Do you have a family that consists of more than one child? Or does your one child have way too many toys they've gotten from the grandparents? Then the two story Dandy Duplex is what you're seeking!
The 7x12 Dandy Duplex playhouse plan makes the best of a compact footprint and provides a total of 168 square feet of play space. There is no interior ladder connecting both levels, but rather a side wall ship ladder, maximizing the interior space and providing a bit more privacy for it's smaller tenants. Eleven glass shed windows can also be installed to allow plenty of light in, and the 5' 6" walls will allow children grow and still have space into their teens.
Don't forget to also check out the Deluxe Clubhouse, the Damsel and the Hillside Homestead for other great, 2 story playhouse plans!
Features:
- Two story playhouse with a total of 168ft² in usable space
- 1st and 2nd story patios with overhanging roof
- 2nd level slide exit
- Interior vertical ladder to access 2nd level
- Gable Roof
- 5.5' Walls
- Designed for children aged 3-10
- 39 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
Dimensions:
- 7' Wide
- 12' Deep
- 15' Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Glass Shed Windows:
- ( 4 ) 14" x 21"
- ( 3 ) 18" x 27"
- ( 2 ) 18" Octagonal
Roofing Details:
- 30° gable roof pitch
- 128 ft² of total roof coverage. Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List:
Decking:
( 50 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
2x2:
( 29 ) 2” x 2” x 8'
2x4:
( 48 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 22 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 27 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 8 ) 2” x 4” x 16'
2x6:
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 13 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 4 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 16'
2x8:
( 5 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 16'
4x4:
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 16'
Plywood:
( 12 ) ½” sheets Non-PT
( 6 ) ¾” sheets Non-PT
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