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Victorian Playhouse Manual 

6x8 and 8x8

Construction Manual              © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co.                       Page 4

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Fasten this panel.  

Install panel E to panel D.  

Fasten onto the floor.  

Install panel F.  Keep top even with the other 
panel.  

Keep the siding in against the floor 

Install panel G, keep level with the other 

panel.  

Summary of Contents for Victorian Playhouse

Page 1: ...30 893 4212 www cottagekits com 2007 2008 Little Cottage Co Victorian Playhouse Manual 6x8 and 8x8 Tools Needed Cordless Drill 12V or higher 2 Square Drive Bit Hammer 6 Step Ladder Tape Measure Square...

Page 2: ...s even before fastening If it is not you will have an uneven floor Screw the sections together Put one screw towards the plywood and the other toward the top Put 4 screws on each side roughly 8 10 apa...

Page 3: ...lding later but are optional unless you are adding the deck rail then you MUST add them or the child door will not clear the deck Turn the floor on the back with the plywood facing up Make certain the...

Page 4: ...e 3 13 14 15 16 17 18 Fasten make sure it is even on top Install panel C onto the header block Measure from 2x3 to 2x3 in the doorway not from the door stops This should measure 20 Fasten panel C Fast...

Page 5: ...l 2007 2008 Little Cottage Co Page 4 19 20 21 22 23 24 Fasten this panel Install panel E to panel D Fasten onto the floor Install panel F Keep top even with the other panel Keep the siding in against...

Page 6: ...F Make sure these are even and fasten on top Note If your floor is uneven it may start to show up here Fasten on the bottom Fasten 1 screw approximately 8 10 apart from each other Fasten panels H I to...

Page 7: ...anels G F Align mark by the edge of the 2x3 and put a screw in to hold in place Note If there is no mark you can measure in 5 5 and make your own mark Have someone push the trim in against the siding...

Page 8: ...the edge even This will be the top of the door so this is very important Put these on top of panels J K Keep the edge of the door frame even and push in trim against the siding Do the same thing on t...

Page 9: ...the joints as shown Install 2x6 gingerbread match sets of 3 with numbers on the pieces Install the other side Next install the center piece Note the speed square will keep these edges even Fasten be...

Page 10: ...orrect 8x8 angles that match the truss scabs Do not use the rear truss it is slightly shorter Fasten the truss scabs keep top even Install one scab on either side of the truss Install the trusses in t...

Page 11: ...T bar Use premarked center to make sure it is centered Make sure to use the correct pieces Slide the T bar piece on top of the dormer and in between trusses Slide to the front against the gingerbread...

Page 12: ...nstall the next piece of OSB Fasten only on the bottom outside edges VERY IMPORTANT Center the OSB on the rear truss A mistake here will throw the whole roof off Once centered as the picture shows fas...

Page 13: ...e Fasten this piece on the bottom There should be a gap between the 2x2 and OSB like there was on the back side Install the front piece of OSB with angle cut Note see how it shoot s up into the corner...

Page 14: ...rect angle of the V brace to the top of the roof Fasten using black headed screws from the top Next install the dripedge purchased at a local home improvement store Next cut the tabs off of the shingl...

Page 15: ...r of shingles Do this on both sides Next shingle the back side Cut pieces for the ridge cap See instructions on the shingle package A regular utility knife will work good to cut this cut the shingles...

Page 16: ...Place the provided spacer bar by edge Place the door on the spacer bar Fasten us ing only one screw per hinge This way if adjustments are needed you will not have to undo all of the screws Next instal...

Page 17: ...liding away since it is a larger door Measure 34 between the door You may have to loosen back wall slightly to obtain this measurement Install the top of the door centering between the top door trim a...

Page 18: ...7 2008 Little Cottage Co Page 17 Thank you for purchasing from Little Cottage Co We appreciate your business and hope that you enjoy your building for years to come If you have any questions or commen...

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Page 23: ...chimney sections Secure corners of chimney using two 2 1 black headed screws per side Complete chimney assembly Carefully lift chimney to the roof Measure inward 6 from end of roof and set chimney in...

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Page 27: ...Box 455 Berlin OH 44610 330 893 4212 2007 Little Cottage Co Cordless Drill 12V or higher 2 square drive bit Hammer 6 step ladder Tape measure Square utility knife w blade hook blade Tools Needed Plea...

Page 28: ...e house Turn loft around and fasten with screws from Construction Manual 2007 Little Cottage Co Page 3 4 Use a 36 2x3 brace to the front bottom of loft Use plenty of screws 5 Add a 36 2x3 brace to the...

Page 29: ...in piece this slides on top of the loft bottoms Fasten this with screws Make sure it is secure 10 Install left and right railing Note how it is fastened on the inside of the 2x6 11 Install the ladder...

Page 30: ...in front of playhouse Otherwise the child door will hit the deck These posts are to use beneath the floor Be sure to use one under the center splice so that the floor does not sag When building your...

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