Hiring a contractor
Our Peach Pickers Porch buildings are relatively easy to assemble however if you feel that you may want some assistance check out our hire a contractor page.
Playhouses
Peach Pickers Porch
What they’ll be talking about at the clubhouse this summer.
Up front this playhouse kit grandly boasts not so much a porch, as a sweeping covered verandah, which evokes nostalgic memories of simpler days and a slower time. Like last Saturday. It’s also a good place to dry towels. The steep roof on this great playhouse idea boldly challenges the foulest weather while providing plenty of storage space for treasured comic books and unwanted vegetables. Consider donning shutters, which can be closed during intense sessions of Hide and Seek. Browse our favourite playhouses for inspiration when it comes to yours.
overview
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Our popular Peach Pickers Porch designs are known for their functionality and housing your yard gear. Learn more about your Peach Pickers Porch design in these style tabs.
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Features
- A spacious gable roofline for added headroom. - Hand cut rafters. - Plexiglass doors and windows.- Spacious porch.
Popular options:
- Playhouse Dutch doors
- Playhouse windows
- Shutters
- Storm shutters
- Asphalt shingles.
- Extra overhang
Floor plans
Below are a few sample Peach Pickers Porch kit floorplans to get you started.For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Popular Peach Pickers Porch floor configurations
Try this Floor Planner Tool to design your own Peach Pickers Porch space and share as you like. You may also download graph paper and print out a few sheets to help designing your own space!
Available Peach Pickers Porch design sizes
Bear Club playhouses have sizes ranging between 21 sq.ft to 60 sq.ft.
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
Like all of our buildings, our Peach Pickers Porch kit includes easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and assembly videos that will help you through the process.
Below is a series of photos showing one of our Peach Pickers Porch playhouse building being assembled.
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Sub-floor installation for the Peach Pickers Porch
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Finished Peach Pickers Porch design (click image for more details)
details & specs
Peach Pickers Porch Dimensions
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
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| BUILDING DEPTH | BUILDING HEIGHT | FLOOR HEIGHT | WALL HEIGHT | ROOF HEIGHT | INTERIOR DEPTH | PORCH DEPTH |
| 7' | 7' - 8 3/4" | 0' - 5 5/8" | 4' - 10 1/2" | 2' - 10 1/4" | 5' | 2' |
| 8' | 7' - 8 3/4" | 0' - 5 5/8" | 4' - 10 1/2" | 2' - 10 1/4" | 6' | 2' |
Our measurements (i.e. 8ft. x 12ft.) are taken from the outside of the floor & wall framing, therefore, they don't include the siding, and/or sheathing.
For true interior measurements, subtract the thickness of the wall framing; 3 ½” for 2x4 walls, and 5 ½” for 2x6 walls. Note: 2 x 4 is actually 1 ½” x 3 ½” and 2 x 6 is actually 1 ½” x 5 ½” due to the properties of "finished” lumber.
Wall Plan
Wall plan drawing for a playhouse
For true exterior dimensions, add the siding, sheathing (if applicable), and corner trim pieces. The Canexel siding is 3/8" thick, the cedar siding is 3/4" thick and the log siding is 1 1/2" thick. The wall sheathing varies from 7/16” to 3/4”. The corner trim is 3/4".
If you have any other questions pertaining to the size of your Peach Pickers Porch playhouse kit, please do not hesitate to ask us, we're here to help.
Roof Framing Plan
The Peach Pickers Porch playhouse kit has a gable roofline, which typically features a continuous ridge, with two sides sloping from the center toward the walls of the structure.
Gable roofs are much easier to frame, sheath, and finish, giving the vertical wall component of a gable roof its style, known as “gable ends”.
Ventilation is easy to install. Due to its geometry and access to gable ends, roof vents can be placed on the gable ends rather than the roof itself. Consult with your contractor or roofing company, for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Roof frame drawing for the Peach Pickers Porch kit
Overhang Detail
Soffits are the cedar trim pieces that are attached to the underside of the rafter ends. Fascia is typically the cedar 1x4 that’s used to cover the rafter tips and provide a nice straight level line for the bottom of your roof.
Overhang drawing detail
Foundation
The Peach Pickers Porch design is well suited for a traditional patio stone foundation. A concrete pad is also ideal for poolside applications.
Visit Foundations Page for detail.
Peach Pickers Porch foundation example
Materials
Like all summerwood designs, the Peach Pickers Porch playhouse is a fantastic display of premium grade materials coming together for any of your outdoor needs. Our materials are chosen for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and environmental friendliness. Construction is engineered for garages and cabins but ideally suited for storage sheds and pool cabanas as well.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| runners | pressure treated | 2x6 | underside of floor framing |
| joists | pressure treated | 2x6 | 16" on center |
| joists(porch) | pressure treated | 2x4 | 16" on center |
| sheathing | spruce | 48" x 96" x 5/8" | tongue & groove |
| floor boards | cedar | 2x4 | n/a |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| wall plates | spruce | 2x4 | bottom, top, double top |
| wall studs | spruce | 2x4 | 16" on center |
| siding | cedar channel | 1x8 | standard horizontal siding |
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| clear t&g cedar siding | canexel | 1x8 | studs & plates |
| interior cedar siding | cedar | 1x8 | studs & plates |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| ceiling joists | spruce | 2x4 | ceiling framing |
| rafters | spruce | 2x4 | 24" on center maximum |
| ridge board | spruce | 2x6 | n/a |
| sheathing | osb | 48" x 96" x 7/16" | n/a |
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| cedar roof boards | cedar | 1x6 | n/a |
| cedar rafters | cedar | 2x4 | n/a |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| cedar trim | cedar | 1x4 | corners, soffit, fascia |
| material upgrades | |||
| maintenance free trim | versatex | 1x4 | corners, soffit, fascia |
Popular upgrades
Enhanced Siding Package
If you are thinking of adding insulation to your building, consider adding one of our "enhanced siding packages". It's a layer of sheathing (OSB or plywood) and house wrap (Typar and optional HomeSlicker) that provides a moisture barrier to your structure.
Enhanced siding package upgrade
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Bear Club style allows for a wide array of interior finishes. Our cedar siding or framing interior upgrade can be incorporated on the walls and/or ceiling, providing a warm rustic feel.
Cedar siding choices for a Peach Pickers Porch playhouse design
Extra Overhang
The Peach Pickers Porch playhouse roof features a standard 6” overhang where the roof meets the walls. The overhang is trimmed out with a soffit and fascia board. Extra overhang is offered in increments of 6” (i.e +6 (12”), +12 (18”)).!
Peach Pickers Porch extra overhang drawing & building image
Finishing
Once your Peach Pickers Porch building is complete, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Summerwood Bear Club design.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
Enjoy your Summerwood Peach Pickers Porch playhouse kit in any season and remain comfortable by implementing insulation in the floor, walls, and/or roof.
Insulation for a playhouse
Electrical
The inside of our Peach Pickers Porch is deliberately left exposed to accommodate various electrical applications.
Electrical configuration example
Plumbing
Peach Pickers Porch style is required to accommodate change rooms, bathroom or bar sinks.
Plumbing image for a playhouse image
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Peach Pickers Porch sizes that we have built so far. Don't see your size? Ask us and we will provide you with a quote.
Note that pricing below is for the base kit only. Doors, windows, and other options are à la cart so that you can customize to your hearts content.
Custom Designs
Summerwood will take your custom design and make it your own. If you have something different in mind, talk to one of our designers about bringing it to life.
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