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Amish Handcrafted Gingerbread Cottage Playhouse Kit
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Amish Handcrafted Gingerbread Cottage Playhouse Kit
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Amish Handcrafted Gingerbread Cottage Playhouse Kit

Product ID:13654
$3,271.65 $3,849 (Save $577.35) Save 15% on this product.
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Dimensions & Specifications

The Gingerbread Cottage Playhouse Kit includes:
2x3 wood wall framing
Curved wood trusses 2' on center roughly the size of a 2x4
High quality siding and trim prefastened onto wall panels (insures panels are square)
Panelized walls sections (not just precut) saves time in assembly
Gingerbread trim prefastened to panels
All other parts are precut and ready to assemble
2 working 14"x21" windows with safety glass, grids and screens
2 Flowerboxes with gingerbread trim around windows
Child's dutch door (40" High x 20" Wide)
Adult dutch door on side (61" High x 34" Wide)
Hardware needed to assemble (screws, latches, handles, nails)
Outside corner gingerbread trim
All trim and siding is pre-primed
Link to excellent downloadable online manual with color pictures
Decorative heart window
Liftgate Delivery

Standard Feature:
Panelized DIY Kit with Optional Floor Kit

Dimensions:
Width: 8x8, 8x10 or 8x12
Total height: Approximately 8' at peak

Materials:
Duratemp siding on wood walls

Playhouse Kit Options:
Deck and Painted Rail (White)
Chimney
Loft with ladder
Shutters

Customer Provides:
Shingles
Drip Edge
Paint
Three 4' x 4' posts under floor (required with deck option)

Shipping:
Ships via common carrier
Liftgate Delivery

Delivery Cost & Lead Time

Quality takes time. This product is expected to be delivered in 8 to 9 weeks.

Additional Information

All preparatory work of the site is the responsibility of the property owner. Whatever surface you choose to place your structure on, that surface should extend out approximately 1’ wider on all sides of your structure. Most importantly, be sure you have a level surface for your building.

Again, the most important thing is that the site is level.  We recommend a crushed stone, patio block, or concrete pad to form a base, however the base of our cottage kits are constructed of treated lumber and may be placed directly on the ground. When preparing a base you should make the base at least 1' wider on all sides of the playhouse.

There are several ways to prepare your site including the following:



Crushed Stone - We recommend using crushed stone (3/4" clean) approximately 4-5" deep. We also advise that you have 12" of stone around the perimeter of the outbuilding to control weeds and keep moisture away from the building. Before installing the stone, you can either dig out 4" of soil and simply make the stone ground level, or you can make a frame with 4"x4"s or landscape timbers and then fill flush to the top with stone.

Concrete Pad - Another option would be to have a concrete pad installed. If you are going to have a concrete pad installed, remember to keep your pad as close to ground level as possible. We recommend that you make the pad 12’’ wider on each side of the building.

Using crushed stone or a concrete pad will increase the longevity of your building/ playhouse. Having the proper site allows needed air flow, which will keep your building/playhouse looking great for years to come!

Permits: If it is necessary to obtain a building permit or cross a neighboring property, it is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain a neighbor’s permission of the necessary permit prior to delivery.

Customer is responsible for all site prep and permits.

Our DIY do-it-yourself playhouse kits are perfect for the DIY handyman or unskilled parents! In addition to saving on your shipping costs (compared to a pre-built playhouse), our precut, unpainted, pre-preprimed, ready-to-assemble kits make it easy to build a memory for your child that will last a lifetime! We have had people tell us how excited the kids were when the parents were assembling the playhouse kit. The kids view the parents as the builder! This creates a lasting memory for the child!

When you purchase one of our Do-It-Yourself playhouse kits, you will receive all the hardware needed for assembly. The only thing you need to purchase are roof shingles and drip edge. If you purchase a floor kit for your house, it will come treated and ready to place on the ground.

We will also supply you with instructions on how to find our online manual. The manual includes approximately 120 color pictures with step-by-step instructions. What could be easier than that! You just need to supply the labor!

Assemble time will take 2 adults approximately 4-8 hours, depending on the size of the playhouse and skill level. Sara's Victorian Mansion kits will take longer. With the exception of the roof, the kit comes with alphabetized panels which are easily assembled in alphabetical order. All you need to do is fasten the panels with screws! Your kit will come with a link to an online printable manual to guide you step-by-step! What could be easier!

Before beginning to assemble your DIY Kit you will need the following items…

  • Cordless drill, 12 volt or higher
  • Step ladder
  • Chalk line
  • Utility knife
  • Hook knife (for utility knife to cut shingle)
  • Square Drive Bit #2
  • Speed Square or Triangle Square
  • Hammer

Please remember...
Customer provides:

  • Shingles
  • Drip Edge
  • Paint

ALL of the above items can easily be purchased at your local home improvement store.

Don't have the time for DIY?  Hire a Handyman!

We understand you may not have the time to Do It Yourself, but that is no reason to miss out on a great value.  Try one of the sites below to help you find a Handyman in your area to construct your quality, easy-to-assemble, DIY kit!

Angieslist.com
HandymanConnection.com
HandymanMatters.com
MrHandyman.com


Overview

This Amish Made Gingerbread Cottage Playhouse is a DIY kit that comes with: a 2x3 wood wall framing; a 2x4 curved wood trusses; high quality siding and trim pre-fastened onto wall panels to make sure the panels are square; panelized wall sections to save time on assembly; gingerbread trim fastened to panels; two working 14"x21" windows with safety glass, grids, and screens;  flowerboxes with a gingerbread trim around the windows; 40" high and 20" wide child's dutch door; 61" high and 34" wide adult dutch door; hardware for assembly; gingerbread trim on outside corner; pre-primed trim and siding; and a link to to a downloadable assembly manual with pictures.  

Optional features include: choice of 8'x8', 8'x10', or 8'x12' sizes; a floor kit; a chimney; a deck and rail; a loft and ladder; and shutters on the windows. 

If you have any questions, please call us at   or email us at questions@dutchcrafters.com. We are here to help!   

See more products from this woodshop: Little Cottages Collection



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