Jail Playhouse Plan

The Jail Playhouse Plan is a 6x8-foot DIY project designed for kids who love imaginative play. This charming country style structure features a working front door, five window openings with wooden bars, and a lean-to roof, all crafted to resemble a classic jailhouse. With a wall height of 5 feet, it's suitable for children aged 2 to 8, providing a fun space for pretend play and role-playing games. The plan includes a 29-page step-by-step PDF guide, making the building process straightforward and enjoyable. Paul's Playhouses

This playhouse is part of Paul's Playhouses' Town & Village Playhouse Plans collection, which also features designs like a firehouse, gas station, and schoolhouse. The Jail Playhouse Plan is designed to be built quickly and affordably, offering a delightful addition to any backyard. Whether it's for playing cops and robbers or as a unique play space, this plan brings a touch of whimsy and fun to outdoor play.

Features:

• Designed for ages 2-8
• 5' wall height
• 5 window openings with wooden bars
• Front door made of wooden bars
• 6' long, 8' wide, 7' tall
• 21 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🏘️ Town & Village Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

• 8' Wide
• 6' Deep
• 6' 10" Tall

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 24" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x4 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 10 gable roof pitch
• 58 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:
(1)  5/4” x 6” x 8'
(8)  5/4” x 6” x 12'

Framing:
(24)  2” x 4” x 8'
(15)  2” x 4” x 10'
(14)  2” x 4” x 12'

(6) 2” x 6” x 8'
(1) 2” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
(8) 4' x 8' x 1/2” Plywood Non-PT