designed for ages 3½-12
- 117 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
🏰 Castle Playset Plans
💫 Whimsical Playhouse Plans
Dimensions:
- 12' wide at base
- 9' deep at base
- 16' Tall
Framing Details:
- 1st story Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C.
- 2nd story Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- 3rd story Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x4 & 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Roofing Details:
- Open top concept
Lumber List:
Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
(44) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
(52) 5/4" x 6" x 10'
(47) 5/4" x 6" x 12'
2x4:
(51) 2” x 4” x 8'
(35) 2” x 4” x 10'
(45) 2” x 4” x 12'
(2) 2” x 4” x 16'
2x6:
(27) 2” x 6” x 8'
(6) 2” x 6” x 10'
(7) 2” x 6” x 12'
(1) 2” x 6” x 16'
2x8:
(8) 2” x 8” x 8'
(6) 2” x 8” x 10'
(3) 2” x 8” x 12'
2x12:
(5) 2” x 12” x 8'
4x4:
(1) 4” x 4” x 8'
(1) 4” x 4” x 12'
4x6:
(3) 4” x 6” x 10'
(1) 4” x 6” x 12'
2x2:
(50) 2” x 2” x 3'
(2) 2” x 2” x 8'
Hardware List:
- (20 lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
- (20 lbs) GRK 2.5” R4 Screws
- (Optional) GRK 4” RSS Screws
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