5x8 Playhouse
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- Size
- 5′ W × 8′ D
- Peak Height
- 6′
- Roof Style
- Playhouse
- Build Time
- 1 weekend
- Est. Material Cost
- $600 - $900
A 5x8 playhouse — free printable plan with material list and cut guidance.
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Description
A 5x8 playhouse with a full builder's plan set — elevation view, floor plan, material list, and step-by-step framing instructions. Sized at 40 square feet, it's built from standard dimensional lumber so every board is easy to source at any lumberyard.
Features
- Kid-scale proportions with a simple, safe framing plan
- Classic peaked roof profile
- Small footprint, easy to tuck into a corner of the yard
What's Included
- Printable PDF plan set (15 pages)
- Elevation view and floor plan with dimensions
- Complete material list
- Step-by-step build instructions
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Our step-by-step guide walks through every stage — foundation, floor, walls, roof, siding, roofing and finishing.
Read: How to Build a ShedEstimated Material Cost
$1,687 – $2,382
Based on 5′×8′ footprint · Midwest avg. pricing
- Framing Lumber
- $359
- Roofing
- $185
- Siding
- $545
- Foundation
- $92
- Hardware
- $215
- Doors & Windows
- $386
- Paint / Stain
- $203
- Mid-range Total
- $1,985
Estimate uses mid-2026 US avg. prices. Adjust region, roofing, siding, and foundation in the full calculator.
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