Central Fire Station Playhouse Plan

Bring the excitement of a classic American firehouse right to your backyard with this charming Central Fire Station playhouse plan! Inspired by the brick fire stations of yesteryear, this miniature masterpiece features three handsome garage doors, four delightful dormers, and a bell tower that doubles as a cozy loft. Every detail captures the character of a mid-century town firehouse, creating the perfect setting for little firefighters to dream up daring rescues, sound the alarm, and save the day. With its timeless design and eye-catching details, this backyard beauty is sure to become the neighborhood's most popular station!

Ready to answer the call of backyard adventure? This DIY firehouse makes a fantastic family project, bringing a little creativity and a whole lot of fun to the building process. The straightforward design helps make construction an enjoyable experience, with a finished playhouse that delivers years of imaginative play and unforgettable childhood memories. Whether your little heroes are racing to an emergency, keeping watch from the bell tower, or gathering the crew for their next big mission, this classic firehouse is a wonderful addition to any backyard with room for a little extra excitement. Grab your tools and get ready to build something truly special!

Features:

• Designed to have a traditional brick firehouse aesthetic.
• Three levels with 2nd level balcony and 3rd level lookout.
• 420ft² total usable play space.
• Ship ladder access to 2nd and 3rd levels.
• 14 window openings provide ample natural light.
• 6' wall height.
• Gable main roof and hip/valley lookout.
• Designed for children aged 3-12.
• 56 page, step by step plan.

Plan Category:

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Exterior Dimensions:

• 16' Wide
• 12' Deep
• 22' Tall

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 12 ) 24" x 36"
• ( 2 ) 18" Octagonal 

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 45° gable roof pitch
• 350 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 take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 4 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 7 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'

1x4:
( 9 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 1” x 4” x 10'

1x6:
( 6 ) 1” x 6” x 8'
( 3 ) 1” x 6” x 12'

2x2:
( 19 ) 2” x 2” x 3'
( 9 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 30 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 38 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 100 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 9 ) 2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 35 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 20 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 16 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 10 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 10'

4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

Plywood:
( 60 ) ½" Plywood Sheets