| Playhouse: Creating a Safe, Stable Structure (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) |
From "Warehouse Warriors"
episode WHW-112 |
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Red Team Activity Journal (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) - The Red Team anchors the walls to the floor using lag screws, then measures and cuts 4x6 pressure-treated lumber (figure A) for a porch swing.
- The door frame is secured with lag screws, then the team constructs a ceiling from 4x6s.
- The team covers the exterior with wood panels (figure B), then begins construction on flower boxes that will be attached outside each window.
- To construct the window boxes, the team cuts a long piece of wood from which lumber for all three boxes is cut. The sides of each box are angled.
- After the boxes are constructed, holes are drilled in the bottom surface for proper drainage.
Ed's Tip: For a fun detail, consider creating a handprint or footprint in quick-setting cement. Poor the cement into an old shoebox, then have the child create a handprint, footprint or artistic design. After the cement has set, simply peel the box away. Blue Team Activity Journal (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) - After constructing the side frames, the Blue Team builds the front and back wall frames (which will include window framing).
- A floor frame is laid to create a raised floor in the playhouse interior.
- Next, two 2x6s are added to the tops of door and windows to create additional strength. A small block of wood -- a "stud" is added to support the head of the house frame.
- To cover the exterior walls, T-111 is added.
- The team elects to add Simpson brackets (figure C) to the posts to prevent collapse. A hole is drilled and a lag bolt is inserted. To augment the lag bolt, 16-penny nails are used.
- Ridge rafters are added to support the roof, then a window is cut from one of the walls (figure D).
- The team moves on to trim work, beginning by creating window trim.
Want to know more about the products used on Warehouse Warriors? Click here for a complete list of tools, materials and supplies available to our teams.
RESOURCES :
Stanley Tools Information
Stanley Tools/Works
Website: www.stanleyworks.com
Delta Faucet Information
To find the nearest Delta Faucet distributor, click here.
Delta Faucet Company
Website: www.deltafaucet.com
Top Choice Lumber
Available at Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
DeWalt Industrial Tool Company
http://www.dewalt.com/us/core/
Ornamental Mouldings
Ornamental Mouldings
Archdale, NC 27263
Phone: 336-431-9120
Fax: 336-431-9104
Website: www.ornamental.com
Crossville Ceramics Porcelain Stone/USA
Website: www.crossville-ceramics.com/
Kindred Sinks
Kindred Sinkware
Kansas City, Mo 64120
Fax: 888-530-7410
Website: www.kindred-sinkware.com
Whirlpool Appliances
Whirlpool Brand
Website: www.whirlpool.com
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