The Sky Sentry swingset plan was designed to get straight to the fun and maximize play space for a no compromising backyard playground experience. It's open concept layout and 7' standard deck height allows for framing and attaching up to eight different accessories and add-ons.Β A 3rd level crow's nest elevates children over 15' in the air to catch a good glimpse of the neighborhood.Β Also included are instructions to frame a 12' swing set attachment.Β Don't forget to also add a tire-swing underneath.
If you're looking for an elevated playset concept, but also want a playhouse to go along with it, check out our Elevated Adventure Plan.Β For a smaller open concept playset, see our Red Summit design.
Features:
- Elevated 8x12 platform is designed to accommodate numerous playground accessories and attachments.
- 7' main deck height accepts standard residential playground equipment (5' and 7' deck height residential playground equipment is industry standard)
- 128ftΒ² of usable play space
- 3rd level crow's nest
- Blueprints include framing instructions for:
- Rock wall
- Ship Ladder
- Bucket & pulley
- 12' wide swing set - Additional open areas in the railing accommodate additional accessories such as cargo nets, fire poles, slides, etc.
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Gable roof provides shelter from rain & sun
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12' long swing-set attachment in rear
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Elevated design allows play area underneath
- Designed for children aged 2-12
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44 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
π€ΈπΌ Playground Playset Plans
Dimensions:
- 8' Wide
- 12' Deep (No swing set and rock-wall)
- 30' Deep (With swing set and rock-wall)
- 16' Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C. (Main Platform)
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C. (Crow's Nest Platform)
- Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Roofing Details:
- 45Β° gable roof pitch
- 120 ftΒ² of total roof coverage.Β Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List:
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Decking:
( 34 ) 5/4β x 6β x 8'
( 6 ) 5/4β x 6β x 12'
1x8:
( 4 ) 1β x 8β x 8'
2x2:
( 88 ) 2β x 2β x 3'
2x4:
( 15 ) 2β x 4β x 8'
( 4 ) 2β x 4β x 10'
( 8 ) 2β x 4β x 12'
2x6:
( 38 ) 2β x 6β x 8'
( 6 ) 2β x 6β x 10'
( 13 ) 2β x 6β x 12'
( 1 ) 2β x 6β x 16'
2x8:
( 10 ) 2β x 8β x 8'
( 1 ) 2β x 8β x 10'
( 8 ) 2β x 8β x 12'
2x12:
( 4 ) 2β x 12β x 8'
4x4:
( 12 ) 4β x 4β x 8'
( 1 ) 4β x 4β x 10'
( 2 ) 4β x 4β x 12'
4x6:
( 3 ) 4β x 6β x 10'
( 1 ) 4β x 6β x 12'
6x6:
( 4 ) 6β x 6β x 10'
Plywood:
( 5 ) Β½" Plywood Sheets
Hardware List:
- (20 lbs) GRK 3β R4 Screws
- (10 lbs) GRK 2Β½"β R4 Screws
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