How To Make A Playset Roof

It took several months to get enough wood but i was in no hurry.

How to make a playset roof.

Build your trusses by screwing the tops of the trusses together using the 2 screws and glue. When we last left off we were ready to build a roof on this bad boy. How to build a playset roof. The second part was trying to figure out how wide to make the roof.

The ends of the rafters should be flush with the outsides of the front and back walls matching the trusses built into the gable end walls also highlighted in green above. Repeat on the other side of the roof. But the end result is a whole playground for only about 440 max so i think that s a win. It s not my fault.

Find someone who will read it who did not birth you. Make sure there is 1 1 2 overhang on the back side. When you start a blog you set these mental goals for yourself. Building the playset roof.

You can build a simple roof over your playset using wood that matches the rest of the playset. Not only does this freshen up the playset and make it look like new but it helps to protect it as well. How to add a roof to a diy wooden playground playset. Yes i did build this playset just so i could talk about theorems and numbers and star wars.

Add the timbertex to cap the ridge and secure following package instructions. There are triple bunk beds that sleep 3 children or adults twin over double. And headboard install the side rails add on the mattresses and trundle and. Attach the roof ridge to the top of the center wall stud with 2 1 2 pocket hole screws and exterior wood glue.

I also reclaimed some 2 x 4 s for the frame in addition to the wider boards. Then attach two roof rafters to either side of the roof ridge so they are flush with the back of the ridge. Try not to suck. Lay your trusses on top of the ridgepole and line up with the markings from step 1.

I d like to start out by saying this. I brushed and rolled the stain onto the worn wood of the playset and let it dry for 24 hours. Building a roof over your playset can be as simple as slapping up a few extra 2x4s or as complex as building a.