If you have two children who need their own backyard play space, along with the quick ability to access a swing-set and slide, the Curtailed Condo starts to look quite appealing.
Similar in concept to our Dandy Duplex plan, this homely, 8x8 fort design has been designed with two separate play spaces; one on the lower and one on the upper level, while at the same time not taking up too much space in your backyard. Of course, visiting is just a quite trip up a ship ladder, which then lends you the ability to raise a bucket, or head down the slide. Seven total glass shed windows can be added to allow plenty of light, and the optional swing-set can make this clubhouse one cool backyard playground!
Features:
- 175 ft² in usable play space
- Two stories w/ upper balcony and overhanging roof
- Ship Ladder and rock wall access to 2nd level
- 11 total glass windows allows for an abundance of natural light
- Deigned for a 7' high slide
- Instructions to attach a swing-set
- Designed for children aged 3-9
- 44 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
Dimensions:
- 8' Wide / 22' Wide w/ swing-set
- 8' Deep
- 17.5' Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x4 & 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Glass Shed Windows:
- ( 9 ) 18" x 27"
- ( 2 ) 18" Octagonal
Roofing Details:
- 60° gable roof pitch & 10° porch roof pitch
- 140 ft² of total roof coverage. Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List:
Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
( 46 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
2x4:
( 66 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 13 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 34 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 4” x 16'
2x6:
( 35 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 14 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 7 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
2x10:
( 1 ) 2” x 10” x 8'
2x2:
( 20 ) 2” x 2” x 8'
4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
Plywood:
( 15 ) ½" Plywood Sheets
( 8 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets
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