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38X60 E-Z Frame Playhouse Assembly Instructions

This kit includes:

(12) 90 Degree Brackets

(9) 120 Degree Brackets

(6) I or 30 Degree Brackets

(16) T Brackets

To complete your structure project you will need to purchase:

(15) 2X2 lumber - commonly known as a 2X2 – actual dimensions vary slightly from store to store. When

purchasing your lumber it is a good idea to take one of your brackets along to verify that the lumber you are

purchasing will fit your bracket correctly. You do not want the lumber to fit too loosely or too snuggly.

2X2 lumber can come in pine, cedar, redwood or treated lumber. Treated lumber, redwood or cedar is best

if planning to place your structure directly on the ground. Typically when buying 2X2 lumber, it is best to

buy it in a bundle that is still strapped instead of loose lumber and let it sit for a couple of days to finish

drying out before you cut the straps because pine lumber tends to twist if it has not finished drying yet. If

buying unbundled boards just be sure to glance down the end of each board to make sure it is straight and

does not have any bows in it before buying it.

(100) 1 ¼” wood screws

- Materials needed to cover your structure depending on use. This can be plastic, tarps, glass. Chicken wire,

siding or metal. Or use your imagination!

Tools needed to complete structure:

- Table saw or skill saw

- Screw Gun, Drill with Phillips bit or a Phillips screwdriver (please keep in mind there are a lot of screws

needed to fasten brackets so an electric screw driver of some sort would make the project much easier)

- Level

- Measuring tape

Assembly Instructions:

Step 1: Please make sure to read all the assembly instructions before starting your project.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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38X60 E-Z Frame Playhouse Assembly Instructions This kit includes: (12) 90 Degree Brackets (9) 120 Degree Brackets (6) I or 30 Degree Brackets (16) T Brackets To complete your structure project you will need to purchase: (15) 2X2 lumber - commonly known as a 2X2 – actual dimensions vary slightly from store to store. When purchasing your lumber it is a good idea to take one of your brackets along to verify that the lumber you are purchasing will fit your bracket correctly.
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Step 2: Identify all your brackets so you know which bracket goes where. The diagram below shows which bracket is used for which area of your project. Please note: When assembling make sure brackets are facing the directions shown in this diagram. Step 3: Measure and cut your lumber. Cut your lumber using a skill or table saw. All cuts are straight cuts – no angle cuts. If you are not a saw person – many local and main chain lumberyards will cut your lumber for you for free or a minimal charge.
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Note: When assembling your structure make sure you put a screw in each hole in each bracket to make sure your structure is rigid and solid when completed. Step 4: Lay out your base first using your 90 degree brackets. Make sure (VERY IMPORTANT) that you face the brackets the way they are shown in the diagrams above. Failure to do this may make some measurements off later in assembly and the structure not go together properly. Layout your brackets and lumber for your base per the floor plan diagram below.
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Step 5: Next assemble your roof trusses. It is typically easier to assemble them on the ground and then put them in to place on the stud walls. Make sure you use a level for the bottom of the truss (letter B) so they are level or measure down from the ridge bracket down each truss board. Failure to do this may push the truss out and cause it not to fit. Layout your roof as shown in the roof plan diagram below.
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Step 7: Add board E to rear elevation as shown in rear elevation diagram below by sliding T brackets in to place first then adding studs, measuring do they are equally spaced and finally screwing them in to place.
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Step 8: Assemble the front of your structure. Do not add screws until you have everything adjusted how you would like them. First add your H and D boards by sliding in the T brackets and adding the studs. Securely fasten everything with screws once you feel you the opening is adjusted and in place how you would like it. Please see the front elevation diagram below.
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Step 9: Finally – measure your structure to determine the amount of materials you will need to purchase to cover your structure. Always make sure you allow for seams or waste material and purchase extra. To determine the amount of material needed for the front and rear of the structure measure the base for your width and then measure from the base to the top of the ridge for your height.