Rapunzel's Tower Playhouse Plan

There is something fascinating about tall structures. Heck, even the first Hardy Boys book as based around one.  With two stories and standing 18' at it's highest point, this is a 7x7 backyard woodworking project your kid's will dream high with.  Acting as an enchanted stone dwelling or as a guarding fortress, depending on it's paint job, your kids, and the neighbors too will have a blast.  Plus with a slide, it's a tower Rapunzel won't be stuck in too long. :-)  Take the fear of of DIY woodworking and build this tower!  Don't forget to check out all our castle designs too!

Features:

• 80 ft² in usable play space
• Designed for ages 3-10
• Front door & 7 Window openings
• Trap door to the 2nd floor keep
• Two stories w/ roof
• 6' wall heights
• 7' long, 7' wide, 18' tall
• 14 page, step by step plan
• Price for plan: $35

Materials:

( 22 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'

( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'

Framing:

( 53 ) 2” x 4” x 8'

( 17 ) 2” x 4” x 10'

( 14 ) 2” x 6” x 8'

( 4 ) 2” x 6” x 10'

( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

( 16 ) 1x4x12

( 7 ) 1x4x8

( 8 ) 4” x 4” x 8'

Plywood:
( 20 ) 1/2" Sheets

Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!