Row House Playhouse Plan

A staple of the working class, the classic row home has it's roots in 16th century Europe and it's style still continues on today. Inspired by homes found in the Philadelphia and Baltimore ares, this fun take incorporates three different facade compositions and combines them into one cool project!

If you're family consists of three or more children who need their space, the Downtown Row House Playhouse is a distinctive choice they will love. If you're looking for a more whimsically influenced three home concept, make sure to check out our Terrific Triplex plan as well!

Features:

• Traditional Philadelphia style row home aesthetic
• Made to look like three linear terraced houses
  
• 450ft² total usable play space
• Two stories with ship ladder access to 3rd level loft
  
• Two covered porches
  
• 30 window openings that are compatible with real shed glass placements
  
• 6' wall height
• "L" shaped stairs to 2nd level
• Opening for a 7' high slide
• Designed for children aged 3-12
• 111 page, step by step plan

Plan Category:

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Exterior Dimensions:

• 20' Wide
• 26' Deep
  
• 18' Tall

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 18 ) 18" x 27"
  ( 9 ) 14" x 21"
  
• ( 3 ) 18" Octagonal
  

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x8 & 2x6 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 330 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 ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 12 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'

1x Framing:
( 2 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 3 ) 1” x 4” x 10'

2x Framing:
( 63 ) 2” x 2” x 3'
( 56 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

( 208 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 37 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 76 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 9 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

( 38 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 8 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 23 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

( 14 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 14 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 21 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

( 3 ) 2” x 10” x 8'
( 3 ) 2” x 10” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 10” x 12'

( 1 ) 2” x 12” x 10'
( 2 ) 2” x 12” x 12'

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

Plywood:
( 50 ) ½" Plywood Sheets
( 21 ) ⅝" Plywood Sheets

Hardware List:

• ( 40 lbs ) GRK 3” R4 Screws
• ( 20 lbs ) GRK 2” R4 Screws
  
• ( 5 lbs ) GRK 1½” R4 Screws
• ( 52 ) ½" Carriage Bolts, nuts, washers
• (Optional) GRK 4” RSS Screws