If simplicity and play space is your desire, look no farther than the 6x8, 8x10, 10x12 or 16x16 Petite retreat clubhouse designs. This playset's elevated design and open concept allow for loads of room for kids to just be kids. Rain won't pose a problem either, as this bad boy has a roof to boot! Add in the included instructions for a ship ladder, rock wall (8x10 and up) and space for a slide or two, and you'll have yourself a sweet backyard escape the kids will have just as much fun building as they'll have playing in.
Make sure to also look at Paul's Clubhouse, or for an even larger playground design, check out the Playground Playhouse Plan!
Features:
- 48ft² (6x8), 80ft² (8x10), 120ft² (10x12) and 256ft² (16x16) of usable play space
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Open concept for max play room
- Integrated front porch
- Open gable roof design allows more cooling airflow while keeping out the elements
- 12' wide swing-set attachment
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Includes ship ladder, rock wall (8x10 and up) & room for a slide(s)
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Elevated design allows play area underneath
- 6' 6" (6x8) or 7' 8" (8x10) max interior head room
- Designed for children aged 3-10
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36+ page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
6x8 Dimensions:
- 8' Wide
- 6' Deep
- 10½' Tall
8x10 Dimensions:
- 10' Wide
- 8' Deep
- 13' Tall
10x12 Dimensions:
- 12' Wide
- 10' Deep
- 15' Tall
16x16 Dimensions:
- 16' Wide
- 16' Deep
- 17' Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C. (16x16 only)
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C. (10x12 & 16x16)
Roofing Details:
- 30° gable roof pitch
- 65ft² - 250ft² of total roof coverage. Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
6x8 Lumber List:
Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
( 17 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 11 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
2x2:
( 10 ) 2” x 2” x 3'
2x4:
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 7 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 13 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 6 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
Plywood:
( 3 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets
8x10 Lumber List:
Decking:
( 26 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 21 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
2x2:
( 10 ) 2” x 2” x 3'
2x4:
( 18 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 14 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
4x4:
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 6 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
Plywood:
( 4 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets
10x12 Lumber List:
Decking:
( 9 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 44 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
2x4:
( 5 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 13 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 26 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 16'
2x8:
( 3 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
4x4:
( 10 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'
Plywood:
( 4 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets
16x16 Lumber List:
Decking:
( 36 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 47 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'
2x2 (Balusters):
( 35 ) 2” x 2” x 3'
2x4:
( 19 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 15 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 3 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 5 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 24 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 16'
2x8:
( 21 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 16'
2x12:
( 2 ) 2” x 12” x 16'
4x4:
( 15 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 12'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
Plywood:
( 8 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets
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