So far a foundation wall has been built to support and level the Sextons' playhouse. The house is also wearing a fresh coat of paint. Now it's time for the decorative elements.
Measurements have been taken for the shutters, trim, door and shelf, and the wood has been cut and primed. The shutters are constructed from two 1x4s with smaller cross pieces placed 4" from either end (figure A). A pneumatic brad nailer using 1-1/2" 16-gauge brad nails speeds up the work of constructing the shutters.Note:
Always wear safety glasses when working with power tools. Using a circular saw, 3/4" plywood is cut to make a door (figure B). It will be trimmed out with additional wood for more dimension. An outside shelf with an 1-1/2" overhang is also added to the door; additional trim on the back of the door will help support the shelf.
Pressure-treated 1x6 lumber is used for the braces and the shelves (figure C). Trim is cut with 45-degree angles, creating a crisp look, and with all the details in place, everything gets a coat of paint in a shade called Gulf Stream Blue (figure D).
RESOURCES :
Black and Decker tools
Website: www.blackanddecker.com
Black & Decker, Inc. (Corporate)
Website: www.bdk.com/main_bd.htm
Porter-Cable Tools
Porter-Cable Corporation
Website: www.deltaportercable.com
Irwin Industrial Tool Company
Website: www.irwin.com
Ames True Temper Tools
Ames-True Temper
Website: www.ames-truetemper.com
American Society of Landscape Architects
Delta Tools
Deltak Power Tools
Website: www.deltamachinery.com
Plants provided by Skinner Nurseries Inc.
Skinner Nurseries Inc.
Website: www.skinnernurseries.com
Fountain provided by Al's Garden Art
Al's Garden Art
Website: www.alsgardenart.com
Sealants
OSI Sealants, Inc.
Website: www.osisealants.com
Lumber
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
Website: www.realcedar.org
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