HomePlace Backyard Cottage Assembly Manual

Backyard Cottage

Assembly Manual

Shown with optional porch & railing and cus­tomer supplied shingles

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Kit ships as shown

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Rev 7/17/06

Backyard Cottage Assembly

Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Backyard Cottage kit. The craftsmanship and detail in this playhouse are
unmatched. We are proud to bring you this unit made by our Amish friends and neighbors.

This manual is designed to simplify the assembly process, however we strongly recommend having an
experienced carpenter involved in the project. Please read through the entire manual before start-
ing!!

It took 2 workers 4 hours to assemble this playhouse, using the tools shown in the pictures. However,
it will probably take you a little longer since it will be a new project for you. While air tools were used to
assemble much of the unit in this manual, the unit can also be assembled with screws or hand nails.

Take a deep breath and get at it, the satisfaction and enjoyment of this playhouse is only a few hours
away. Have Fun!!!!!

Remember, it is very important that you have a level site for your playhouse, and that the play­house floor is perfectly level prior to assembling the playhouse.

Note: The playhouse depicted in this manual may show options not included in your unit.

TOOLS NEEDED:

Tape Measure

2 small paint brushes

4' straight edge

Hammer

Tin Scissors

Utility Knife with hook blade

Two Stepladders and 1 plank

Screw gun

Level

Recommended Fasteners:

Galvanized 1-1/2” Nails or Screws
Galvanized 2-1/2” Nails or Screws

5/8” Roof Nails (for shingles)

1-12” Galvanized Trim Nails

Note: Air powered tools and fasteners can be used for most applications. Proper nails and staples must

be used.

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Unpack Playhouse

Step 1: Kit should look like this
when arriving at your property.
Inspect package for damage.
Please call 717.354.3777 to
report any damages.

Step 2: Cut shrink wrap and unwrap kit.

Step 3: Cut off packaging bands and remove one section at a time by backing out screws used for
packaging. Carry sections to site where unit will be built.

Note: Use caution when unpacking kit, keep sections from falling after screws are removed. Do
not throw away bottom of skid, this is the large floor section.

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Wall & Floor Assembly

Step 4: Assemble floor sections by aligning marks on floor, and mak­ing sure floor edges are precisely flush. Fasten sections together using
heavy duty 3” screws spaced 12” apart.

Step 7: Set back wall panel as shown, aligning ends of wall flush
with ends of floor.

Note: Make sure wall panel is plumb up and down.

Step 5:Set floor on leveled
site. If needed, level site
with a bed of crushed stone
or gravel. It is very impor-

tant for site to be level.

Step 8: Fasten wall to floor
as shown using 2-1/2” nails
or screws. Fasteners should
be spaced approximately 12”
apart.

Step 7: Set first side wall repeating previous steps.

Note: Side walls are interchangeable, make sure to
place side door panel where desired.

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Step 8: Fasten side wall into back wall using
2-1/2” fasteners as shown.

Note: Make sure wall panel is plumb up
and down.

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Step 9: Push walls tightly together, nail corners and along bottom of siding around perimeter of build­ing, using, 1¾" galvanized nails as shown.

Note: Keep nails within 1-1/2” of edges of corners so nail heads are covered by corner trim

Roof Assembly

Step 10: Install gable end rafters (end rafters have only one rafter gusset) keeping rafter gusset
towards inside of playhouse. Align edge of rafter flush with edge of top wall plate and fasten using 2­1/2” fasteners.

Step 11: Align inside of rafter flush with marks, keep point even with the outside edge of 2x6 top plate.
Using 3" nails, toenail rafter into the top of side wall. After nailing front side, repeat on back wall.

Step 12: Caulk end gables as shown using clear silicone caulk and install end gable siding sections as
shown. Note: Align siding grooves .

Step 13: Install large OSB roof section and fasten to rafters along bottom as shown.

Step 14:Fasten edge of OSB to
end rafter as shown.

Step 15: Space rafters 2’ apart
and fasten OSB to rafters using
2” fasteners spaced 12” apart.

Optional door kick removal: It is recommended
to remove door kick from side and front doors (this
should be completed after roof is set).

Step 16: Install ripped OSB
section and fasten to rafters
repeating previous steps.

Repeat steps 13-16 on back
roof section.

Step 17: Paint playhouse
and trim desired colors,
with paint purchased sep­arately.

Step 18: Remove
screw from door
as shown.

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